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Bodily fluid that causes the most damage to the skin
urine
Telangiectases is commonly referred to as
spider veins
Minimal urine output
30mL/hr
itching
Accutane is contraindicated in what condition
Pregnancy
How to prevent contractures in burn patients
Ambulate as soon as possible (after fluid shifts stabilize)
Shaving a top layer off a lesion that rises above the skin
Shave biopsy
Removal of sutures should occur how many days after a skin biopsy on the chest
7-10 days
Fluid replacement after a burn is calculated from the time of _______
injury
Artificial ultraviolet rays and a coal tar product
PUVA therapy
Stage of pressure ulcer involving muscle and possibly bone. Will appear black and necrotic
Stage 4
Symptoms consistent with inhalation burn
Increasing restlessness, coughing, hoarseness, rapid and shallow respiration, stridor
ABCD method for evaluating melanomas- what does ABCD stand for?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter
Rationale for electrical stimulation of unhealing pressure ulcer
increases blood vessel growth
A thick ridge of scar tissue that stands up from surrounding skin
keloid scar
Specially designed UV light used to diagnose tinea corpus
Wood light
Stage of pressure ulcer is characterized by intact skin that is reddened, deep pink, or mottled that does not blanch
Stage 1
Stage of pressure ulcer that has a crater-like appearance
Stage 3
Common bony prominence for skin breakdown
Sacrum OR trochanter
4mL LR x % burn x weight in kg
Parkland Formula
Avoiding sunlight at peak times, never use a tanning booth (opt for spray tan), and using SPF 30 or more
Sun Exposure precautions
Stimulate granulation tissue growth
Clinical term for shingles
Herpes zoster
When assessing skin turgor for hydration status, how many seconds is considered adequate
2 seconds
Stage of pressure ulcer with partial thickness skin loss involving dermis and/or epidermis
Stage 3