Skin Structure
This is the outermost protective layer of the skin.
What is the epidermis?
This is the skin’s role as the body’s first line of defense against pathogens.
What is protection?
This cooling process occurs when sweat changes from liquid to vapor.
What is evaporation?
This body response includes redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
What is inflammation?
This is the measurement of how hot or cold the body is.
What is body temperature?
This skin layer contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
What is the dermis?
This skin function helps prevent excessive fluid loss from the body.
What is preventing dehydration?
This process widens blood vessels in the skin to release heat.
What is vasodilation?
This occurs when pathogens invade body tissues.
What is infection?
This type of body measurement includes temperature, pulse, and respiration.
What are vital signs?
This fatty layer cushions the body and helps with insulation.
What is the hypodermis?
This vitamin is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
This process narrows blood vessels to conserve body heat.
What is vasoconstriction?
This skin condition is caused by blocked oil glands and hair follicles.
What is acne?
This is the process of recording patient observations accurately.
What is documentation?
This tough protein strengthens the skin, hair, and nails.
What is keratin?
This term describes the skin’s role in helping regulate body temperature.
What is thermoregulation?
This condition occurs when body temperature is abnormally high.
What is a fever?
This type of skin damage results from prolonged pressure reducing blood flow.
What is a pressure injury?
This action helps prevent pressure injuries by reducing prolonged pressure.
What is repositioning?
This pigment gives skin its color and helps protect against UV radiation.
What is melanin?
This term refers to maintaining a stable internal environment in the body.
What is homeostasis?
This condition occurs when body temperature is dangerously low.
What is hypothermia?
This type of infection often causes itching and scaling and is common on the feet.
What is a fungal infection (athlete’s foot)?
This protective covering is used for minor wounds or burns.
What is a clean dressing?