ANAP 1011
Give 2 examples on how the skin maintains homeostasis
Regulating Temperature
Barrier and Protection
Differentiate between middle vs. older adults in skin care as a practical nurse
Middle (45-60) - Healthy lifestyle, stress management, sunscreen, balanced diet
Older (65+) - Gentle handling, frequent skin checks, repositioning, maintaining hydration, nutrition
How does culture and ethnicity play a role in skin integrity in healthcare?
Some cultures use herbs and remedies
Some cultures may not recognize skin breakdown as a medical issue and/or refuse certain medications
Family involvement in elder care varies
How does effective hygiene and incontinence care help maintain skin integrity and prevent skin breakdown?
Helps prevent the continuation of skin breakdown, progress wound healing, while incontinence care helps prevent infection.
How can knowledge of the integumentary system apply to practical nursing?
Skin assessments and identify risk factors for skin breakdown
How can you incorporate your knowledge of the integumentary system and skin integrity from GDEV into your nursing practice?
Ensuring Patients comfort, nutritional safety and sleep.
Understanding different levels of language and knowledge to adapt it to a specific person
Knowing Patients self-image may differ when hospitalized
Understanding different theorists and their theories - Maslow's hierarchy of needs
How would you incorporate your knowledge the integumentary system and skin integrity from "intro to nursing" to your nursing practice?
By understanding the 4 standards of practice and personal scope of practice, to provide the best care possible for the patient
How would you incorporate the knowledge of the integumentary system and and skin breakdown from "skills" into your nursing practice?
Caring for a patients nails, skin and hair
Help maintain skin integrity as it is a barrier against infection, injury and environmental factors
How is skin integrity affected by age-related changes in fluid intake and the digestive system?
Skin can become drier and more susceptible to damage, allowing for easier skin breakdown
Describe how nutrition and safety concerns for ages 65+ relate to skin integrity
Prevention of skin breakdown, collagen formation, wound healing, hydration
Fall prevention, skin assessments, skin care
What are some ways that practical nurses can collaborate with their team to care for a patient and their skin integrity?
Use communication and as a team, repositioning every 2 hours, ensuring bed is clean, dry and wrinkle free, make sure their limbs are in a natural position.
How does maintaining infection control and the steps of HIVAPPS help with skin integrity and breakdown?
Prevents skin infections, breaks the chain of infection, and helps eliminate cross contamination, promotes overall skin health and reduces risks of skin injuries
How is skin integrity affected by age-related changes in the muscular, nervous and circulatory system?
Skin can become thinner, more fragile, dry and cracked, discoloured and possibly scaly
Describe how nutrition and safety concerns for middle aged adults (45-60) relate to skin integrity
Protiens and vitamins help prevent skin breakdown, collagen formation and hydration to prevent cracks
Avoid increased sun exposure, proper wound care, high risk for tears/ulcers
How are people of different cultures and ethnicities supported in healthcare while relating to skin integrity?
Cultural Competency, clinical recognition of diverse skin tones, equity in access to resources, education and representation
Why are skin assessments necessary for the maintenance of skin integrity and prevention of skin breakdown?
Looking for signs of breakdown, act on affected areas, provide barrier cream if necessary, documentation of any findings, see if base level worsens
What are the 5 main functions of the skin?
Protection, sensation, thermoregulation, excretion, vitamin D synthesis
How does the skin integrity in middle aged adults and/or older adults relate to the different developmental theories?
Each theory shows the conflicts that all adults might face while dealing with aging and dealing with maintaining good skin integrity
Name the 4 NSCN standards of practice
1. Professional accountability and responsibility
2. Evidence informed practice
3. Public protection through self-regulation
4. Professional and ethical practice
Describe and demonstrate how positioning and turning a patient is necessary for the maintenance of skin integrity and prevention of breakdown?
Relieves pressure on areas, ensures limbs are in a natural position, ensures comfortability, increases circulation and reduces risk of blood clots