Dermatology I

Question 1

What is laceration vs an abrasion?

Answer 1

• Abrasions: result from rubbing or friction applied to the epidermal layer of the skin, extending to the uppermost portion of the dermis.
• Laceration: result from a sharp edged object cutting through various skin layers

Question 2

What are the 3 steps to wound healing?

Answer 2

• Inflammatory phase
• Proliferative phase
• Remodeling phase

Question 3

What are local factors that delay healing?

Answer 3

• Poor tissue perfusion/oxygenation
• Inadequate moisture
• Presence of foreign bodies
• Presence of necrotic tissues or infection

Question 4

What are systemic factors that delay the healing process?

Answer 4

• Advanced age over 60 years
• Stress
• Inadequate nutrition
• Medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity
• Immunocompromising conditions
• Medications (corticosteroids, NSAIDS, blood thinners, immunosuppressants)

Question 5

What is the first aid checklist?

Answer 5

• Cause (refer if animal or human bite or if not accidental)
• Timing (refer if chronic)
• Depth (refer if deep partial thickness or full thickness)
• Size (refer if greater than 1/2 an inch)

Question 6

What are supportive measures for wound care?

Answer 6

• Cleanse the wound
• Apply moist wound care
• Relieve pain and/or discomfort

Question 7

What are the types of wound dressings?

Answer 7

• Gauze
• Adhesive Bandages
• Hydrocolloid dressing
• Transparent Adhesive Film
• Liquid adhesive bandage