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Med Surg-Quiz 12 Flashcards

1
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5 layers

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Epidermis

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2
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anchors epidermis to superficial dermis layer

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Basement Membrane

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3
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2 layers

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Dermis

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4
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anchors dermis to underlying structures

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Subcutaneous tissue

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5
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No blood vessels or nerve tissue
Regenerates every 4-6 weeks
Keratin= regulates water intake and output
 Melanocyte= pigment producing cells
Photochemical rxn to produce vitamin D
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Epidermis

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6
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Layer where new cells are produced by mitosis. As new one forms, it displaces the previous one upward, thereby starting the epidermal shedding process.

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Basement Membrane

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7
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Vascular; papillae project into epidermis and provide nutrients via diffusion
Fibrous and connective tissue
Lymphatic vessels

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Description of Dermal Content

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8
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superficial layer; blood vessels and nerves, loose connective tissues, fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells

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Papillary Dermis

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9
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deep layer; hair, eccrine (sweat) and sebaceous (oil -secreting) glands, dense connective tissues, nerves, blood vessels

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Reticular Dermis

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10
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Connective tissue (fascia)
Fat
Blood vessels
Nerves

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Subcutaneous Tissue

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11
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itching

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Pruritis

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12
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hives

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Uticaria

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13
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Hair color changes
Thinning/ absence of hair
Skin laxity
Loss of elastin & collagen fibers (wrinkles)
Decreased subcutaneous fat (wrinkles and insulation)
Changes in pigmentation (age spots)
Rete ridges flatten out and decrease nutrient supply to epidermis

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aging

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14
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affects mainly the epidermis. Causes sunburn.

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UVB

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15
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affects mainly the dermis.

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UVA

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16
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Chronic, allergy related
Present during infancy; usually self-limiting with increased age
Red, oozing, hardened rash
Tints skin brown
Hardens skin
Localizes to: face, neck, eyelids, dorsal hands and feet, and flexor surfaces

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Atopic Dermatitis

17
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Acute or chronic
Chemical, mechanical, physical or biological irritant
Example: latex, wool, nickel, adhesives, etc.
Pruritis
Redness
Edema
Typically resolves within 3 weeks

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Contact Dermatitis

18
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Result of Venous Insufficiency
Dry, thinned skin
Edema
Tissue Hypoxia
Hemosiderin staining 
Tissue necrosis
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Static Dermatitis

19
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Used for venous insufficiencies and ulcers
Application of medicated gauze
Lower leg is wrapped spirally
Allowed to dry; soft cast formation
Left on 1-2 weeks
Reduces edema and promotes healing
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Unna Boots

20
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Physical “barriers” to lymph flow.
Define the lymphotomes
Able to be “crossed” with external cueing

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Anastomoses & Watersheds

PTA 160- Med Surg (15 decks)

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