Skin Tear Management
Laceration Classifications
Skin and Systemic Signs of Infection
Dermatology Terminology
Common Dermatologic Conditions
100
What is the most common cause of skin tears in elderly patients?
Fragile skin due to aging or the use of medications like corticosteroids
100
What type of laceration involves a clean, straight cut of the skin?
Simple laceration
100
What is a common sign of a skin infection in the wound area?
Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and pus around the wound.
100
What term describes a flat, discolored skin lesion?
Macule
100
Which condition is characterized by scaly plaques and is commonly found on the scalp, elbows, and knees?
Psoriasis
200
What classification system is commonly used to grade the severity of skin tears?
Payne-Martin Classification System
200
Which laceration requires a referral for surgical closure?
Deep or stellate lacerations that involve underlying tissue like tendons or nerves
200
What term describes the appearance of pus in a wound, indicating infection?
Purulent exudate
200
What term refers to a raised, solid lesion smaller than 1 cm in diameter?
Papule
200
What is the term for an allergic skin reaction that results in red, itchy rashes?
Contact dermatitis
300
What is the primary goal of managing a skin tear?
Prevent infection and minimize further trauma to the skin
300
What is the first step in managing a traumatic laceration?
Control bleeding
300
Which skin infection is characterized by grouped vesicles along a dermatome?
Herpes zoster (shingles)
300
What is the term for thickened, leathery skin resulting from chronic scratching?
Lichenification
300
What type of fungal infection commonly affects the feet, especially between the toes?
Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
400
Which type of dressing is best for managing skin tears in elderly patients?
Silicone-based, atraumatic dressings
400
How would you classify a laceration that involves tissue loss and jagged wound edges?
Complex laceration
400
What is the typical appearance of a bacterial skin infection, such as cellulitis?
Spreading redness with warmth and swelling, often with a poorly defined border
400
What is the name for a fluid-filled blister larger than 1 cm in diameter?
Bulla
400
Lupus
500
How often should the dressing for a skin tear be changed?
As infrequently as possible to prevent additional trauma
500
What material can approximate the edges of a laceration without sutures?
Steri-strips
500
In addition to local symptoms, which systemic signs should be monitored in patients with skin infections?
Fever, tachycardia, hypotension, chills, altered mental status, and malaise.
500
What is the medical term for skin redness due to increased blood flow?
Erythema
500
Which viral infection causes grouped vesicles along a dermatome and often affects the elderly?
Herpes zoster (shingles)