Integumentary Flashcards

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Aden/o

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Gland, Adenitis

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Cutane/o

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Skin, Cutaneous

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Cyan/o

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Blue, Cyanosis

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Derm/o, Dermat/o

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Skin Dermatology

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Follicul/o

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Little follicle, Folliculitis

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Kerat/o

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Hard, Karatin

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Seb/o

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Sebum, oil, Seborrheic eczema

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Anatomy

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  • Forms the entire surface area of the body
  • Is dominated by the largest organ, the skin
  • Includes hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and sensory receptors
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Primary Functions of the Integumentary System

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  • Protection-Temperature changes, dehydration, and infectious microorganisms
  • Regulation-The sweat glands, blood vessels, and a layer of fat
  • Sensation-Receptors in your skin
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Anatomy

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  • The integumentary system is composed of the skin and accessory organs
  • The skin is composed of the dermis and epidermis. The dermis is the deep layer of the skin, and the epidermis is the top layer of the skin. The term dermis means skin. The prefix Epi means Upon.
  • The accessory structures are embedded in the skin and include the hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and sensory receptors.
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Loss of Skin

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  • Can lead to severe consequences even death due to dehydration and infection
  • 3 layers of skin
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Abscess

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A localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity which is a sign of a local infection

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Pus

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A mixture of bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue, and fluids located inside an abcess

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Suppuration

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To form or discharge pus

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Purulence

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The condition of containing or forming of pus

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Cellulite

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Uneven surface of the skin caused by fat deposition

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Cicatrix

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Scar tissue

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Comedo

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Pimple

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Contusion

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Bruise

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Cyst

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Pouch of the surface of the skin that is filled with fluid

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Edema

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Fluid accumulation under skin

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin

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Fissure

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A narrow break or slit in the skin

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Induration

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A local hard area on the skin

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Jaundice
Yellowing of the skin/eyes
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Keloid
Uncontrolled growth of scar tissue
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Laceration
Cut or tear of skin
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Macule
Freckles
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Nevus
Mole
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Pallor
Pale skin
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Petechiae
Capillary rupture
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Pruritus
Itching
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Purpura
Purple red
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Pustule
Think Zit
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Ulcer
Skin erosion
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Decubitus Ulcer
Cause by extended inactivity
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Urticaria
Raised red skin, allergic reactions
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Verruca
Wart
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Vesicle
Blister
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Wheal
Raised red skin with white center, associated with urticaria
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Weal
Mark left after trauma, raised red mark
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Emollient
Skin softener, Antibiotics, Retinoids etc.
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Burn
Level of injury determined by total body surface area (TBSA) and depth of damage - Partial thickness, superficial burn - Partial thickness, deep burn - Full thickness, burn
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Determining Burn Severity
-Depth of burn -Extent of Burn (BSA) -Are any critical areas involved? +Hands/Feet +Face/Airway +Genitalia -Preexisting medical conditions or other injuries? -Is the patient younger than 5 years or older than 55 years of age?
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Superficial
- 1st degree burn - Somewhat painful - Involves only the epidermis
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Partial thickness
- 2nd degree burns - Excruciatingly painful - Involves the epidermis and some portion of the dermis - Most painful type of burn
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Full-Thickness
- 3rd Degree burns - Extend through all layers of the skin - Not usually painful, the nerve endings have been damaged - Usually surrounded by 2 degree burns though
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Rules of Nines
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Dermatoautoplasty
Skin Grafting using patients skin
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Dermatoheteroplasty
Skin Graft suing another persons skin