Integumentary System

Question 1

Cellulitis definition

Answer 1

Rapid spreading inflammation of
skin and connective tissues due
to bacterial infection

Question 2

Cellulitis etiology

Answer 2

Bacterial infection
including streptococci or
staphylococci

Question 3

Cellulitis S&S:

Answer 3

Localized redness that
may spread quickly or
streak, warmth/heat, local
abscess or ulceration,
tenderness to palpation,
chills, fever, malaise

Question 4

Cellulitis treatment

Answer 4

Pharmacological
using systemic antibiotics,
rule out DVT and contact
dermatitis

Question 5

Contact dermatitis Definiton

Answer 5

Superficial irritation of skin
resulting from localized
irritation
Ex: poison ivy, latex, soap, jewelry

Question 6

Contact dermatitis etiology:

Answer 6

Exposure to
mechanical, chemical,
environmental, or biological
agents

Question 7

Cellulitis S&S

Answer 7

Intense itching, burning,
and red skin

Question 8

Contact Dermatitis treatment

Answer 8

Identifying and
removing source of irritation

Question 9

Contact dermatitis implications for PT

Answer 9

Consider
external substances – creams,
gels, electrodes, etc

Question 10

Eczema definition

Answer 10

“Dermatitis”
Group of disorders that cause
chronic skin irritation due to
immune system abnormality,
allergic reactions, or external
irritant

Question 11

Eczema Etiology:

Answer 11

Based on the particular
form of the disorder

Question 12

Eczema S&S:

Answer 12

Red or brown-gray, itchy, lichenified
skin plaques

Question 13

Eczema treatment

Answer 13

Pharmacological interventions
– topical or oral corticosteroids, oral
antibiotics, histamines

Question 14

Dry Gangrene definition

Answer 14

Dry”- loss of vascular supply resulting in local tissue death
* Most common – fingers, toes, limbs

Question 15

Dry gangrene etiology

Answer 15

Blood vessel diseases such as DM or atherosclerosis
* Develops where blood flow is impaired due to poor circulation

Question 16

Dry gangrene S&S

Answer 16

Dark brown or black
nonviable tissue that becomes a
hardened mass (

Question 17

Dry gangrene treatment :

Answer 17

Serious medical
condition and requires
immediate medical intervention

Question 18

Wet Gangrene defintion

Answer 18

Wet” – associated bacterial infection in the affected tissue
* Complication of an infected untreated wound

Question 19

Wet Gangrene etiology:

Answer 19

Develops after severe burn, frostbite, or injury
* Requires immediate medical attention because it spreads
quickly and can be fatal

Question 20

Wet gangrene S&S

Answer 20

Swelling and pain at site
of infection, change in skin
color from red to brown to
black, blisters producing pus,
malaise

Question 21

Wet Gangrene treatment:

Answer 21

Surgical
debridement of gangrene and
IV antibiotic treatment

Question 22

Plaque Psoriasis defintion:

Answer 22

T cells trigger inflammation within skin and produce an
accelerated rate of skin cell growth
* Skin cells accumulate in raised red patches on surface of
skin

Question 23

Plaque Psoriasis etiology

Answer 23

Injury to skin, insufficient or excess sunlight, stress,
excessive alcohol, HIV infection, smoking, and certain
medications

Question 24

Plaque Psoriasis S&S

Answer 24

Raised red blotches that present in bilateral fashion
(knees/elbows), can appear anywhere and itch/flake.

Question 25

Plaque Psoriasis treatment

Answer 25

Symptom control and prevent secondary infection

Question 26

Standard precautions when treating patients with integumentary
involvement:

Answer 26

prevent risk of infection
observed:
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