Chapter 28 Flashcards
1
Q
Dermis
A
- beneath epidermis
- connective tissue
- mechanical support to epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, hair follicles and sebaceous glands
2
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Epidermis
A
- outermost layer of skin
- barrier against microorganisms, foreign particles from dirt and debris, chemicals and ultraviolet rays
- helps the body maintain water and electrolytes
3
Q
Subcutaneous tissue
A
- contains fat
- creates increased mobility of skin over underlying tissues
4
Q
What is a laceration?
A
sharp or pointed object tears the tissues, giving wound edges a jagged appearance
5
Q
What is a puncture?
A
direct penetration of skin by a pointed sharp object
6
Q
What is a skin avulsion?
A
skin is torn from the body
7
Q
what is a skin bruise?
A
Skin is not broken but the soft tissue is traumatized
8
Q
what is a skin lesion?
A
wound edges are smooth, not jagged
9
Q
What is an abrasion?
A
skin is scraped against a rough surface
- top layer of skin is rubbed away
