Anatomy and Diagnostic procedures
I am the largest organ of the body.
Skin
These are the two types (categories) of skin lesions.
Primary and Secondary
Pressure ulcers have this many numerical stages (not including unstageable or Deep Tissue Injuries).
4
I am an autoimmune disorder characterized by scaly dermal patches caused by an overproduction of keratin.
Psoriasis
Name at least three types of burns.
Dry heat, moist heat, contact, chemical, electrical, thermal, flash (arc), conductive electrical, radiation
I am the name of the body system that is made up of the skin, hair, nails, oil and sweat glands.
Integumentary system
I am a type of primary lesion that is raised and is < 1cm around.
Papule
I am a pressure ulcer that cannot be staged due to the wound bed being blocked by a layer of dead (necrotic) tissue (slough or eschar).
Unstageable
Name 3 signs/symptoms for psoriasis.
Scaly patches, bleeding, pruritic skin lesions, pitting/crumbling nails
Name 3 health promotion/preventive measures for burn prevention.
fire extinguishers; smoke detectors; and Co2 detectors; family exit and meeting plan; education re: oxygen safety; stop drop and roll; Reducing temperature on hot water heater; cover outlets; gloves; protective clothing and sunscreen
Name the 3 main layers of the skin.
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
I am a small fluid-filled blister < 5mm in width.
Vesicle
I am a pressure injury that cannot be staged due to intact skin with damage to the underlying tissue.
Deep tissue injury (DTI)
I am an inflammation of the skin resulting from over exposure to allergens that causes changes in the skin structure or tissue destruction,
Dermatitis
Name the three major classifications of burns.
1st degree-superficial; 2nd degree-partial thickness; 3rd degree - full thickness
This test should done prior to starting antimicrobial therapy in order to check for the infectious bacteria and which antibiotics will be effective.
Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)
I am a small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister like sore.
Regular position change
Name the 3 types of dermatitis.
Contact, Atopic, Nonspecific eczematous dermatitis
I am the quick method used to estimate the extent of the burns in adults.
Rule of Nines
This refers to the removal of tissue by excision or needle aspiration for cytological examination for the pathologist to identify the type of cells present.
Biopsy
Name the 3 main types of skin cancer.
Basal cell - most common
Squamous cell - 2nd most common
Melanoma - more serious form of skin cancer
Name 2 other preventive measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
Pressure relieving devices, Elevate bony extremities, HOB elevated 30 degrees or less, use draw sheet, remove lose objects and wrinkles, incontinence care, nutrition
I am a type of aggressive bacterial skin infection, that if left untreated, can osteomyelitis, endocarditis, myocarditis, or necrotizing fasciitis
I am characterized by singed nasal hair, eyebrows/eyelashes, hoarseness, wheezing, edema of nasal septum, and smoking smelling breath.
Smoke Inhalation Injury/Damage