Skin Structure & Function
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What common skin condition causes clogged pores and pimples?
Acne
What are two ways the skin controls temperature?
Chill bumps, sweating, vasodilation, vasoconstriction
What color change may indicate low oxygen?
Cyanosis
The body maintaining a balanced state
Homeostasis
What layer contains nerves, glands, and hair follicles?
Dermis
What skin condition is caused by fungi and spreads in moist areas?
Athletes foot
What happens to blood vessels when you’re hot to release heat?
Vasodilation (dilate)
Jaundice can be a sign of what?
Liver damage/failure
Melanin is created by what cells
Melanocytes
What layer of the skin stores fat and insulates the body?
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous)
What serious condition can result from prolonged sun exposure and causes abnormal cell growth?
Skin cancer
What glands are used to cool down the body when it overheats?
Sweat glands
What word describes skin that is abnormally pale?
Pallor
The body controlling temperature is called:
Thermoregulation
What pigment gives skin its color and helps protect from UV rays?
Melanin
What type of burn affects both the epidermis and dermis, often causing blisters?
Second-degree burn
When the body is too cold, the blood vessels _______ to conserve heat
Vasoconstrict
A patient has flushed skin and a high temperature. What can this indicate?
Fever or infection
What do healthcare professionals chart in?
EMR/EHR
What protein gives skin its toughness and waterproof quality?
Keratin
What chronic condition causes dry, red, scaly patches?
Psoriasis
When the body sweats, this process removes the sweat and cools the body in the process
Evaporation
Name two things you chart when assessing the skin
Color, texture, location, and size
What is the main priority when treating a burn patient?
Preventing Infection