Integumentary, Body Planes, Wounds, Positions, Infection Control, and Skeleton System

Question 1

the surface epithelium of the skin, overlaying the dermis

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis; forms true skin

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

situated or applied under the skin

Answer 3

Subcutaneous

Question 4

the partial or complete absence of hair from normal areas

Answer 4

Alopecia

Question 5

yellowing if the skin or whites of eyes

Answer 5

Jaundice

Question 6

an oval yellowish area surrounding the fovea near the retina

Answer 6

Macule

Question 7

a small raised solid pimple or swelling

Answer 7

papul

Question 8

a small blister or pimple containing pus

Answer 8

Pustule

Question 9

an open sore inside or outside the skin caused by an unhealed break in the skin or mucus membrane

Answer 9

Ulcer

Question 10

a small fluid filled bladder, sac, cyst or vacuole in the body

Answer 10

Vesicle

Question 11

a red swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure

Answer 11

Wheals

Question 12

a blueish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation

Answer 12

Cyanosis

Question 13

a fungal infection that occurs mostly on the skin in-between toes; is a form of ringworm

Answer 13

Athletes Foot

Question 14

What are the seven functions of the skin?

Answer 14

protection, sensation, regulation, absorption, excretion, vitamin D synthesis, and aesthetic and social functions.

Question 15

What is the purpose of Melanin?

Answer 15

provides pigmentation to skin, eyes, and hair

Question 16

Different types of skin cancer?

Answer 16

Basal cell cancer, Melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 17

What is the Cranial Cavity?

Answer 17

houses the brain

Question 18

What is the Frontal Plane?

Answer 18

separates the front and back of the body

Question 19

What is the Inferior Plane?

Answer 19

lower part of the body

Question 20

What is the Lateral Plane?

Answer 20

separates left and right sides of the body

Question 21

What is the Proximal Plane?

Answer 21

near, closer to the origin on the body

Question 22

What is the Superior Plane?

Answer 22

upper part of the body

Question 23

What is the Transversal Plane?

Answer 23

separates upper and lower parts of the body

Question 24

What is the Ventral Plane?

Answer 24

toward the bottom

Question 25

What is an Abrasion?

Answer 25

a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn

Question 26

What is an Incision?

Answer 26

a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.

Question 27

What is a Laceration?

Answer 27

a skin wound

Question 28

What is a Puncture Wound?

Answer 28

a type of cut that is made when a sharp object, like a nail, goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath

Question 29

What is an Avulsion?

Answer 29

a failure of bone in which a bone fragment is pulled away from its main body by soft tissue that is attached to it

Question 30

What is an Amputation?

Answer 30

a failure of bone in which a bone fragment is pulled away from its main body by soft tissue that is attached to it

Question 31

How can you prevent ulcers?

Answer 31

Regularly changing a person’s lying or sitting position is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers. Special mattresses and other aids can help to relieve pressure on at-risk areas of skin

Question 32

What are the 3 positions and what do you need to put patients in these positions?

Answer 32

Supine Position: face up with their head resting on a pad positioner or pillow and their neck in a neutral position
Lateral Position: Position the patient’s upper leg straight and support it with pillows between the legs. Place safety straps across the patient’s hips. Use lateral braces, kidney braces and bean bag positioners
Prone Position: Use chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the iliac crest. Ensure the breast, abdomen, and genitals are free from pressure. Pad the patient’s knees.
Elevate the patient’s toes off the bed with padding under the shins.