Chapter 12

Question 0

What are the function of the skin.?

Answer 0

Defense
Prevent excess fluid loss
Provide sensory perception
Synthesis and activation of vitamin d

Question 1

Largest system in the body (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous)

Answer 1

Integumentary system skin

Question 2

Shallow involving loss of epidermis and partial loss of dermis

Answer 2

Partial thickness wounds

Question 3

Extend into the dermis or deeper

Answer 3

Full thickness wound

Question 4

Primary wound healing process

Answer 4

Hemostasis
Inflammation
Proliferation (granulation)
Remodeling phase / scar contracture

Question 5

What are the 4 types of drainage?

Answer 5

Serous
Serosanguinous
Purulent (pus)
Mucus

Question 6

What is the function of drainage.?

Answer 6

Dilution of toxin produced by bacteria.
Transport WBC, plasma protein, antibodies to site,
Transport of bacteria, dead cell, debris from site.

Question 7

What are the signs and symptoms bog inflammation?

Answer 7

Redness, warmth, swelling, decreased function, fever and increase WBC can occurs with extensive inflammation, skin or mucous membrane.

Question 8

What patients are in risk of infection.?

Answer 8

Pt with compromise immune system 
Very young or very old
Diabetes, leukemia, anemia, or other blood disorders
Impaired skin integrity
Malnourished

Question 9

increase WBC and neutrophils,

Answer 9

Acute infections/ inflammation