Assessing Integumentary System Flashcards
Methods of Examining
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Meaning of Integument
Covering
What does the Integumentary System Include
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Glands
Nails
Hair
Parts in order from top to bottom
1.Hair Shaft
2. Epidermis
3. Dermis
4. Subcutaneous Tissue
5. Pore
6. Sebaceous Gland
7. Hair Follicle
8 Sweat Gland
Lesions
- flat mark on your skin
Macule or Patch
Lesions
- elevated pimples like bumb
Papule or Plaque
Lesions
- elevated solid bump
Nodule
4 stages of Bed Sores (Ulcers)
- area looks red and feels warm to the touch. With darker skin, the area may have a blue or purple tint. The person may also complain that it burns, hurts, or itches.
- area looks more damaged and may have an open sore, scrape, or blister. The person complains of significant pain and the skin around the wound may be discolored.
- area has a crater-like appearance due to damage below the skin’s surface.
- The area is severely damaged and a large wound is present. Muscles, tendons, bones, and joints can be involved. Infection is a significant risk at this stage.
Performing Self Assessment
- Examine face with a mirror
- Inspect the scalp with a mirror
- Check hands and both front and back of forearms
- Stand in front of full length mirror from elbows and scan all sides of upper and lower arms
- Focus on the neck, chest, and torso
- use full length and hand mirror to view the back
- Use both mirrors to view lower back buttocks and backs of both legs
- Sit down and use mirror to check genitals and under of foot
Determines peripheral circulation
Blanch Test
Skin is Intact - Term
Normal Skin Integrity
Sign indicating problem in circulation
Cool Skin
This layer of the skin have blood vessels
Dermis
it is swelling with water which is usually found in the ankles of the foot
Edema
Layer of the skin:
- First line of defense of the body
Epidermis
Its an abnormality that describes abnormal hair growth
Hirsutism
This layer of the skin has fats
Hypodermis
its the term used to describe how easy it is to pinch the skin
Mobility
it is the term used when the nail separates from the nail bed
Onycholysis
What is the normal color of the nail
Pinkish
Term used to describe how fast the skin goes back to normal after being pinched
Turgor
White patches on the skin
Vitilligo
What is being indicated if the skin is warm
Inflammation