Integumentary System Conditions Flashcards
What cell makes pigmentation?
Melanocyte
What is skin dysplasia?
A precancerous skin condition that presents a rough appearance
What is the most common type of cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma (80% of diagnosed skin cancer)
What connects the epidermis to the dermis?
The Basal Lamina
In what layer of skin is does squamous cell carcinoma develop?
epidermis
Why is skin cancer on the lips or penis particularly dangerous?
The skin is very thin
What are the ABCDE’s of melanoma?
Asymmetrical in shape Border is inconsistent in clarity Color is multitudinous Diameter is greater than 6mm Elevated in height and evolving or changing rapidly
What is the medical name for a bed sore?
Decubitus Ulcer
What kind of scar is caused by a melanin dump?
Keloid scar
What is an ulcer?
An area of necrotic tissue
What is the clear liquid in a booster called?
What is the clear fluid in a blister?
Athlete’s foot is also called
Tinea pedis
What is the most common type of fungal infection diagnosed?
Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
Onychomychosis
Fungal infection of the nails
Acne Rocea
Chronic inflammatory condition of facial skin and eyes, eventually resulting in papilla and pustules, and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin.
What are the common triggers of Acne Rosacea?
sunlight, wind, cold temperatures, drinking hot liquids or alcohol, eating spicy food, menopause, steroidal anti-inflammatory was on the face, stress
Contact Dermatitis
Skin inflammation caused by an external irritant or allergen
What are some common triggers of allergic contact dermatitis?
Nickel (found on on clothing or jewelry), preservatives in lotions, adhesives in band aids, perfumes and dyes, latex, poison ivy.
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma (80% of all skin cancer)
The most common form of _____ ____ _________ appears as a small hard lump in the skin with rounded pink pearly edges and a soft sunken middle.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is the cardinal sign of nonmelanoma skin cancer?
Lesions that itch and bleed easily but don’t hurt and don’t heal
Basal Cell Carcinoma
A slow growing tumor of basal cells in the epidermis. It rarely metastasizes but will probably invade other tissues if left untreated.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A cancer of skin cells that arises in keratinocytes superficial to the basal layer, usually appearing in areas exposed to sunlight, the main risk factor). It rarely metastasizes. It shares the typical nonmelanoma skin cancer pattern: no painful lesions that itch or bleed and don’t heal.
Malignant Melanoma
Skin cancer of the melanocytes that can quickly become life threatening because it quickly metastasizes to the bones, liver or central nervous system.
First, second and third degree burns
First degree: mild irritation to the superficial dermis. No blisters and heal in 2-3 days
Second: damage into deeper layers of epidermis. Blisters will be present.
Third: damage to the dermis or deeper
Decubitus ulcers
Also known as bed sores, pressure sores, and tropic ulcers. They are caused by inadequate blood flow to skin that is compressed between bone and another surface. The skin cells die and then bacteria invade.
In what settings do Decubitus Ulcers commonly occur?
Hospitals and nursing homes
On the body where do decubitus ulcers commonly occur?
Sacrum, ischial tuberosity, elbows or anywhere that tissue is compressed for more than two hours.
Aggressive manipulation of older scars may improve the quality of tissue by…
affecting local circulation and softening connective tissue.
Fungal infections spread by…
Touching anything that has fungus on it
When is massage safe for a client with a fungal infection?
Most clients can be massaged while infected except on the local area of infection. After the client had completely recovered it is safe to massage the previously infected area.
What is the best way to prevent body lice?
Don’t share unwashed clothing!
If a client has an active outbreak of Herpes Simplex, what can you do to reduce risk of exposure without canceling the massage?
Avoid touching the client’s hands
What do you do for a client with a large collection of warts upon a body region?
Work through the sheet on that area and do not apply heavy pressure
What is the liver’s role in acne vulgaris?
The liver detoxifies the body and filters out toxins that would otherwise excrete through the skin, which could contribute to acne.
Severe burns to at least 15% of the body can lead to…
Infection, shock or circulatory collapse
A common complication to healed 3rd degree burns is…
disfiguring scars snd limited mobility of the skin
The _____ half of the heart pumps blood to the lungs (the _________ circuit)
Right
Pulmonary
The ____ half of the heart pumps blood the body (the ________ circuit)
Left
Systemic
Blood returns from the lungs and body to the upper chambers of the heart, called the _____
atrea (atreum)
