integumentary Flashcards

1
Q

Assess for the warmth of ______ with the dorsal aspect of the hand

A

Erythema (skin redness)

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2
Q

Verify ____ by checking both the sclera and the hard palate

A

Jaundice

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3
Q

An individual with severe impairment of oxygenation can present with ___

A

Cyanosis (blue skin)

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4
Q

Vascular insufficiency presents as shades of ____ on the legs

A

Violet

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5
Q

Persons with uremia (waste in the blood kidneys can’t fx) will complain of ____

A

Pruritus

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6
Q

Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) may result from _____ or ______

A

Thermoregulation and hypoglycemia

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7
Q

Skin temp may indicate ____ function

A

Metabolic

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8
Q

Both excess androgen production or membership in some ethnic groups can cause ____ or excess hair production

A

Hirsutism

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9
Q

Dehydration is most accurately assessed at the line of the ____ and ____ while fluid excess manifests as __________ on the hands, feet, ankles

A

Gum, Cheek, Pitting edema

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10
Q

______ of nails can occur with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases

A

Clubbing

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