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What is a raised patch on the skin?
ex:psoriasis
plaque
What is tinea cruris ?
ringworm of the groin
Name that dressing: woven or nonwoven material impregnated by the manufacturer with substances
impregnated gauze
full-thickness tissue loss with exposed muscle and bone
stage four pressure injury
Lesions that are clustered together
grouped
What is a flat, discolored area of skin usually smaller than 1cm?
macule
What are preventions for malignant skin lesions?
limit exposure to UV-rays
use sunscreen
wear protective clothing
report changes in moles
Name that dressing: water or glycerin based amorphous gel, impregnated gauzes , or sheet dressings
hydrogel
What is negative pressure wound therap?
occlusive dressing attach to a vacuum and the vacuum takes all the exudate out and causes wound to heal inside out
Lesions that are arranged in a single ring or circle
annular (circular)
What is fluid filled with vesicle/blister?
bulla
What are S/S of psoriasis
papules
plaques
slivery scales
itching
Name that dressing: sterile products that absorb exudate and conform to the shape of the wound bed
wound filler
what are risk factors of pressure injuries?
elderly
immobility
impaired circulation
very thin or obese
impaired sensory perception
Individuals lesions are separate and distinct
What is a small evaluation of the skin that contains pus?
pustule
Whats is pediculosis corporis
body lice
Name that dressing: topical dressings derived from such agents as sliver, iodine, and polyhexamethylene biguanide
antimicrobial
partial-thickness skin loss exposed dermis and skin is broken could be a blister
stage two pressure injury
Lesions merge so that discrete lesions are not visible or palpable
confluent
What is an open sore/lesions that extends to the dermis?
ex:pressure injuries
ulcer
What are S/S of herpes zoster
vesicles
plaques
irritation
itching
fever
malaise
pain
Name that dressing: derived from brown seaweed conform to the shape of the wound
alginate
What are preventions of pressure injuries ?
use valid assessment tool (ex: braden scale)
cleanse and dry daily and as needed
moisture daily
clean incontinence promptly
do not massage reddened areas or bony prominences
turn every 2 hours
keep heals off bed
use life sheet
provide nutrition and dehydration
Lesions that form a line
Linear