Integumentary Part Two Flashcards
what is a contusion
injury in which the skin is not broken
brown spots on the skin may indicate
venous insufficiency
what is pruritus
itching
xeroderma indicates…
hypothyroidism
diabetes
mucosal and lingual squamous cell carcinoma are often related to…
alcohol and tobacco use
can digital clubbing be present at birth
yes
what is critical burns
10% third-degree
30% with second-degree burns
what is hirutism
male pattern hair growth
what is hyperhidrosis
moist skin
difference between seborrheic keratosis and actinic keratosis
sebhorrheic: prolifieration of basal cells leading to raised lesions.. generally left untreated
actinic: flat, round, or irregular lesions covered by dry scale on sun-exposed skin (can lead to squamous cell carcinoma)
what is xeroderma
excessive dryness of skin with shedding of epithelium
what is marjolin’s Ulcer
uncommon form of squamous cell carcinoma that occurs in burns
what is Kaposi’s Sarcoma
lesions of endothelial cell origin due to human herpes virus 8 with red or dark purple/blue macules that progress to nodules or ulcers
liver spots (brownish yellow spots) on the skin may indicate
aging
uterine.liver malignancies
pregnancy
urticaria is indicative of
allergic response to drugs or infection
what does squamous cell carcinoma look like
poorly defined margins
flat red area
ulcer/nodule
Rule of Nines: all
head and neck: 9%
anterior trunk: 18%
posterior trunk: 18%
arms: 9% each
legs: 18% each
perineum: 1%
what is alopecia
hair loss
HYPOthyroidism can do what to skin temperature
decrease
three burn zones
coagulation
stasis
hyperemia
what does digital clubbing mean when it’s present at birth
it is harmless
what is petechiae
tiny red or purple hemorrhagic spots on the skin
what is abrasion
scraping away of skin due to injury or mechanical abrasion
if hirsutism is in women, what does this indicate
polycystic overay syndrome
Cushing’s
tumor
what are Lund-Browder charts used for
percentages of burns for children
what does pallor indicate
anemia
internal hemorrhage
bruise AKA
contusion
for reducing pressure, friction, and shear of the skin, what should be applied
sheepskin
what is digital clubbing indicative of
Crohn’s
cardiac/cyanosis
lung disorders
ulcerative colitis
neoplasm
GI involvement
what is Schamroth’s Window Test
loss of diamond-shaped space when nails from opposite hands are placed back to back
difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism regarding hair
hypo: thinning hair
hyperthyroidism: silky hair
what test is often positive with digital clubbing
schamroth’s windown test
what sex is hirutism common for
males
most common type of malignant melanoma
superficial spreading melanoma
what is ecchymosis
bluish discoloration of the skin caused by extravasation of blood into the subcutaenous tissues
what is hypohidrosis
dry skin
what does basal cell carcinoma look like
raised patch with ivory appearance or as a reddened area of eczema
rolled border with indented center (or presents as thickened area of the skin)
what is the zone of coagulation
cells are irreversibly injured
cell death occurs
what are minor burns
less than 2% third-degree
15% second-degree burns
what is malignant melanoma
tumor arising from melanocytes
what is a laceration
an irregular tear of the skin that produces a torn, jagged wound
palmar erythema could indicate
liver or renal issues
what is zone of hyperemia
minimal cell injury
cells should recover
what is the zone of statsis
cells are injured, may die without specialized treatment
usually within 24-48 hours
what could cyanosis indicate
lack of oxygen
CHF
advanced lung diseases
venous obstruction
pruritus is common with what diseases
diabetes
drug hypersensitivity
hyperthyroidism
what is urticaria
smooth, reg, elevated patches of skin, haves
what is ecchymosis the result of
trauma to underlying blood vessels or fragile vessel walls
contusion AKA
bruise
what are moderate burns
less than 10% third-degree
15-30% second-degree
