Anatomy and Diagnostic procedures
I am the largest organ of the body.
Skin
Name the two types of skin lesions.
Primary and Secondary
Pressure ulcers have this many stages.
4
I am an autoimmune disorder characterized by scaly dermal patches caused by an overproduction of keratin.
Psoriasis
Name the types of burns.
Dry heat, moist heat, contact, chemical, electrical, thermal, flash (arc), conductive electrical, radiation
I am made up of the skin, hair, nails, oil and sweat glands.
Integumentary system
I am a type of primary lesion that is raised and is < 1cm around.
Papule
I am a pressure ulcer that cannot be staged due to the wound bed being blocked by a layer of dead (necrotic) tissue (slough or eschar).
Unstageable
Name 3 findings for psoriasis.
Scaly patches, bleeding, pruritic skin lesions, pitting/crumbling nails
Name 3 health promotion/preventive measures for burn prevention.
fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Co2 detectors
family exit and meeting plan
education re: oxygen safety, stop drop and roll
Reducing temperature on hot water heater
cover outlets
gloves
protective clothing and sunscreen
Name the 3 main layers of the skin.
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
I am a small fluid-filled blister < 5mm in width.
Vesicle
I am a pressure injury that cannot be staged due to intact skin with damage to the underlying tissue.
Deep tissue injury (DTI)
I am an inflammation of the skin resulting from over exposure to allergens that causes changes in the skin structure or tissue destruction,
Dermatitis
Name the three major classifications of burns.
1st degree-superficial
2nd degree-partial thickness
3rd degree - full thickness
I should be done prior to starting antimicrobial therapy.
Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)
I am a small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister like sore.
Regular position change
Name the 3 types of dermatitis.
contact
atopic
nonspecific eczematous dermatitis
I am the quick method used to estimate the extent of the burns in adults.
Rule of Nines
I am the removal of tissue by excision or needle aspiration for cytological examination to identify the type of cells present.
Name the 3 main types of skin cancer.
Basal cell - most common
Squamous cell - 2nd most common
Melanoma - more serious form of skin cancer
Name 2 other preventive measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
Pressure relieving devices such as mattresses or other cushion devices
Elevate bony extremities
HOB elevated 30 degrees or less
use draw sheet - reduces friction/shear
removed lose objects and wrinkles
incontinence care
nutrition
I am key to preventing skin infections.
Prevention
I am characterized by singed nasal hair, eyebrows/eyelashes, hoarseness, wheezing, edema of nasal septum, and smoking smelling breath.
Smoke Inhalation Injury/Damage