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Skin Assessment Flashcards

1
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The skin is …. and …..

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largest organ and the first line of defense

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Nursing Problems with Skin

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Infection, Fluid & electrolyte imbalance, Nutritional deficits, Tissue alterations

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anatomy and physiology of the skin

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epidermis - protection from injury; dermis; subcutaneous tissue

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functions of skin

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Protection; Heat regulation; Sensory perception; Excretion; Vitamin D production (get from sunlight)

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5
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respiratory system with skin

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important to give oxygen to the tissues (cyanosis)

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cyanosis

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(central and peripheral cyanosis) inside mucus membranes of the mouth, nails - clubbing, hand peripheral - lack of blood flow to extremity, becomes very cold

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angle of nail bed greater than 180

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patients with COPD (cyanosis)

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what other body systems work with skin

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Respiratory System; Cardiovascular System; Gastrointestinal System; Urinary System; Neurological system; Endocrine System; Lymphatic/ Immune System

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GI system

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related to decreased ability to excrete toxins; mainly liver; in dark skin pts look at teh sclera of the eye to asses jaundice

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cardiovascular

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altered perfusion - lack of blood supply to the extremities; venus ulcer - occurs because of lack of blood flow to that area

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urinary system

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related to decrease ability to excrete toxins; edema - the pressure either not enough or too high (+4 deep, most common - lower extremities)

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neurological system

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Changes related to autonomic nervous system, changes in :Touch, temperature, pressure, pain; ANS controls the skin’s blood vessels and glades results in changes in moisture and temperature; (loss of sensation because of sensory receptors in the skin)

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Endocrine system

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Diabetes-ulcerations of the foot; Hypo or hyperthyroidism (dryness or increased moisture) hair becomes brittle and sparse (so oily hair and moist skin); Adrenal disease - adrenal glands - tie in w/ meds, drier skin, thinner hair, increases chance of bruising

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14
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Skin is a protective barrier, therefore,

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the more breaks in the skin = increase risk of infection. Think about the number of access sites patients usually has. (immune system)

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15
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immune system

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allergic reaction; psoriasis - over production of skin cells, really dry; dermitis - usually w/ catheters, red painful; lupus erythematosus - butterfly rash

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health history

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Changes in skin, hair, nails; Mole/lesion, pruritus, rashes; Allergies; Medical condition (diabetes, thyroid, liver, heart); Exposure to infectious/contagious illness; Medications; Family history; Psychosocial profile; Review of Systems

17
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physical assessment

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Color; Temperature (check both sides); Moisture; Turgor- skin elasticity (how well pt is hydrated); Texture; Odor; Hair; Nails—clubbing, infections (pressure to nail then return pink less than 3 seconds)

18
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abnormal findings

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lesions and pressure ulcers

19
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lesions

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Circumscribed areas of pathologically altered tissue; Described by Patterns & Configuration (Discrete, Confluent, Circular, Linear); Described by Distribution (Diffuse, Scattered, Localized, Regional,Dermatone); Described by Size, Shape, Elevation, Depression

20
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types of lesions

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Macule; Papule; Vesicle; Wheal/Hive; Bulla; Pustule; Nodule/Tumor

21
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macule

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flat, circumscribed, discolored, less than 1 cm in diameter ex. freckles, tattoos, storkbite

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papule

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raised, defined, any color, less 1 cm in diameter ex. wart, insect bite, mulluscum, contaisum

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vesicle

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fluid filled, less than 1 cm diameter, ex. herpes simplex, chicken pox

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warning signs

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A—asymmetry; B—border irregularity; C—color variation; D—diameter > 6mm; E—elevation (controversial)

25
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risk factors of pressure ulcers

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Impaired mental status; Impaired nutritional status; Sensory Deficits; Immobility; Mechanical Force; Shearing and Friction; Increased Temperature; Excessive exposure to moisture

26
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diagnosis

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diagnosis - impaired skin integrity, at risk for infection; outcomes - very specific; interventions - actions taken

27
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wheal/hive

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raise flesh, colored or red edentous papules or plaques, vary in size/shape, ex. urticaria

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bulla

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fluid filled greater than 1 cm in diameter, ex. second degree burn, bullous impetigo

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postule

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purulent, fluid filled, raise of any size, ex. acne, folliculitis

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nodule

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solid palpable greater than 1 cm in diameter, often with depth, ex basal cell carcinoma

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tumor

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large nodule, ex large nerves, basal bell carcinoma, lipoma

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