Stage 1
nonblanchable erythema
Zinc
Premalignancy
rough, reddish macule on the ear (make sure that you review the integumentary module for the final)
taking antibiotics
Types of abuse in the older adult
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, and Financial (be very familiar with the types of older adult abuse)
Stage 2
nonblanchable erythema skin is open superficially, no other tissues exposed
Providone Iodine swab
used for diabetic foot eschar or arterial ulcer eschar for lower extremity wounds
Skin priority
irregularly shaped multicolored mole
Metoprolol
sexual side effects in the male are common
RN as a patient advocate
review information on being a patient advocate, and remember that your personal opinions are not involved when advocating for the pt.
Stage 3
Full thickness tissue loss, no exposed bone/tendon (review pictures of the different pressure injury stages)
Hydrocolloid dressing
such as a duoderm or replicare are used for wounds with partial thickness skin loss with minimal to no drainage/exudate
Skin presentation for peripheral vascular disease
Shiny, dry, cyanotic skin surrounding an ulcer, usually to lower or distal extremities
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
provide water-soluble lubricants
100% Yes
I should make sure that I review the previous Jeopardy game review for exam 1 and 2 along with PowerPoints and course materials to better prepare for the final exam.
Stage 4
Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone/tendon
Note that increased protein helps with wound healing
Enzymatic agent
May be used on full-thickness wound with eschar or yellow slough to help debride wound and promote healing
Altered venous circulation
skin around a lower extremity ulcer is reddish brownish skin with surrounding edema, compression therapy may be warranted
Parkinson disease pt with drooling
Benztropine will be ordered
Sexuality in the older adult
may need education on safe sexual practices
note that older adults are interested in intimacy
privacy during intimacy is important to the older adult
Unstageable
covered in black eschar or slough (see text for more in-depth definitions if needed)
Age related skin changes
Thinning epidermis, decreased skin elasticity, and vessel degeneration
apply selenium shampoo
for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
Geriatric Assessment Scale
used in addition to the MoCA
Also be familiar with the Katz index
Seborrheic Dermatitis
may occur in a Parkinson pt, shiny flakes of skin on scalp sides of nose.
Also be familiar with cherry angiomas, psoriasis, dermatoporosis