integumentary disorders

Question 1

first line of defense against invasion by microorganisms and other foreign material

Answer 1

skin

Question 2

aka bedsore, decubitus ulcer

Causes: prolonged pressure, bony prominence friction, shearing, maceration, dehydration, malnutrition, poor circulation

Answer 2

pressure injury

Question 3

• typically on plantar surface
• callus common on wound edge
• tunneling common
• foot deformities contribute to excess pressure
• decreased “protective sensation” leads to lack of feeling irritants

Answer 3

diabetic wounds

Question 4

caused by venous insufficiency

• “gaiter” area of leg
• edema
• superficial wound
• lots of drainage
• common with severe lymphedema

Answer 4

venous wounds

Question 5

treatment of venous wounds:

Answer 5

• wound care
• compression
• treat underlying conditions

Question 6

caused by poor blood perfusion:

• dry wound bed
• gangrene
• “punched out”
• do not compress
• high amputation risk

Answer 6

arterial wounds

Question 7

2 autoimmune diseases include:

Answer 7

• scleroderma

- psoriasis

Question 8

4 types of burns:

Answer 8

• thermal
• electrical
• chemical
• radiation

Question 9

most common type of burn
- caused by external heat sources, such as fire, steam, tar, hot liquids or hot metals that raise temp of skin and cause tissue cell death or charring

Answer 9

thermal burns

Question 10

burn that occurs when there is contact with electricity. Can burn skin and may also cause internal damage

Answer 10

electrical burns

Question 11

burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a corrosive substance such as strong acid or base. May cause extensive tissue damage

Answer 11

chemical burns

Question 12

a scar that becomes swollen, puffy, and red. Stands out from remaining tissue due to dysfunction in the healing process. produced by excess collagen

Answer 12

hypertrophic scarring