Module 15

Question 1

What are the 4 functions of the skin?

Answer 1

-Protection, sensation, temperature regulation and excretion and secretion

Question 2

Common skin problems: dry skin

Answer 2

• Dry Skin- may become infected if allowed to crack

Question 3

Common skin problems: acne

Answer 3

• infected material within pustule may spread

Question 4

Common skin problems: skin rashes

Answer 4

Scratching my cause inflammation and possible infection

Question 5

Common skin problems: contact dermatitis

Answer 5

Irritation of skin

Question 6

Common skin problems: abrasion

Answer 6

infection may occur as loss of protective layer

Question 7

What are the 5 signs of malignant melanoma?

Answer 7

• Asymmetry- edges (regular or not, symmetrical)
• Borders irregular
• Color – change, darker, unusual (normal mole is one color throughout)
• Diameter > 6 mm and growing
• Elevated

Question 8

What are some risk factors for skin impairment?

Answer 8

o	Immobilization
o	Reduced Sensation
o	Boney prominences
o	Nutrition & Hydration Alterations
o	Secretions and Excretions on the Skin
o	Vascular Insufficiency
o	External Devices
o	Medications

Question 9

What is a stage 1 pressure ulcer?

Answer 9

intact skin with non blanchable redness

Question 10

What is a stage 2 pressure ulcer?

Answer 10

Partial thickness skin loss, involving epidermis, dermis or both

Question 11

What is a stage 3 pressure ulcer?

Answer 11

full thickness tissue loss with visible fat

Question 12

What is stage 4 pressure ulcer?

Answer 12

full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, muscle or tendon

Question 13

What is an unstageable pressure ulcer?

Answer 13

full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by slough or eschar in the wound bed.

Question 14

Lesion configurations: Annular

Answer 14

circular shape i.e. tinea corporis

Question 15

Lesion configurations: Confluent

Answer 15

lesions that run together

Question 16

Lesion configurations: Discrete

Answer 16

lesions that are separate and distinct

Question 17

Lesion configurations: Grouped

Answer 17

lesions that appear in clusters

Question 18

Lesion configurations: Gyrate

Answer 18

Lesions that are coiled or twisted

Question 19

Lesion configurations: Target

Answer 19

Lesions with concentric circles of colour

Question 20

Lesion configurations: Linear

Answer 20

Lesions that appear as a line

Question 21

Lesion configurations: Polycylic

Answer 21

Lesions that are circular but united i.e. psoriasis

Question 22

Lesion configurations: Zosteriform

Answer 22

lesions that are arranged in a linear manner along a nerve route

Question 23

Common Skin Lesions: Tinea

Answer 23

fungal infection affecting the body; lesions may be present as papule, pustules, vesicles or scales

Question 24

Common Skin Lesions: Measles (Rubeola)

Answer 24

highly contagious viral disease that causes a rash of red to purple macule or papules; rash begins on the face then progresses over the neck, trunk arms and legs; occurs mostly in children

Question 25

Common Skin Lesions: German Measles (Rubella)

Answer 25

Highly contagious disease caused by a virus; begins as pink, papular rash that is similar to measles but paler; starts at the face like measles; occurs mostly in children

Question 26

Common Skin Lesions: Chickenpox (Varicella)

Answer 26

mild infectious disease caused by the herpes zoster; groups of small, red, fluid filled vesicles starting on the trunk; occurs mostly in children

Question 27

Common Skin Lesions: Herpes Simplex

Answer 27

viral infection that causes characteristic lesions on the lips and oral mucosa; occurs on the genitals as well

Question 28

Common Skin Lesions: Herpes Zoster

Answer 28

eruption of dormant herpes zoster virus; which typically invaded the body during an attack of chickenpox; clusters of small vesicles form on the skin along the route of sensory nerves; causes intense pain and itching; more common in older adults

Question 29

Common Skin Lesions: Psoriasis

Answer 29

thickening of the skin in dry, silvery, scaly patches; occurs with overproduction of skin cells; may be aggravated by stress; located anywhere on body

Question 30

Common Skin Lesions: Contact dermatitis

Answer 30

inflammation of the skin caused by an allergy to a substance that comes into contact with the skin; can progress from redness, to hives or scales and itching.

Question 31

Common Skin Lesions: Eczema

Answer 31

internally provoked inflammation of the skin causing reddened papules and vesicles that ooze, weep and progress to form crusts; usually located on snap, face, elbows, knees, forearms and wrists, causes intense itching.

Question 32

Common Skin Lesions: Impetigo

Answer 32

bacterial skin infection that usually appears on the skin around the nose and mouth; contagious and common in children; starts as a barely perceptible patch of blisters that breaks, exposing a red, weeping area beneath.