Integumentary system
The outer layer of skin composed of dead cells
What is the epidermis?
Burn that only affects the epidermal layer of the skin.
What is a first-degree burn?
The biggest risk factor for an individual to get a pressure sore.
What is immobility?
What is 20 minutes?
Itchy rash caused by a skin mite.
What is scabies?
The 2nd layer of the skin is known as ___________ .
What is the dermis?
Burn that goes into the subcutaneous tissue.
What is a 3rd degree burn?
A resident with redness on their heel that does not go away when pressure is relieved is an example of a ___________ pressure ulcer.
What is stage 1?
This can occur if you apply heat or cold for too long.
What is the opposite effect of the intervention?
This rash is caused by the same virus as chicken pox.
What is shingles?
The largest organ in the body
What is the skin?
Burn that goes into the dermis.
What is a second-degree burn?
Residents who are bedbound should be turned a minimum of every ________.
What is 2 hours?
Applied to stop bleeding, minimize swelling, reduce pain, and bring down high temperatures.
What is cold?
Fluid filled bumps.
What is a vesicle?
The dermis contains these 2 glands.
What is sweat and oil glands?
A full thickness burn is know as what this type of burn.
What is a 3rd degree burn?
Pressure injury that goes to the subcutaneous layer.
What is a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Applied to relieve muscle tension and pain, increase blood flow, increase waste removal, and bring more oxygen and nutrients to the tissue for healing.
What is heat?
Infections that are often found in warm moist areas of the body.
What is a fungal infection?
This structure is in the dermis layer and is responsible for fingerprints.
What is the dermal papillae?
Some skin damage; redness, pain, swelling and blistering are symptoms of this type of burn.
What is a second degree (partial-thickness) burn?
Dead tissue that is hard or soft in texture. Black, brown, or tan. May look like a scab.
What is eschar?
Applying this causes blood vessels to vasoconstrict.
What is cold?
Large red irregular area, often itchy. Hives is an example.