Layers of Skin
List the major layers of the skin, from superficial to deep
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
The Integumentary System includes hair, skin, and these structures that protect fingertips and toes?
Nails
Which degree of burn has blisters?
Second
This infection is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus. It causes pink fluid-filled, raised lesions that develop a yellow crust and eventually rupture and is common in school-aged children.
Is it contagious?
Impetigo
Yes
This brown/black pigment protects from UV rays
Why is protection from UV rays important?
Melanin
UV radiation is the biggest risk factor for skin cancer
The hypodermis is made up of what type of tissue?
Adipose (fat) tissue
This smooth muscle connected to the hair follicle creates goosebumps when we are cold or scared
Arrector Pili
Two things we do for patients that help prevent bedsores (pressure injuries)
Turn every 2 hours
Keep patients clean and dry
Athlete’s foot is an itchy, red, peeling condition of the skin between the toes resulting from an infection from what
A fungus (tinea pedis)
What does it mean when a nurse tells the doctor that a patient is cyanotic?
Patient is turning blue due to a lack of oxygen
This layer contains oil and sweat glands, hair follicles, and sensory receptors
The Dermis
Scientific name for all sweat glands
Sudoriferous
Name 3 things she should NOT put on the burn
Run finger under cool water for 10-20 minutes
Do not use oil, butter, or ice
Ezcema is an example of this type of skin condition
Contact Dermatitis
Cancer of the pigment producing cells of the skin
Melanoma
List in order from superficial to deep the five layers of the epidermis
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
A flexible epithelial structure made of dead, keratinized cells. Parts include a shaft, follicle, and root
Hair
You are turning a bedridden patient and notice a new red wound on their tailbone (sacrum). What type of injury do you suspect?
Pressure Injury (bedsore)
This condition causes small fluid-filled blisters on the lips that itch and sting and are caused by human herpesvirus 1 infection
Cold Sores
This type of cancer is the least malignant and most common on sun-exposed areas of skin
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Explain one way the integumentary system helps to maintain body temperature
Sudoriferous glands produce sweat which cools the skin when it evaporates
Arrector pilli contract and create "goosebumps" which helps hair trap warm air right above the skin
Hypodermis helps to insulate skin
This flaky scalp condition is caused by overactive sebaceous (oil) glands in infants
Cradle Cap
A 25 year old female patient has sustained burns to the back of the right arm, posterior trunk, front of the left leg, anterior head and neck, and perineum.
Use the rule of _____ to calculate the total body surface area percentage that is burned
Nines
The answer is 37%. Back of right arm (4.5%), posterior trunk (18%), front of left leg (9%), anterior head and neck (4.5%) and perineum (1%) which equals 37%.
This condition causes reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry, silvery scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed
Psoriasis
What are ABCDE's of moles and what type of cancer is it used to detect?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
Melanoma