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Integumentary Part Three Flashcards

1
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what are bioseynthetic grafts

A

combination of collagen and synthetics

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2
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what are autolytic dressings

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use of moist dressings sch as hydrogels or hydrocolloids

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3
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xenograft AKA

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heterograph

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4
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sanguineous exudate

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contains blood

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5
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allograft

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use of other human skin (cadaver skin)

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6
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purulent exudate

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contains pus

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7
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a Bates-Jensen wound assessment tool would be used for

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decubitis (pressure) ulcer

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8
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xenograph

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use of skin from other species (pigskin)

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9
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what is full-thickness graft

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contains epidermis and upper layers of dermis from donor site

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10
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what is an indolent ulcer

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ulcer that is slow to heal

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11
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when is compression for venous/arterial ulcers contraindicated

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when ABI is less than 0.7

DVT

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12
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dark pigmentation (not skin tone) AKA

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hemosiderosis

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13
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what is sulfamylon

A

penetrates through eschar

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14
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diabetes is associated with

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arterial disease

peripheral neuropathy

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15
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hemodierosis is common with

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venous ulcers

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16
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gold standard for DVT assessment

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venogram

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17
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what is split-thickness graft

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contains epidermis and upper layers of dermis and donor site

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18
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The Wagner Classification System is used for

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diabetic ulcers

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19
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clean red wounds indicate

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healthy granulating wounds (in need of protection)

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20
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black wounds indicate

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covered with eschar (dried necrotic tissue)

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21
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how are pulses with venous ulcers

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normal

22
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how is pain with venous ulcer

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none to aching pain in dependent position

23
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what classification system is used for diabetic ulcers

A

Wagner Classification

24
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what is maceration

A

softening of skin associated with excessive moisture

25
Q

pain with diabetic ulcer?

A

not really, nah

26
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what type of scar stays within the boundaries of the burn

A

hypertrophic

keloid extends beyond boundaries

27
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location of pressure ulcers (in general)

A

over bony prominences

28
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purpose of hydrogels or hydrocolloids (autolytic dressings)

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help remove eschar

29
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how is skin surface temperature done

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thermistor (temperature probe)

30
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emergency care for burns

A

immersion in cold water

cold compress

sterile bandage (no ointments or creams)

31
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what is silver sulfadiazine

A

common topical agent

32
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appearance comparison for arterial and venous ulcers

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arterial: irregular, smooth edges, DEEP
venous: dark pigmentation, fibrotic, SHALLOW

33
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pain with indolent ulcer

A

NOPE

34
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autograft

A

use of patient’s own skin

35
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how to measure depth of a wound

A

insert sterile cotton tip applicator into deepest part of wound

36
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examples of mechanical debridement

A

wet to dry dressings

pulsed lavage

gentle washing

37
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where do diabetic ulcers appear

A

where arterial ulcers appear

peripheral neuropathy appear (plantar aspect of the foot)

38
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what does dermal healing result in

A

scar formation

39
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drainage comparison for arterial and venous ulcers

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arterial: no drainage
venous: moderate to large amount of exudate

40
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pain comparison for arterial and venous ulcers

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arterial: painful (especially with elevation)
venous: little pain, comfy with elevation

41
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common hand deformity following burn

A

claw hand

42
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when is allograft used

A

temporary grafts for large burns

until autograft is available

43
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serous exudate

A

watery serum

44
Q

gangrene with venous ulcers?

A

nein

45
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what is tunneling

A

underlying tissue destruction beneath intact skin

46
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what is an unstageable pressure ulcer grade

A

tissue depth is obscured due to slough or eschar

extent of damage can’t be determined

47
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yellow wounds indicate

A

include slough (necrotic or dead tissue)

48
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what scales (3) are used to determine risk for pressure ulcers

A

Gosnell

Braden

Norton

49
Q

staging for venous, arterial, and diabetic ulders are used for…

A

partial and full-thickness classifications

50
Q

how are pulses with arterial ulcers

A

decreased/absent

51
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most common places for venous ulcers

A

anywhere in the lower leg

medial malleolus common

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