Integ (different skin colors)

Question 1

If skin color is cherry red, what are possible causes?

Answer 1

Liver or renal issues

Question 2

If skin color is slightly blue and grayish (cyanosis), what are possible causes?

Answer 2

Lack of oxygen (hemoglobin); indicates CHF, advanced lung disease, congenital heart disease, venous obstruction

Question 3

What could a pallor skin color be caused by?

Answer 3

Indicates anemia, internal hemorrhage, lack of exposure to sunlight.

Temporary pallor is seen with arterial insufficiency and syncope, chills, shock, vasomotor instability, or nervousness

Question 4

What do the colors yellow and orange-yellow represent?

Answer 4

Yellow: Jaundice, liver disease; look at sclera of eyes

Orange-yellow: increase in carotene intake, look at palms, soles, and face

Question 5

Describe what a brown skin pigmentation could represent.

Answer 5

Sometimes associated with venous insufficiency