Skin
-epidermis
-dermis
-hypodermis
what are 3 main layers of skin
-abrasions
-lacerations
-burns
-puncture wounds
pressure ulcers
what are the main types of wounds
-prolonged pressure
-moisture
-friction and shear
what are the main types of skin breakdown
area gets red, warm, and swollen
what is inflammation
body's largest organ
what is skin
a protective barriers between the internal structures and the external environment
what is the skin
superficial scrapes
what is abrasions
damage that occurs when the skin's protective barrier is compromised
what is skin breakdown
-hemostasis
-inflammation
-proliferation
-remodeling
what are the 4 main stages of wound healing
produces melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color
what are melanocytes
-protects against infection
-regulating temperature
-sensing external stimuli
what are the 3 main functions
caused by nails needles and bites
what is puncture wounds
regularly repositions individual at risk of pressure ulcer
what is a prevention strategy
takes weeks to months to heal
what is remodeling
stores energy
what is the hypodermis
contains melanocytes
what is the epidermis
may need stitches
what are lacerations
blood vessels get smaller
what is hemostasis
which layer contains blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and sweat glands
what is the dermis
another name for hypodermis
what is the subcutaneous layer
caused by fire, hot surfaces, chemicals, and electrical surfaces
what are burns
what can weaken the skin
what is moisture
body builds new tissue and grow tiny blood vessels
what is proliferation
what makes the skin waterproof
what are keratinocytes