Integumentary Test Part 1 Flashcards
What does A stand for and what do you have to look for?
Not equal half’s
What does B stand for and what do you have to look for?
Border
border is jagged and not smooth
What does C stand for and what do you have to look for?
color
color is not uniform
What does D stand for and what do you have to look for?
diameter
diameter is larger than a pencil eraser
What does E stand for and what do you have to look for?
evolution
spot changes quickly over time
What layer of the skin does a 1st degree burn effect?
Epidermis
What layer of the skin does a 2nd degree burn effect?
Epidermis and Dermis
What layer of the skin does a 3rd degree burn effect?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis
What layer of the skin does a 4th degree burn effect?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis, Bones, muscles , and tendons
What are 3 treatments for a 1st degree burn?
1.cool water
2. Pain meds
3. Antibiotic cream
What are 3 treatments for a 2nd degree burn?
- Antibiotic cream w/ silver
- Pain meds
- Elevate burn
What are 3 treatments for a 3rd degree burn?
- Pain meds
- Anti-biotics
- cover burns
What are 3 treatments for a 4th degree burn?
- Surgery
- Amputation
- Debridement
What are 4 changes that occur to the skin and subcutaneous tissue because of aging?
- Cold
- Dry
- Easily bruise
- wrinkles
Why does your skin get cold as you age?
Fat loss/loss of warmth