Skin lesions
A sac of fluid or dead cells that is solid to the touch
Cyst
What helps keep the hair and skin soft and shiny?
The oil glands
T or F
A vaccine is available to prevent shingles
True
The most serious form of skin cancer is
Melanoma
The basic unit of body structure is the
Cell
List 3 precautions that help to avoid skin cancer.
-avoid tanning beds
-limit sun exposure
-sunscreen
What do nails do for the body?
Protect fingers/toes and pick up small objects
Shingles is caused by
a virus
Who is at risk for getting shingles?
elderly/anyone who has had chickenpox
The term cutaneous refers to
the skin
List 3 signs that may indicate a cancerous growth.
-spot/growth that does not heal
-mole/birthmark that changes size, color, thickness, texture
-new growth/mole
To protect other body systems from injury and infection
T or F
Scabies is a very contagious bacterial skin infection that occurs most often in children or the elderly.
True
Who should not take care of a patient with shingles if they haven't had chicken pox?
Pregnant women
Which layer of skin is the outermost?
Epidermis
This is caused by a contagious viral infection of the skin. You would use chemicals, freezing, or burning to remove it.
Wart
List 2 functions of the skin.
-protect other body systems
-help maintain homeostasis through temperature regulation
-sense pain
-store fat and water
-prevents excess water from leaving body
T or F
Hirsutism is a condition of hair loss
False
What is the disorder characterized by a boil, bacterial infection of a hair follicle?
Furuncle
List 3 normal signs of aging for the integumentary system.
-skin loses elasticity
-skin easily injured
-brown spots
-dry skin
Bluish, spider-like veins
Varicose veins
What 3 glands are found in the skin?
-sebaceous (oil)
-sudoriferous (sweat)
-ceruminous
T or F
Chickenpox are sores or area of inflammation that occur over bony areas of the body.
False
What is the condition that happens when there is patchy discoloration of the face caused by high hormone levels that occur during pregnancy and by prolonged use of oral contraceptives?
Chloasma
List 3 abnormal changes to the integumentary system.
-pale, white, reddened, or purple areas
-blisters/bruises
-tingling, warmth, burning
-dry/flaking skin
-itching/scratches
-swelling
-broken skin