quiz 2; skin-musc Flashcards
function of skin
protection
waterproof
adaptive
epidermis
out layer made up of basal cell layer and horny cell layer
dermis
ct and collagen
subcutaneous
adipose tissue that stores fat for energy and provides insulation for temperature contorl, aids in protection
velllus
fine
terminal
course
sweat gland
maintain temperature
located in dermis layer
Additional skin questions for infants
birthmarks, changes in skin color, diaper rash, burns/bruises, exposures to contagious skin conditions, habitual movements, steps for sun exposure
Additional questions for aging adults
any changes in past few years, delays in wound healing, skin pain, changes in feet/toenails, recent falls, peripheral vascular disease/DM, skin care routine
Inspection of skin
color changes
erythema, jaundice, pallor, cyanosis
erythema
redness of the skin or mucous membranes
d/t IN BF; fever; inflammation
- intense redness
jaundice
yellow color of skin d/t excess amounts of bilirubin in blood
- check junction of hard/soft palate, sclera, palm
Pallor
lightness of skin/mucous membranes
-d/t DE BF, O2, DE #RBC, vasoconstriction
-tongue coloring, check lips, conjunctive, nail beds
Cyanosis
blush color
d/t lung issues and DE oxygenated blood, DE perfusion
Palpatation
temperature, moistrue, texture, thickness, edema
temperature
should be warm and equally bilateral
moisture
checks skin and mucous membranes, could lead to diaphoresis vs dehydration
texture
smooth and firm, even suface
thickness
uniformly thin over most of the body
edema
fluid accumulations in tissue; feet, ankles, legs, face, hands
edema grading
1+; mild pitting w slight indentation, no visible swelling
2+; moderate pitting indentation, subsides rapidly
3+ deep pitting indentation, remains for shrot time, leg looks swollen
4+ very deep pitting, indentaiton last long time, leg looks swollen
Mobility
ability to raise skin
turgor
ability for skin to return to position
Pressure ulcers scale
Braden scale
stage 1 pressure ulcer
intact skin with redness
stage 2
loss of dermis presenting as shallow open ulcer, red and pink
stage 3
full thickness tissue loss, sub Q fat visible
stage 4
no nerves, full thickness loss with exposed bone, tendone, muscleu
unstagable pressure ulcer
slough and eschar
deep tissue pressure injury
black
DEVICE for pressure ulcers
Detect: be aware of devices for skin break down
Every pt, every shift
Visualize and palpate skin under devices
Intervene: rotate device sit or securement of device
-patches, relieve pressure with pillows, heels, elevated, boots,
Cushion: with foam dressing to high risk areas
Educate pt and staff
Circullar
annular
grouped together
confluent
in a line
linear
within a border
circumscribed
Infant skin
less resistant, sensitive to chemical/physical/microbial influences, prone to drying out, sensitive to UV, difficulty regulating body temperature, sweat gland less active, circualtion slow to adapt, test mobility and turgor on abdomen, jaundice
vernix caseoa
moist white substance on skin
lanugo
fine downy hair
milia
baby acne
Older adult skin consideration
epidermis thins, dermis is less elastic, sub q fat bony prominences are more sharp, decreased sweat glands, melanocytes decrease, nails have slower growth, slow wound healing
Pregnancy
straie, line nirgia, chloasma, vascular spiders, edema, varicose veins
ABCDE of melanoma
Asymmetrical
Border irregularity
Color variation
Diameter grater than 6mm
Elevation
Head, face, and neck subjective data
headache, injury, dizziness
head, face, neck
objective data
Size: head circumferance, normocephalic, round, symmetric
Shape: assess by placing fingers in hair and palpate the scalp
Face
Inspection: expression, symmertry, involuntary movement, skin color changes, swelling
Palpitations: muscle tone, TMJ, cranial nerves
Neck
symmetry
ROM
Cranial nerve XI
Thyroid gland
Nose
Shape, size, color
Patency
Cranial Nerve 1
Nasal cavity
Sinus palpation
feel firm pressure without pain
frontal sinuses by pressing under the eyebrows
maxillary sinuses by pressing below the cheek bone
mouth
cranial nerve X/XII
color, moisture
tounge
plalate
uvula
throat
observe oval, rough surface tonsils
CN XII
tonisls normally seen healthy people
fontanels
opening in skull of an infant, brain and skull still need to grow, anterior and posterior
- head is bigger than first 6 months
lymph node assessment
comapre bilaterally and document
-normally feels moveable, discrete, soft, nontender
-adults are nonpalpable
acute infection: enlarged, bilaterally, tender, warm, mobile, soft to firm, pain
malignancy: hard, less than 3cm, matted, unilateral, non tender, fixed, rubbery
Tonsil grading
1: visible
2: halfway between tonsillar pilalr and uvula
3: touching uvula
4: touching eachother
How do you assess Mental status
A, B, C, T
Appearance
posture
body movement
grooming
hygeine
behavoir
LOC
Mood and affect
Facial expression
Speech