Integumentary System 1
True or False: The Stratum Germinativum is the outermost layer of the epidermis where cells are constantly being shed.
False
Which allows heat to be released through the skin: blood vessel dilation or constriction?
Dilation
Being exposed to the sun can help our bodies make _________________
Vitamin D
Human skin color is determined by what pigment?
melanin
What is another term for a blister?
Vesicle
A scab is an example of which type of skin lesion?
crusts
What are two ways to prevent pressure injuries from forming?
Application of barrier cream
Turning positions every 2 hours
The epidermis is the ________________
outer layer of the skin
Layer that contains Langerhan cells
Stratum spinosum
The second and middle layer of the skin is called ___________
dermis
Hair grows as cells in the ___________ ____________
Hair Follicles
The Hypodermis is also known as this
What is the Subcutaneous layer?
Acne Vulgaris is the inflammation of which type of skin gland?
What is the sebacceous gland?
A pressure injury penetrating to the dermis but not the subcutaneous layer is at which stage?
Stage 2
A patient has a rash after being exposed to poison ivy. This is an example of which type of skin disease?
Contact Dermatitis
What are the 3 layers of the skin in order of most superficial to most internal?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis/Subcutaneous Fascia
Cells that ingest foreign substances and activate our immune system
What is Langerhan cells
What are three risk factors for developing pressure injuries?
Impaired sensory perception
Exposure to moisture
Limited mobility
Inadequate nutrition
Friction or shearing of the skin
Deepest epidermal layer
Stratum basale
Clear 'dead' layer, found only in think skin, layer that loses nuclei
Stratum lucidum
What are 3 functions of the skin?
Sensory Perception
Temperature Regulation
Protection
Storage
Absorption
Excretion
Production
Cells that sense light touch
What is Merkel cells?
Occurs when keratinocytes undergo significant friction
Callus
3/4 of the thickness of the epidermis, 20-30 layers, full of keratin
Stratum corneum
Name two types of abnormal skin pigmentations:
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Pallor
Erythema