Integumentary System 1
Which skin layer protects against germs, UV light, and water loss?
Epidermis
What is the term for tiny reddish-purple spots on the skin?
Petechiae
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
Which skin layer contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles and sweat glands?
Dermis
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
A pressure injury penetrating to the subcutaneous layer of the skin is at which stage?
Stage 3
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
A freckle is an example of which type of skin eruption?
What is a macule?
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
Name three features to document when examining a suspicious skin lesion.
Any three: size, location, color, surface, pain, itching, bleeding, onset.
What is inflammation of the skin called?
Dermititis
What are 3 functions of the skin?
Sensory Perception
Temperature Regulation
Protection
Storage
Absorption
Excretion
Production
A pressure injury with non-blanchable redness and intact skin is at what stage?
What is stage I?
What are the two strategies used to assess the integumentary system?
Inspection and palpation
A pressure injury penetrating past the subcutaneous level to the muscle, bones, or tendons is at which stage?
Stage 4
Name two types of abnormal skin pigmentations:
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Pallor
Erythema