Integumentary Flashcards
what is pruritus
itching
what is urticaria
hives
what is lichenified
thickened
what is an annular lesion
ringlike with raised borders around flat centers of normal skin
what is circinate
circular
what is circumscribed
well defined, sharp borders
what is clustered
several lesions grouped together
what is diffuse
widespread
what is linear
occurs in a straight line
was is macular
flat
what is papular
raised
Risk factors of pressure injuries
lack of mobility
exposure to excessive moisture
undernourishment
aging skin
what is a first degree burn
most superficial
skin is intact
redness
no blisters
can be painful to touch
what is a 2nd degree burn
partial thickness burn
blisters form
affects the epidermis and dermis
skin is moist and red
very painful
what’s a 3rd degree burn
full thickness burn
penetrates to subcutaneous tissue
destroys nerve endings so not as painful
appear red, tan or black
are dry and leathery
areas of eschar