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1
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components of the integumentary system include…

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hair, skin, nails, sweat glands

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body’s largest organ system

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skin

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functions of the skin

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waterproof, protective barrier
body temperature regulation
vitamin D synthesis
sensory perception
non verbal communication & identity
wound repair
waste excretion
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three main layers of the skin

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epidermis (most superficial), dermis, subcutaneous tissue (deepest)

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components of the epidermis

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most superficial layer
thin (just a few cells thick)
avascular
two layers: outer (dead keratinized cells) and inner (cell layer where melanin, keratin formed)

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components of dermis

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vascular
connective tissue
sebaceous and sweat glands
hair follicles

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components of subcutaneous tissue

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adipose/fatty tissue
directly below dermis–loose later (inc. mobility over underlying structures)
fat for: energy, temp regulation, cushioning

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4 pigments that contribute to normal skin colors

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melanin, carotene, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin

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melanin

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brownish pigment
amount genetically determined
amount inc. with more sun exposure

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carotene

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golden yellow pigment

in subQ fat and heavily keratinized areas (palms, soles)

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oxyhemoglobin

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bright red pigment
predominates @ arteries, capillaries
blood flow through skin: more (reddening), less (pale pallor)

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deoxyhemoglobin

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darker bluish pigment

increase amount @ cutaneous vessels: bluish color (cyanosis)

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abnormal skin pigments

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jaundice, cyanosis

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jaundice

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yellow color pigment
bilirubin deposits @ skin
secondary to liver disease, biliary duct obstruction, and increased destruction of RBCs
first seen: hard/soft palate junction, sclera of eyes, then @ skin over rest of body

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15
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best way to assess jaundice?

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in direct natural sunlight

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where is jaundice first seen?

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junction of hard and soft palate and sclera of eyes

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cyanosis

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bluish color pigment
nonspecific sign
peripheral (dec. cutaneous blood flow, normal arterial O2 levels–possibly normal response to cold, anxiety)
central (arterial O2 levels low)
hard to assess in people with darker pigmented skin

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18
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how do you identify decreased oxygenation in lighter vs darker pigmented persons?

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lighter: cyanosis
darker: rely on clinical signs of dec. oxygenation @ brain

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19
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skin turgor is….. and it measures…

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skin elasticity (ability to promptly return to place when released), hydration status.

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sign of decreased skin turgor

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tenting when pinched

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21
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causes of decreased skin turgor

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age (thinning of dermis, reduced elastin)

dehydration

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22
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examination of skin, hair, nails is _________ throughout the rest of the comprehensive examination

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integrated…not a separate step!

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23
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major components of skin assessment:

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color, color change, temperature, moisture, thickness, texture, mobility/turgor, edema, lesions, pressure ulcer risks, skin cancer

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skin color assessment

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general pigmentation, skin tone even, consistent with genetic background, increase/loss of pigmentation, color change (pallor, redness, central/peripheral cyanosis, jaundice, carotene)

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25
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high levels of carotene will present as a _______ pigment in the _______ (areas of the body)

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yellow color; palms, soles, face

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26
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how do you assess skin temperature?

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use the backs of hands
check bilaterally
skin should be warm and equal bilaterally

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27
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how do you assess skin moisture?

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look & touch
should be dry to touch without flaking or cracking
perspiration/ diaphoresis
check mucosal membranes for dehydration (usually smooth, moist)

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28
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normal skin texture

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smooth and firm with an even surface

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29
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a callous forms in response to…

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excessive pressure exerted on certain areas (palms, soles)

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30
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arterial insufficiency leads to what skin findings?

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very thin, shiny (atrophic) skin

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31
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skin mobility

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the ease with which it lifts

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32
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skin turgor

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the speed with which it returns to place

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33
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where do you usually assess skin turgor?

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anterior chest under clavicle (preferred)

back of the hand

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34
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pitting edema

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fluid in interstitial spaces is displaced when pressure is applied to the surface area with a finger, leaving a depression or “pit”.
usually assessed along the shin

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35
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nonpitting edema

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cause by plasma proteins “leaking” out of capillaries and into tissues, drawing water with them
see with burns, localized reaction (bee sting, for example), or trauma

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36
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scale for pitting edema + corresponding depression depth:
1+
2+
3+
4+
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1+ = 2mm (mild, disappears rapidly)
2+ = 4mm (moderate; disappears 10-15s)
3+ = 6mm (moderate-severe; lasts 1+min)
4+ = 8mm (severe; lasts 2+ min)
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37
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characteristics of lesions to note

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anatomical location, distribution (localized, generalized), patterns, shapes, types, color, elevation

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38
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macule

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flat, non-palpable skin color change (brown, white, tan, purple, red)

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39
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patch

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flat, non-palpable skin color change (brown, white, tan, purple, red)
> 1 cm, may have irregular border

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papule

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elevated, palpable, solid mass with circumscribed border

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41
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plaques

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elevated, palpable, solid mass with circumscribed border
> 0.5 cm
e.g. psoriasis, actinic keratosis

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42
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nodule

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elevated, solid, palpable mass that extends deeper into the dermis that a papule

  1. 5-2 cm and circumscribed
    e. g. lipoma, squamous cell carcinoma, poorly absorbed injection, dematofibroma
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tumor

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elevated, solid, palpable mass that extends deeper into the dermis that a papule
> 1- 2 cm and doesn’t always have sharp borders
e.g. larger lipomas, carcinoma

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44
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vesicle

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circumscribed, elevated, palpable mass containing serous fluid

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45
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bulla

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circumscribed, elevated, palpable mass containing serous fluid
> 0.5 cm
e.g. pemphigus, contact dermatitis, large burn blisters, poison ivy, bullous impetigo

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wheal

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elevated mass, transient borders, often irregular, size/color vary, caused by serous fluid moving into dermis, doesn’t contain free fluid
e.g. hives (urticaria), insect bites

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pustule

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pus-filled vesicle or bulla

e.g. acna, impetigo, furuncles, carbuncles

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48
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cyst

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encapsulated, fluid-filled or semi-solid mass located in the subcutaneous tissue or dermis
e.g. sebaceous cyst or epidermoid cyst

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49
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primary vs. secondary skin lesions

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primary skin lesions are original lesions arising from previously normal skin.

secondary skin lesions originate from primary lesions.

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50
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erosion

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loss of superficial epidermis
does not extend to dermis
depressed, moist area
e.g. ruptured vesicle, scratch marks, aphthous ulcer

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51
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ulcer

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skin loss extending past epidermis
necrotic tissue loss
bleeding, scarring possible
e.g. stasis ulcer (venous insufficiency), pressure ulcer

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52
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scar

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(aka cicatrix)
skin mark left after healing of wound, lesion
injured tissue replaced by connective tissue
young = red, purple; mature = white, glistening
e.g. healed wound or surgical incision

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fissure

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linear cracks in skin
may extend to dermis
e.g. chapped lips or hands, athlete’s foot

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54
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skin and mobility: discuss

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patients with decreased mobility are at an increased risk for pressure ulcers, skin breakdown. pressure because not moving + circulation problems.

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55
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stage 1 pressure ulcer

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non-blanching redness

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56
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stage 2 pressure ulcer

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involves epidermis + dermis

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57
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stage 3 pressure ulcer

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involves subcutaneous tissue

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58
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stage 4 pressure ulcer

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involves muscle, bone, tendons

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59
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assessment tool for determining risk for skin breakdown, ulcers?

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braden scale. Categories: sensory perception, moisture, activity level, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear. Lower score (6) = higher risk. Higher score (23) = lower risk.

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60
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three major types of skin cancer

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basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma

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basal cell carcinoma

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arises in the basal layer of epidermis
80% of skin cancers
appear pearly white, translucent. grow slowly and rarely metastasize. mostly in sun-exposed areas @ head, neck

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squamous cell carcinoma

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arise in upper later of epidermis
16% skin cancers
appear crusted, scaly, red, inflamed/ulcerated
can metastasize

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melanoma

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arise from melanocytes in epidermis (produce melanin)
4% skin cancers, but most lethal type (cause 75% of deaths)
can spread rapidly

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64
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ABCDEs of examining moles for melanoma

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A: asymmetry
B: borders (irregular)
C: color variation/change (esp black, blue)
D: diameter 6+mm or diff from others
E: evolving (diff from rest, changing over time)

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65
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risk factors for melanoma

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sun exposure (UV radiation)
hx previous melanoma
older than 50 years
male
1-4 atypical moles
light colored eyes, skin
severe blistering as child (2nd degree)
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66
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most commonly recommended screening method for skin cancer

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self-examination

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67
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skin cancer prevention strategies

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avoid sun exposure(10a-2p), wear sun screen, wear long sleeves/pants/hat, regular self exam

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68
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what’s included in hair assessment?

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hair color, quantity, distribution, texture, scalp, body, axillae, pubic hair

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69
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hair color

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results from melanin production. graying occurs with reduction of melanin.

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70
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hair quantity

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varies from person to person, decreases with age in both men and women. male patterned baldness = normal change. abnormal = patchy or uneven balding

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hair texture

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fine, thick, straight, curly, kinky

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72
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hair distribution

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may be diminished in certain populations (asian). look for normal hair distribution @ genital region.

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73
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scalp assessment

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look for lesions, flaking, parasites

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74
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body/axillae/pubic hair assessment

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look for changes, unusual patterns, ask pt what is normal, what is different for them

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75
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loss of hair on legs is an indication of…

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peripheral artery disease

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76
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hirsutism

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excessive facial hair on women due to elevated testosterone levels

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77
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two types of hair

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vellus: short, fine, covers body (“peach fuzz”)
terminal: coarser, thicker, conspicuous. scalp, armpits, eyebrows, pubic hair)

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78
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function and parts of fingernails

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protect distal ends of fingers and toes, prevent infection.

nail plate, lanula, cuticle

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79
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how to assess nails?

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inspect, palpate

look @ color, shape, any lesions

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80
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Beau’s lines

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horizontal ridges

indicate acute illness

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81
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early & late clubbing

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180 degrees + @ nail bed. indicates oxygen deficiency. More clubbing = more chronic hypoxia.

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82
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spoon nails

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indicates iron deficiency anemia

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83
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pitting @ nails

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indicative of psoriasis

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84
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paronychia

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swelling proximal to cuticle. indicative of local infection.

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85
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sebaceous glands

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oil glands that lubricate skin, hair

reduces water loss @ skin

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sweat glands

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2 types

eccrine: widely distributed, open directly to surface, body temp control
apocrine: axillary and genital areas, stimulated by emotional stress, body odor

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describe the flow of blood @ heart, lungs, body

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from body, low O2 blood travels through vena cavas into right atrium. from right atrium through the tricuspid valve and into right ventricle. from right ventricle through pulmonic valve to pulmonary arteries to lungs where blood is oxygenated and returned to left atrium via pulmonary veins. from left atrium through bicuspid/mitral valve to the left ventricle. from left ventricle through aortic valve to the aorta and out to body to deliver O2 and collect waste.

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88
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describe the pericardial sac/pericardium

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a double walled sac containing the heart and roots of the great vessels. consists of two layers (serous and fibrous) with pericardial fluid between to prevent friction/rubbing.

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89
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if pericardial fluid is limited/diminished, what sound might you hear @ auscultation?

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pericardial rub

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90
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upper chamber, lower chamber, and septum @ heart (describe)

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upper: right and left atria, thinner walls
lower: right and left ventricle, thicker walls
septum: separates right and left sides

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AV valves

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tricuspid and mitral valves. closing of these creates the S1 heart sound.

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92
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semilunar valves

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pulmonic and aortic valves. closing of these creates the S2 heart sound.

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93
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location of the heart

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under the sternum between the 2nd and 5th intercostal space (ICS).
Aprox. 2nd ICS = base of heart
Aprox. 5th ICS = apex of heart

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94
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pericordium

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area of the anterior chest over the heart and great vessels

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95
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detrocardia

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heart is oriented the wrong way/ on the opposite side in the thorax. aka “flipped heart”

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96
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electrical activity @ heart

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SA node (60-100) > AV node (40-60) > Bundle of His > Purkinje fibers

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97
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what are the different phases of an ECG wave?

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P wave: atrial depolarization (impulse conduction through atria)
QRS complex: ventricular depolarization (impulse conduction through ventricles)
T wave: ventricular repolarization (“recovery phase”)

98
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one of most important symptoms to assess during interview, subjective data collection…

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chest pain. can be a wide variety of things, but assume it’s cardiac until you can prove otherwise.

99
Q

“Time is muscle.” Explain.

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the longer people go without care during cardiac events, the greater the damage to heart muscle. 1st: ischemia, loose O2 @ heart muscle. then, cardiac muscle dies, cannot regenerate.

100
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CHEST mnemonic

A 
causes of chest pain
C: cardiac disorders
H: heartburn, hiatal hernia
E: esophageal and gastric disorders
S: stress
T: trauma
101
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common symptoms associated with chest pain

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dyspnea, diaphoresis, pallor, nausea, vomiting, weakness, palpitations, disorientation, anxiety, “fear of impending doom.”

102
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prodromal/initial symptoms of heart disease in women

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common: fatigue, anxiety, indigestion, achy chest, SOB esp with exercise, sleep difficulties
less common: discomfort @ shoulder, dizziness, changes in headache, vision probs

103
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cardiac risk factors

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smoking, nutrition, stress, alcohol use, exercise

104
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patient positions for cardiac exam

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supine, left lateral, leaning forward

105
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assessment of precordium and heart sounds (steps)

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inspect for pulsations
palpate apical impulse 
palpate for abnormal pulses
auscultate heart rate (apical) and rhythm 
if you detect an irregular rhythm, auscultate for pulse deficit (radial pulse rate minus apical pulse rate)
id and listen to S1 and S2
auscultate for extra heart sounds
auscultate for murmurs 
auscultate w/ client in other positions
106
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palpate apical pulse (location/what to assess)

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location: use palm over area around 5th ICS, then switch to fingers for finer assessment.
Note location, diameter, amplitude, duration

107
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what position should the patient be in to assess apical pulse?

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supine

108
Q

midsternal, midclavicular line

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midsternal: down middle of sternum
midclavicular: middle of clavicle down (near nipple)

109
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most useful characteristic for identifying left ventricular hypertrophy

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apical pulse duration

110
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what sound does the opening of heart valves produce?

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none. just the closing produces sound.

111
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S1 heart sound

A

“lub” of “lub dub.” produced by closing of bicuspid (mitral) and tricuspid. heard the loudest @ apex of heart (near 5th ICS). correlates to the beginning of systole.

112
Q

S2 heart sound

A

“dub” of “lub dub.” produced by closing of semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic). head loudest @ the base of heart (near 2nd ICS). correlates to beginning of diastole.

113
Q

what heart sound marks the beginning of systole? diastole?

A

systole: S1
diastole: S2

114
Q

what are split heart sounds?

A

when the valves in question (bi/tricuspid for S1 and semilunar for S2) don’t close at the exactly the same time, you get a split S1 or S2 sound.

115
Q

APE TO MAN

A

Aortic > Pulmonic > Erb’s point > tricuspid > mitral (order for listening to heart sounds)

116
Q

Location for listening to aortic valve?

A

right 2nd ICS

117
Q

Location for listening to pulmonic valve?

A

left 2nd ICS

118
Q

Location for listening to Erb’s point? what is Erb’s point?

A

left 3rd ICS. Location where you can hear S1 and S2 relatively equally.

119
Q

Location for listening to tricuspid valve?

A

lower left sternal border @ 4th ICS

120
Q

Location for listening to mitral valve?

A

left 5th ICS medial to midclavicular line

121
Q

S3 heart sound

A

heard early in diastole immediately after S2.
produced by large amount of blood hitting compliant left ventricle b/c rapid ventricular filling. low frequency, dull sound. indicates ventricular dysfunction or overload.

122
Q

most sensitive indicator of ventricular dysfunction

A

presence of S3 heart sound

123
Q

ventricular gallop aka…

A

S3 heart sound

124
Q

when is the presence of a S3 heart sound considered normal?

A

in young children, people with high cardiac output, and during 3rd trimester of pregnancy

125
Q

S4 heart sound

A

heard late in diastole just before S1. indicates a reduction in ventricular wall compliance (resulting from conditions causing ventricular hypertrophy). “Ten-nes-see.” Low pitch sound best heard with bell of stethoscope.

126
Q

atrial gallop aka…

A

S4 heart sound

127
Q

when is the presence of a S4 heart sound considered normal?

A

sometimes in athletes or elderly.

128
Q

pericardial friction rub

A

caused by inflammation @ pericardial sac. rubbing together of two layers (parietal and visceral layers). best heard @ 3rd ICS to left of sternum. high pitched scratchy sound (inc. with exhalation, leaning forward). Have pt. hold breath to hear better.

129
Q

conditions that contribute to heart murmurs

A

increased blood velocity, structural valve defects, valve malfunction, abnormal chamber openings (septal defects)

130
Q

heart murmur sound are made by______ and sound like….

A

turbulent blood flow; swooshing or blowing during auscultation.

131
Q

systolic murmur is heard…

A

between S1 and S2

132
Q

diastolic murmur is heard…

A

between S2 and S1

133
Q

how do you characterize hear murmurs?

A

timing (midsystolic, pansystolic, diastolic), intensity (1 softer to 6 louder scale), location where hear it best, pitch, and quality (blowing, swooshing, rumbling, rushing, musical), and shape/pattern (intensity from beginning to end).

134
Q

jugular venous pressure reflects…

A

the pressure @ right atria (i.e. central venous pressure)

135
Q

carotid artery pulse location

A

@ groove between trachea and sternocleidomastoid muscle

136
Q

how do you assess jugular venous pulsation?

A

sit patient in supine position, 30-45 degree incline of torso, ask patient to turn head slightly to left, shine light to help.

137
Q

how do you assess for jugular venous distention ?

A

patient supine, start @ 30 deg > 45 deg > 90 deg. turn head to left/right and look for distended jugular vein. evaluate both sides.

138
Q

what does JVD indicate?

A

indicates right arterial pressure. if distended, likely right sided weakness and blood “backing up” @ heart.

also could indicate tension pneumothorax (blood can’t get back to heart as well) and pericardial tamponade

139
Q

auscultate the arteries using which end of the stethoscope?

A

use the bell to listen for bruits

140
Q

bruits are caused by…

A

turbulent blood flow cause by increased stenosis @ artery.

141
Q

steps for examining blood vessels @head/neck?

A

auscultate 1st (have pt hold breath briefly)! then palpate, one at a time so don’t occlude both carotid arteries and blood O2 to brain.

142
Q

what should you note when assessing blood vessels @ head, neck?

A

amplitude, elasticity, thrills (feels like cat purring softly)

143
Q

An early systolic bruit is associated with….?

A

a 50% decrease in the diameter of the carotid artery lumen

144
Q

A pansystolic bruit is associated with…?

A

a 60% reduction in the diameter of the carotid artery lumen

145
Q

A pansystolic bruit that extends into early diastole is associated with…?

A

a 70-80% reduction in the diameter of the carotid artery lumen

146
Q

chest pain can radiate to what other areas?

A

jaw, neck, back, shoulder, down arm

147
Q

aggravating factors for chest pain?

A

eating, physical exertion, position change, motion of arms/neck/jaw, deep breathing or coughing, elimination, emotional upset/stress, sexual intimacy/activity, weather extremes (hot/cold)

148
Q

alleviating factors for chest pain?

A

rest, change position, shallow breathing, temp change, heating pad or ice pack depending, reduce/eliminate stressors, medications, analgesics, OTCs, Rxs, antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs, nitroglycerin

149
Q

arteries carry what? (and exception)

A

oxygen rich blood from heart to body tissues (via capillaries).
exception: pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs

150
Q

major arteries of arm?

A

brachial, radial, ulnar

151
Q

major arteries of leg?

A

femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial

152
Q

veins carry what? (and exception)

A

deoxygenated blood from body back to heart/lungs

exception: pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from lungs back to heart.

153
Q

major veins?

A

femoral, popliteal, saphenous veins

154
Q

the lymphatic system includes…

A

lymph, lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes

155
Q

lymphatic system forms a connection between…

A

arterioles and venules

156
Q

what allows the circulatory system to maintain vital equilibrium?

A

the lymphatic system

157
Q

peripheral vascular symtoms to note during subjective data collection…

A

skin changes, leg pain/heaviness/aching, leg veins (appearance, feel), leg sores or open wounds, swelling @ legs/feet, sexual activity changes (men), swollen glands/nodules.

158
Q

arterial ulcers generally present where?

A

in toes (result from arterial insufficiency @ legs)

159
Q

venous ulcers generally present where?

A

on ankles (venous insufficiency @ legs)

160
Q

when assessing peripheral vessels, what should you always do?

A

compare bilaterally!

161
Q

how do you grade pulses and what do the grades mean?

A

0: absent
1+: palpable, thready, weak, easily obliterated
2+: normal, easily identified, not easily obliterated
3+: increased pulse, moderate pressure for obliteration
4+: full pulse, bounding, cannot obliterate

162
Q

arms: inspection and palpation steps

A

inspection: size, edema, venous patterning, skin color, clubbing @ fingertips
palpation: fingers/hands/arms for temp, capillary refill time, pulses (radial, ulnar, brachial), epitrochlear lymph nodes, allen’s test

163
Q

legs: inspection and palpation steps

A

inspection: skin color, hair distribution, lesions/ulcers, edema
palpation: temperature, capillary refill, femoral pulse (auscultate for bruits), popliteal/dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial pulses

164
Q

how to assess popliteal pulse?

A

flex knee partially

thumbs on anterior knee while press fingers firmly @ popliteal fossa @ back of knee

165
Q

how to assess dorsalis pedis pulse?

A

have pt dorsiflex foot

apply light pressure to + along side of extensor tendon of big toe

166
Q

how to assess posterior tibial pulse?

A

palpate behind and just below medial malleolus (in groove between ankle and achilles tendon)

167
Q

dependent position food turns red

A

arterial ulcerations/insufficiency

168
Q

dependent position food turns cyanotic

A

venous insufficiency

169
Q

Raynaud’s

A

vascular disease caused by vasoconstriction and vasospasm of fingers and/or toes

170
Q

breasts

A

paired mammary glands, produce/store milk, aid in sexual stimulation

171
Q

lymphatic system

A

remove interstitial fluid from tissues, absorb/transport fatty acids as chyle from digestive system, transports WBCs to/from lymph nodes into bones

172
Q

axillary tail of spence

A

fatty breast tissue extending up into armpit

173
Q

BP & mastectomy

A

don’t take BP on side with mastectomy. removed lymph nodes. swelling, damage from BP cuff.

174
Q

external anatomy of breast

A

nipple, areola, montgomery glands, four quadrants

175
Q

internal anatomy of breast

A

glandular, fibrous, and fatty tissues

major axillary lymph nodes

176
Q

risk factors for breast cancer

A

female, age (older), 1st degree relative with dx of bc, dense breast tissue, start menstruation before 12, menopause after 55, radiation to chest

177
Q

modifiable risk factors for breast cancer

A

drinking alcohol, overweight/obesity, physical activity level (get at least 150 min moderate or 75 min intense per week), having children, taking birth control

178
Q

hormone replacement therapy: the current word…?

A

okay for short-term replacement, but not safe for long-term tx

179
Q

breast cancer and antiperspirants, bras, breast implants,

A

no hard evidence of link between these things and breast cancer

180
Q

breast inspection includes…

palpation includes…

A

inspection: size/shape, color/texture, superficial venous pattern, bilateral color/size/shape/texture of areolas, bilateral size/direction of nipples
palpation: texture, elasticity, tenderness, temperature, masses, mischarge (only normal with lactation), mastectomy or lumpectomy

181
Q

characteristic late sign of breast cancer

A

peau d’orange. skin peel looks like an orange. not good prognosis.

182
Q

breast cancer symptoms

A

lump, pulled in nipple, dimpling, dripping, redness/rash, skin changes

183
Q

best time to do self breast exam

A

immediately after menstruation, which can make boobs tender

184
Q

expected changes in aging female breast tissue

A

decrease in size, firmness
glandular tissue decreases
fatty tissue increases

185
Q

current screening guidelines

A

vague.
average risk: 40-44 (choice to get annual exams), 45-54 (yearly mammograms), 55+ (mammograms every 2 years)
higher risk: yearly MRI

186
Q

thorax

A

base of neck to diaphragm

lungs, distal trachea, bronchi

187
Q

thoracic cage…what is it? what’s it do?

A

sternum, 12 rib pairs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, muscles, cartilage

function: protects heart, lungs, great vessels
supports shoulders, upper limbs
attachment for many neck, back, chest muscles
uses IC muscles to lift, depress the thorax during breathing

188
Q

thoracic cavity

A

respiratory components

189
Q

retraction

A

when you can see the IC muscles assisting with the WOB. see a lot in kids (RSV, bronchiolitis) and adults with asthma

190
Q

sternum angle

A

aka angle of Louis. location of 2nd pair of ribs and reference point for counting ribs/ICSs.

191
Q

costal angle

A

angle where right and left costal margins meet the xiphoid process. usually less than 90 degrees, but will be increased with chronically overinflated lungs (emphysema, barrel chest)

192
Q

posterior landmarks

A

right and left scapular lines and vertebral line

193
Q

lateral landmarks

A

anterior and posterior axillary lines and midaxillary line (middle of armpit down)

194
Q

anterior landmarks

A

midsternal line and right, left midclavicular line

195
Q

mediastinum

A

trachea, bronchi, esophagus, heart, great vessels. lungs sit on either side of mediastinum.

196
Q

trachea

A

flexible surface lying anterior to esophagus
begins @ cricoid cartilage @ neck
10-12 cm long in adults
made up of C shaped hyaline cartilage rings

197
Q

bronchi

A

right, left main bronchi are @ oblique position in the mediastinum. right main bronchus is shorter, more vertical than left.

198
Q

which bronchus is more likely to be involved during aspiration?

A

right bronchus because straighter down, more likely for material to go down it than the left bronchus. right bronchus goes straight into right middle lobe, so listen there for aspiration lung sounds

199
Q

respiratory “dead space”

A

bronchi and trachea

200
Q

where do you listen for aspiration sounds?

A

right middle lung, so listen @ armpit/axillary region.

201
Q

lungs

A

two cone shaped, elastic structures suspended in the thoracic cavity

202
Q

apex of lungs

A

extends slightly above the clavicle

203
Q

base of lungs

A

@ level of diaphragm

204
Q

@ anterior surface, the lungs extend down to what level? laterally? @ posterior surface?

A

6th rib; 8th rib; 10th rib

205
Q

where does TB like to live in the lungs?

A

@ the apex (near clavicle).

206
Q

lobes @ left lung

A

two

207
Q

lobes @ right lung

A

three

208
Q

where do you assess upper lobes of lungs? lower lobes? right middle lobe?

A

anteriorly for upper lungs; posteriorly for lower lungs; axillary area

209
Q

alveoli are responsible for…?

A

gas exchange

210
Q

the purpose of respiration

A

to maintain adequate oxygen level in blood to support cellular life

211
Q

ventilation

A

the mechanical act of breathing
chest expands vertically and horizontally, creating negative pressure in the lungs to draw in air (inspiration). Expiration is passive, occurs with relaxation of IC muscles and diaphragm.

212
Q

what are some things that alter breathing patterns?

A

cellular requirements, hormonal regulation, changes in O2 and CO2 levels in blood, changes in hydration status and pH

213
Q

control centers of breathing?

A

medulla, pons, hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system,

214
Q

strongest stimulus for breathing

A

under normal circumstances, hypercapnia (high levels of CO2 in blood)

215
Q

CHEST PAIN mnemonic

A 
C: cardiac
H: heartburn, hernia
E: esophageal and gastric disorders 
S: stress
T: trauma
P: pulmonary
A: aneurism 
I: inflammation
N: neurological disorders
216
Q

cough: what to evaluate

A

productive or non-productive?

wheezing?

217
Q

three major respiratory concerns for patients traveling outside country?

A

TB, SARS, MERS

218
Q

pulmonary inspection

A

nasal flaring
color of face, lips, chest
look for clubbing @ nails
inspect shape, configuration of chest

219
Q

normal anterioposterior to transverse ratio?

A

should be 1:2. measures chest anteriorly and compares to lateral size of chest

220
Q

what part of stethoscope do you use to assess breath sounds?

A

diaphragm, not bell.

221
Q

if listening to breast sounds through clothing, might mistakenly hear…?

A

crackles

222
Q

increased WOB looks like….?

A

use of accessory muscles, tripod position, pursed lip breathing

223
Q

pectus excavatum

A

“hole” in sternum

224
Q

pectus carinatum

A

sternum protrudes outward

225
Q

scoliosis

A

curvature of spine. note by looking for one shoulder shifting lower than other when pt bends forward.

226
Q

kyphosis

A

“hump back”

227
Q

lordosis

A

“sway back”

228
Q

lordosis is normal in what populations?

A

toddlers, pregnant women

229
Q

palpation @ pulmonary

A

measure chest expansion

230
Q

hyper resonance upon percussing will be heard with what…?

A

emphysema or pneumothorax

231
Q

diaphragmatic excursion

A

helps you determine if lungs functioning the same on both sides. as pt to exhale, percuss down until hear dull sounds. have pt inhale and repeat.

232
Q

what pattern do you use to auscultate lungs?

A

“ladder pattern” from one side to the other as you move downward/distally

233
Q

crackles, rales

A

can be fine or coarse. fine: high pitched, popping sound not cleared by coughing (associated with pneumonia, CHF, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema). coarse: low pitched, bubbling “velcro sound” (associated with pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pulmonary fibrosis)

234
Q

pleural friction rub

A

low pitched, dry grating sound that occurs with inspiration and expiration (associated with pleuritis)

235
Q

wheeze (sibilant)

A

high pitched musical sound heard primarily during expiration but may also be heard @ inspiration (associated with acute asmtha or chronic emphysema)

236
Q

wheeze (sonorous)

A

low pitched snoring, moaning sounds heard during expiration that often clear with coughing (associated with bronchitis, single obstruction, snoring w/ sleep apnea)

237
Q

stridor

A

harsh, honking/wheezing noise heard with severe broncholaryngospasm (like w/ croup)

238
Q

when do you use voice sounds to assess pulmonary function? what does it test for?

A

if you hear abnormally located bronchovesicular or bronchial breath sounds.
tests for presence of bronchophony, egophony, and whispered petriloquy (changes with consolidation–clearer over consolidation). “ninety nine” as move down back.

239
Q

bronchophony (“99”)

A

indicates indicates increased density, sounds are louder and clearer

240
Q

Egophony (“eee”)

A

indicates area of consolidation, sound is louder and sounds like A

241
Q

Whispered petriloquy (whisper “99”)

A

indicates areas of consolidation or compression, whispered words are louder, clearer

242
Q

health promotion counseling

A

tobacco cessation, immunizations (flu, pneumococcal pneumonia)

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