Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Color
A
Inspect and state the skin color tone
“Color is olive in tone”
2
Q
Vascularity
A
Inspect and state if there is presence or absence of any varicosities
“No bleeding, bruising, or varicosities noted”
3
Q
Temperature
A
Palpate and state the temperature of the skin on all assessed areas
“Cool to the touch on all skin areas”
4
Q
Texture
A
Palpate and state the texture of the skin areas
“Smooth and soft”
5
Q
Turgor
A
Palpate and state the condition of the skin with regard to turgor
“Rebounds rapidly”
6
Q
Moisture
A
Palpate and state the moisture content of the skin
“Dry, palms moist”
7
Q
Lesions
A
Inspect and state if there are any lesions found anywhere
“Small amount of freckles on face. 3 inch scar on left forearm”
