Pressure sores
wound bed that is filled with eschar or sloughing
what is a unstageable pressure ulcer?
what we do every 2 hours with out patient in bed?
what is turning patients
Reddish skin color caused by an injury, inflamed blood capillaries, allergic reaction to food or medications, or infection
What is Erythema?
type of skin eruption is a blister
what is a vesicle?
Condition where the skin has little or no pigment
What is Albinism?
open into a deep crater and revealing underlying tissue?
what is a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
how long should a patient reposition while sitting up in a chair?
what is 15 minutes?
Condition where the skin appears yellow. Often seen in newborns and alcoholics
what is Jaundice?
type of skin eruption is itchy with raised areas of the skin
what is hives?
disease that causes loss of skin color in patches when that cells produce melanin die or stop functioning
what is Vitiligo?
pressure ulcer that is cracked, peeling, or presents a blister?
what is a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
type of cream we use to help treat and prevent pressure sores
What is Barrier creams?
Condition where the skin is bluish-gray color, often from lack of oxygen supply.
What is Cyanosis?
a flat, discolored sport on the skin, such as a freckle
what is is Macule?
an open sore often resulting from poor blood flow that can appear with a deep loss of skin surface
What is a skin ulcer?
an unblanchable wound, typical on surface on skin?
what is a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
type of bandage we use to help treat and prevent pressure sores
What is a Mepilex dressing?
Disorder where build-up of oil, bacteria and dead skin cells block openings to the sebaceous glands or hair follicles
what is Acne Vulgaris?
type of skin eruption is a scab?
what is crust?
which symptom differentiates psoriasis from eczema
what is slivery-white scales?
when muscle and/or bones are seen underlying a wound
what is a stage 4 pressure ulcer?
what should we make sure the skin is to prevent sores
What is clean and dry?
When a patient has sliver poisoning or arsenic poisoning, their skin may appear this color
what is gray or darken skin?
skin lesion with pus like sac
what is a Pustule?
Causes of psoriasis
what is the exact cause is unknown for?