Skin
what are the two layers of skin
dermis (below epidermis)
what 3 parts of the body do not grow hair
palms, soles, and fingertips
how to test capillary refill on finger nails
squeeze finger and watch for return of blood
what is the term for inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
most common cause for a pressure injury
when the skin over a bony prominence is compressed between the weight of the body and a supporting surface for a prolonged period of time
what is the most common medication used for cystic acne
accutane
what influences your hair color
melanin
clubbing in the nails suggests what
long standing cardiovascular disease
what is plaque psoriasis
a chronic, noninfectious inflammatory disorder to the skin
nursing management for pressure injuries
reposition every 2 hr, keep skin clean and dry, use barrier creams, use pillows to decrease pressure
what is a keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
what happens to your hair when you don't have adequate nutrition
it becomes brittle and thin
what is the "moon shape" on your nails called
lunula
when you have scabies when does your skin itch the worst
at nighttime because the mites are more active and laying eggs
this injury is a full-thickness skin and tissue loss where tissue damage is so severe
unstageable pressure injury
what happens to your skin when you have congestive heart failure
swelling, blue or grey discoloration, leathery skin, molted skin
what are the names of the two types of hair
vellus hair and terminal hair
what can cause your nails to thicken
Fungal infections and poor circulation
what is a medical term for boils on the skin
Furncles
red skin accompanied by blistering or a shallow break and bleeding can also be called a
skin tear
what do the nociceptors in the skin do
sense and transmit the location of pain
what is the medical term for an ingrown hair
pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
what is a normal thumbnail thickness (mm)
0.7-1.0mm
what is the medical term for an infestation of lice
pediculosis
are stage 3 pressure injuries painful to the patient
stage 3 pressure injuries are usually painless because the nerve endings have been destroyed in the deep tissue