skin appendages
the structure of the hair that you see above the skin
hair shaft
what causes a burn?
heat, electricity, uv radiation, certain chemicals
what is this infection: itchy, red, peeling condition of the skin between the toes resulting from a fungus
athlete's foot
what degree of burn is this? superficial epidermis is damaged, area is red swollen, temporary discomfort
first degree
what is the integumentary system made up of?
nails, hair, skin
the muscle that causes goosebumps
arrector pili muscle
what are the two life threatening problems that can result from a burn?
dehydration/electrolyte imbalance/circulatory shock, infection
what is this infection: also known as fever blisters, usually occurs around the nose and mouth, activated by emotional upset, fever, or uv radiation
cold sores
what degree of burn is this? epidermis and dermis is destroyed, nerve endings are destroyed, usually not painful
third degree
which skin pigment provides a yellow/orange to the skin?
carotene
what is the function of your hair?
protection, eyebrows/eyelashes protect your eyes, nostril hairs filters air, the hair on your head protects against bumps
give me an example of when a burn would be considered critical
over 30% of the body has second-degree burns/over 10% of the body has third or fourth degree burns/there are third or fourth degree burns of the face, hands, feet, or genitals/burns affect the airway/burns have occurred around the body or limb
what is this infection: itching, redness, swelling of the skin caused by exposure of the skin to chemicals that provoke allergic responses
contact dermatitis/eczema
when would you use the rule of nines?
to save a patient in circulatory shock and replace fluid immediately
Hemoglobin in red blood cells contribute to the pinkish color of skin
true
also know as the oil gland
sebaceous gland
what cancer is considered to be the least malignant AND most common?
basal cell carcinoma
what is this infection: reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry scales that itch, burn, crack, and bleed. chronic condition believed to be autoimmune disorder
psoriasis
what degree of burn is this? full thickness burn, extends into deeper tissues such as bone, muscle, or tendons. surgery or grafting is required
fourth degree
Melanin protects the skin from damage
true
thick proximal nail fold
cuticle
what does A, B, C, D, E mean? Explain
a- asymmetry (any two sides of the pigmented spot or mole do not match)
b- border irregularity (the borders are not smooth)
c- color (pigmented spot contains different colors)
d- diameter (larger than 6mm in diameter/size of a pencil eraser)
e- evolution (1 or more of these characteristics are evolving or changing)
what is this infection: caused by inflammation of the hair follicles and surrounding tissues
boils
what degree of burn is this? injury to epidermis and superficial partof dermis. skin is red, painful, blistered
second degree burn
Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin (palms of hands and soles of feet)?
stratum lucidum