Integumentary Flashcards
What type of burn: dry, red, no blisters, involves epidermis only
First degree
Moist, blisters, extends beyond epidermis
Second degree–partial thickness
Dry, leather, black, pearly, waxy; extends from epidermis to dermis to underlying tissues, fat, muscle and/or bone
Third degree–full thickness
What age can you begin to use the rule of 9’s to measure burns?
9 years old
What would require prophylactic intubation if present following a burn?
Singed nares/eyebrows, soot in nares/mouth
What should be the first process when dealing with a burn?
Stop the burning process by removing burned clothing and dousing the burn in cool water
What is a particular risk in young children following burns?
Hypothermia
What is the most critical time frame following a burn?
The first six hours
What are the three systemic approaches to evaluating skin disorders?
Morphology, configuration, and distribution
A flat discoloration. Example: ephelides (freckles), petechiae, flat nevi (moles)
Macule
An elevated, firm lesion greater than 1 cm. Examples: xanthoma and fibroma
Nodule
A flat discoloration that looks as though it is a collection of multiple, tiny pigment changes; may be some subtle surface changes. Examples: Mongolian spot, cafe au lait spot
Patch
A firm, elevated lump
Tumor
A small, less than 1 cm, elevated and firm skin lesion. Examples: ant bite, elevated nevus (mole), verruca (wart)
Papule
A scaly, elevated lesion; the classic lesion of psoriasis
Plaque
A small, greater than 1 cm lesion filled with serous fluid. Examples: herpes simplex, varicella, herpes zoster (shingles)
Vesicle
Serous fluid-filled vesicles greater than 1 cm. Examples: burns, superficial blister, contact dermatitis
Bulla
A lesion raised above the surface and extending a bit below the epidermis; many times an allergic reaction (either contact or systemic)
Wheal
A small, less than 1 cm pus-filled lesion. Example: Acne and impetigo
Pustule
A pus-filled lesion greater than 1 cm
Abscess
Large, raised lesions filled with serous fluid, blood, and pus
Cyst
Individual or distinct lesions that remain separate from one another
Solitary or discreet
How the lesions present on the body
Configuartion
A linear cluster of lesions
Grouped