Integumentary System #3 Flashcards
What is a common and chronic disorder of sebaceous glands known as?
Acne Vulgaris
What is a contagious fungal infection of the foot and toes called?
Athlete’s Foot
This disorder can either be acute or chronic – it is a noncontagious inflammatory skin disease.
Eczema
What is the anatomical name for inflammation of the skin?
Dermatitis
What is the anatomical name for a chronic inflammatory skin disease - it is described as reddish patches covered
by silvery-white scales.
Psoriasis
What is the anatomical name for a highly contagious fungal infection characterized by a red ring?
Ringworm
What disorder is characterized by intensely itching wheals or welts?
Urticaria (Hives)
What is a painful, bacterial infection of the hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
Carbucles (Boils)
What is a common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the skin?
Rosacea
What is the name of a viral infection that is usually seen as a blister?
Herpes
What is the name of a skin eruption due to a viral infection of the nerve ending?
Shingles (Herpes zoster)
What disorder is characterized by parasitic insects – affects a person’s head?
Head Lice
What is a viral infection that affects the skin surrounding or underneath the nail?
Warts
What type of burn in described as affecting only the uppermost layer of the skin?
Superficial Burn (1st Degree)
What type of burn affects the epidermis and the dermal layer of the skin?
Partial Thickness Burn (2nd Degree)
What type of burn affects all three layers of the skin?
Full Thickness Burn (3rd Degree)
What is the name of the formula that is used to determine the percentage of burned skin?
Rule of the 9’s
What is the name of a method of determining the percentage of burned skin using the patient’s palm?
Palmer method
What is a low-pitched respiratory sound heard in constricted airways?
Stridor
What is the name of the area where there is no contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?
Cold Zone
What is the name of the area where there is contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?
Hot Zone
Define MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
What is the absence of pigmentation?
Albino
What is the name for the reddish color of the skin?
Erythema
What is the name for the yellow discoloration of skin?
Jaundice
Define alopecia
Baldness; a permanent loss of hair on the scalp
What is an open sore at the skin surface that may extend deep into the dermis.
Decubitus/Ulcers; Bedsores
What is the name of the necrosis of tissue due to the blockage of blood supply from disease or direct injury?
Gangrene
What does the ABC acronym of a primary assessment stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What does the ABCD acronym of cancer stand for?
Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Colors
Diameter Larger Than 6mm
What are the 3 steps for first aid for burns?
Stop the burn
Cool the burn
Cover the burn
What is the first aid for dry chemicals?
Brush the chemical off
Irrigate with water
What is the first aid for wet chemicals?
Irrigate, flush with water for 20-30 minutes
What is the first aid for an eye injury?
Flush with saline water inside out
- Should you use wet or dry gauze/coverings on burns that are more than 10% of the body?
Dry
