Senior Judah review Flashcards
How many types of human tissue are there?
4
What are the four types of human tissue?
Nervous, connective, epithelial, muscle
Which tissue has the poorest capacity for renewal?
Nervous
Which tissue has the best capacity for renewal?
Epithelial
What type of tissue generates force?
Muscle
What structures attach cells together and attach them to the basement membrane?
Cell junctions
What else are cell junctions used for?
Communication between cells
What two categories can epithelial tissue be divided into?
Covering and lining epithelium & Glandular epithelium
What are tattoos known as?
Lesions
What are the functions of the skin?
Temperature regulation, protection, cutaneous sensation, and excretion/absorption/synth
What are the five signs of inflammation?
Localized Hyperthermia (due to increased blood flow)
Erythema (due to dilation of blood vessels)
Localized Edema (due to increased vessels permeability & extravasation of fluid)
Pain (due to chemical mediators like bradykinin)
Loss of function (due to all above)
Is inflammation the same as infection?
No
Does infection cause inflammation?
Yes
Does inflammation cause infection?
No
What are the two types of aging?
Intrinsic and extrinsic
What is intrinsic aging?
Natural, unpreventable
What is extrinsic aging?
Preventable structural & functional changes from environmental factors, lifestyle (tobacco, alcohol, drugs), social determinants, cosmetic surgeries
What happens to the skin as we age?
Lose collogen, deterioration of wound repair capacity, thinning of skin
The restoration of tissue encompasses what two processes
Regeneration and replacement
When does replacement happen?
When there is severe damage to skin
What are the phases of healing?
Inflammation phase (1-3 days post injury), Proliferative phase (2-10 days post injury), Early Remodeling Phase (2–3 weeks post-injury), Late Remodeling Phase (months to > 1 year)
A laceration that has been sutured is what type of healing?
Primary intention
Puncture of the skin that does not get sutured and heals inside to outside is what type of healing?
Secondary intention
If asked about occupation, hobbies, diet what is this?
Social history
If asked allergens to medications, food, environment what section?
Allergies
Deployments, PCS, and travel are what section?
Travel
History of sunburn is what?
Past medical history
What is atopy?
Exaggerated IgE-mediated immune response triggering a histamine response. (Allergic response)
What are examples of atopy?
Atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, latex and some food allergies; Anaphylaxis, some cases of angioedema, urticaria
What are the 2 parts of the exam?
Inspection and palpation
As an IDC what are the only tools that are needed for the exam?
Eyes and hands
How many levels are on the Fitzpatrick Scale?
6
What is the darkest level on the Fitzpatrick Scale?
6
What is the lightest level on the Fitzpatrick Scale?
1
What is a circle with a clearing in the center?
Annular (Ring shaped)