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Assessing Integumentary System Flashcards

1
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Methods of Examining

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Inspection
Palpation
Percussion

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2
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Meaning of Integument

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Covering

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What does the Integumentary System Include

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Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Glands
Nails
Hair

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4
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Parts in order from top to bottom

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1.Hair Shaft
2. Epidermis
3. Dermis
4. Subcutaneous Tissue
5. Pore
6. Sebaceous Gland
7. Hair Follicle
8 Sweat Gland

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5
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Lesions
- flat mark on your skin

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Macule or Patch

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Lesions
- elevated pimples like bumb

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Papule or Plaque

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7
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Lesions
- elevated solid bump

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Nodule

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4 stages of Bed Sores (Ulcers)

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. area has a crater-like appearance due to damage below the skin’s surface.
  4. 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.
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Performing Self Assessment

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  1. Examine face with a mirror
  2. Inspect the scalp with a mirror
  3. Check hands and both front and back of forearms
  4. Stand in front of full length mirror from elbows and scan all sides of upper and lower arms
  5. Focus on the neck, chest, and torso
  6. use full length and hand mirror to view the back
  7. Use both mirrors to view lower back buttocks and backs of both legs
  8. Sit down and use mirror to check genitals and under of foot
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10
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Determines peripheral circulation

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Blanch Test

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11
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Skin is Intact - Term

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Normal Skin Integrity

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12
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Sign indicating problem in circulation

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Cool Skin

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13
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This layer of the skin have blood vessels

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Dermis

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14
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it is swelling with water which is usually found in the ankles of the foot

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Edema

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15
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Layer of the skin:
- First line of defense of the body

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Epidermis

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16
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Its an abnormality that describes abnormal hair growth

17
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This layer of the skin has fats

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Hypodermis

18
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its the term used to describe how easy it is to pinch the skin

19
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it is the term used when the nail separates from the nail bed

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Onycholysis

20
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What is the normal color of the nail

21
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Term used to describe how fast the skin goes back to normal after being pinched

22
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White patches on the skin

23
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What is being indicated if the skin is warm

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Inflammation

Health Assessment RLE (6 decks)

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