Module 4.1

Question 1

Anatomy of the skin

Question 2

Skin

Answer 2

is the first line of defense ( at least 1 mm thick)

Question 3

Stages of pressure ulcers

Answer 3

Stage 1: Intact skin w/nonblanchable erythema of localized area. Painful, firm, soft, and warmer or cooler compared to other tissues
Stage 2: Partial-thickness loss of dermis; shallow open ulcer w/red or pink wound bed; no slough
Could be an intact or open/ruptured serum-filled blister
Stage 3: Full-thickness tissue loss; sub-Q fat may be visible (no bone or muscle). Slough may be present; may have undermining/tunneling
Stage 4: Full-thickness tissue loss w/exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. Some slough present; undermining, tunneling
Unstageable: Full-thickness tissue loss where the base of the ulcer is covered by slough and/or eschar in the wound bed. Stage cannot be determined until enough is removed to expose the wound base
Deep tendon injury: Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister; damage to underlying soft tissue from pressure/shear

Question 4

Psoriasis

Answer 4

causes an overproduction of keratin, triggered by periods of emotional stress anxiety, etc… profuse scales or plaque of epidermal tissue, raised red patches covered with silvery scales (topical corticosteroids)

Question 5

Candida

Answer 5

happens in folds of the skin, mouth, and vulva. white or cheese-like discharge. yeasty overgrowth of fungus (topical corticosteroid)