Skin Disorders
This common chronic condition presents with silvery scales and plaques, often on the elbows and knees.
(What is psoriasis?)
First-degree burns affect only this layer.
What is the epidermis?
Also known as bedsores, these occur due to prolonged pressure.
What are pressure ulcers?
A moist wound environment promotes this
What is healing?
The "ABCDE" rule is used to assess this.
What is melanoma?
A fungal infection of the skin often called “ringworm.
What is tinea corporis?
The Rule of Nines is used to estimate this.
What is total body surface area burned?
Stage 1 pressure ulcers present with this skin change.
What is non-blanchable erythema?
The presence of pus indicates this.
What is infection?
This vitamin is critical for collagen formation and healing
What is Vitamin C and E
This bacterial skin infection often caused by Staph presents with redness, warmth, and swelling.
What is cellulitis
This type of burn appears white, leathery, and painless.
What is a full-thickness/third-degree burn?
The Braden Scale is used to assess this.
What is pressure ulcer risk?
This complication involves wound edges separating.
What is dehiscence?
The most common skin cancer in the U.S.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
This autoimmune condition causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the face.
What is lupus?
Electrical burns pose a risk to this organ system.
What is the cardiovascular system—risk of arrhythmias?
Stage 3 involves full-thickness loss with visible this.
What is fat/subcutaneous tissue?
A red, beefy appearance in wound healing tissue.
What is granulation tissue?
This chronic condition slows wound healing.
What is diabetes?
This chronic inflammatory skin disease commonly affects flexural areas and is known for intense itching.
What is eczema/atopic dermatitis?)
Inhalation injury should be suspected if the patient presents with this symptom.
What is soot in the mouth or singed nasal hairs?
Black necrotic tissue covering a wound.
What is eschar?
This condition involves internal organs protruding through a wound.
What is evisceration?
Recurrent boils or abscesses are often caused by this organism.
What is MRSA?
Caused by Staph or Strep, this superficial infection is highly contagious and common in children.
What is impetigo?
Immediate fluid resuscitation in major burns uses this formula.
What is the Parkland formula?
Pressure ulcers are considered what kind of event in healthcare?
What is a sentinal event?
Wounds that fail to heal in 3+ months are called this.
What are chronic wounds?
A pressure-relieving mattress helps prevent this.
What are pressure injuries?)
These tiny mites burrow under the skin, causing intense itching, especially at night.
What is scabies?
Burns increase metabolic demand. Nutrition should focus on increasing this.
What is protein and calories?
This type of pressure ulcer is purple/maroon and appears as bruising.
What is deep tissue injury?
Negative-pressure wound therapy is also known as this
What is wound VAC?
The presence of santyl in a wound acts to do this to the wound.
What is enzymatic or mechanical debridement?
This condition presents with depigmented patches due to melanocyte destruction.
What is vitiligo?
This burn stage may involve damage to subcutaneous tissue, tendons, or bone.
What is fourth-degree burn?
Frequent repositioning is recommended at this interval.
What is every 2 hours?
Dressing best for moderate-to-heavy exudate.
What is foam dressing or alginate?
Name the three phases of wound healing.
What are inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling?