A & P of Skin
Skin Assessment
Lesions
Pigmentation
Skin Cancer
100
Inner layer of skin containing sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair folicles
What is dermis
100
Assessment technique used to determine skin color and presence of lesions
What is Inspection
100
nonpalpable skin color change less than 1 cm.
What is Macule
100
redness of the skin
What is Erythema
100
Most common form of skin cancer
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma
200
An important steroid hormone which is made by the skin
What is Vitamin D
200
Elevated palpable solid skin mass less than 0.5 cm.
What is Papule
200
Skin color variation caused by liver disease
What is Jaundice (yellow discoloration)
200
Most significant risk factor for all types of skin cancer
What is Sun exposure / sunburn
300
Institute of Medicine recommends this amount (RDA) of Vitamin D supplement for those over 1 year of age, for bone health only.
What is 600 IU (Vitamin D3)
300
Three characteristics of skin assessed through palpation
What is - temperature - moisture - texture - turgor - edema
300
palpable solid mass skin lesion greater than 1 cm.
What is Plaque
300
The two main causes of pallor (paleness of the skin)
What is Anemia and Decreased/poor blood flow
300
1/3 of all skin cancers fall into this 2nd most common type
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
400
The only way to know if one has sufficient or deficient Vitamin D
What is; 25(OH) Vitamin D blood test
400
Description of how and where to best assess skin turgor
What is: Pinch up the skin on sternum or under clavicle, then release
400
Skin elevation filled with serous fluid, less than 0.5 cm.
What is Vesicle
400
In dark skinned persons, the best areas to inspect to detect cyanosis
What is: Lips, oral mucous membranes
400
Premalignant skin lesion on sun-exposed area, may form a crust or cutaneous horn
What is Actinic keratosis
500
Five specific functions of the skin
What is: - protect and insulate - heat regulation - excretion - absorption (medications) - sensory perception (pain, heat, cold, pressure) - Vitamin D synthesis - aesthetic and emotional functions
500
Pressing firmly over the ankle skin leaves a 6mm indentation which remains for several seconds after
What is: 3+ Pitting Edema
500
Loss of epidermis and dermis, may bleed and cause scar
What is Ulcer
500
Depigmentation of areas of skin leaving white patches
What is Vitiligo
500
A B C D E characteristics of malignant melanoma
What is A - Assymetry B - Border irregularity C - Color variation or Change in color D - Diameter >6 mm (usually) E - Elevation and/or Enlargement
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