Exam 2 - Chapter 32 (Skin Intergity and Wound Care) Flashcards
Functions of the Skin - Protection
Acts as a barrier to water. REquires intact skin and mucous membranes to defend against pathogens
Functions of the Skin - Temperature Regulation
Draws heat from the skin as perspiration occurs and evaporates
Functions of the Skin - Sensation
Provides sense of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature through million of nerve endings
Functions of the Skin - Vitamin D Production
Activated from UV rays from sun to produce Vitamin D
Functions of the Skin - Immunologic
Triggers immunologic repsonses when broken
Functions of the Skin - Absorption
Absorbs substances, such as medications, for local and systemic effects
Functions of the Skin - Elimination
Secretes small amounts of water, electrolytes, and nitrogenous wastes in sweat
All functions of skin?
Protection Body Temperature Sensation Vitamin D Production Immunologic Absorption Elimination
Factors Affecting the Skin
Mobility Nutritional Status Age Illness Circulation Moisture Incontinence
Wound
A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues
What are some different ways that wounds can be classified?
Intentional/Unintentional
Open/Closed
Acute/Chronic
Pressure Ulcers
Open Wounds
Can be intentional or unintentional; skin is broken
Closed Wounds
Intact Skin with soft tissue damage
Hematoma
Collection of blood outside the vessel
Ecchymosis
Bruising
Pressure Ulcers can be classified into what categories?
Partial Thickness
Full Thickness
Complex
Pressure Ulcers - Partial Thickness
All or a portion of the dermis is intact
Pressure Ulcers - Full Thickness
Entire dermis and sweat glands and hair follices are severed, which can expose bone, tendon, or muscle
Pressure Ulcers - Complex
A full-thickness loss the true depth cannot be determined
Incision
Cutting or shape instrument, wound edges in close approximation and aligned
Contusion
Blunt instrument,overlying skin remains intact
Abrasion
Friction; rubbing or scraing with top layer abraded
Laceration
Tearing of skin and tissue with blunt or irregular instrument
Puncture
Blunt or shape object puncturing the skin