T1 - Blueprint (Josh) Flashcards
Skin Assessment:
How often does the epidermis regenerate?
q 28-45 days
Skin Assessment:
Which layer of skin is responsible for temp regulation, homeostasis?
Epidermis
***also site of Vit D metabolism
Skin Assessment:
What are petechiae a sign of?
increased capillary fragility and venous stasis
Skin Assessment:
How are moles (lesions) assessed?
ABCDE
A - assymetry of shape B - border irregularity C - color variations within one lesion D - diameter greater than 6 mm E - evolving or changing features
Skin Assessment:
Which diagnostic test tests for FUNGAL infections?
Which diagnostic test tests for BACTERIAL infections?
Which diagnostic test tests for VIRAL infections?
KOH (Potassium Chloride) - Fungal
C and S - Bacterial
Tzanck Smear - Viral
Skin Problems:
When does the Proliferative Phase of wound healing begin and how long does it last?
day 4 to 2-3 wks
Skin Problems:
Which type of wound closure has loss of tissue?
Second Intention (has a cavity)
Skin Problems:
What is the characteristic appearance of Psoriasis?
silver appearance scaling or skin
Skin Problems:
What are the medications used to treat Psoriasis?
Corticosteroids (Triamcinolone Acetonide)
Tar Prep
Anthralin
Calciptriene
Tazarotene
UV B Light Therapy
PUVA Therapy
Systemic Meds
Skin Problems:
Which type of Keratosis is pre-cancerous?
Actininc Keratosis
***sebhorric keratosis is NOT pre-cancerous
Skin Problems:
Which type of skin cancer is the following:
rough, scaly lesion with central ulceration and crusting
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Skin Problems:
Which type of skin cancer is the following:
small, waxy nodule with superficial blood vessels
has well-defined borders
Basal Cell Carcinomas
Skin Problems:
Which type of skin cancer is most serious?
Melanomas
***Use ABCDE to self-examine
Skin Problems:
What are some BACTERIAL skin infections?
Folliculitis
Furuncles
Cellulitis
MRSA
Skin Problems:
What are some VIRAL skin infections?
Herpes Type 1 and 2 (genital)
Herpes Zoster (chickenpox and shingles)
Skin Problems:
What are some FUNGAL skin infections?
Tinea Pedis
Tinea Cruris
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Corporis
Candidas Albacans (yeast infection)
Burns:
Which type of burn blisters?
2nd Degree Superficial (Partial Thickness)
Burns:
Which type of burns blanch?
1st Degree (Superficial)
2nd Degree Deep Dermal (Partial Thickness)
***if they blanch, they don’t blister
Burns:
How long does it take a 1st Degree burn to heal?
2-7 days
Burns:
Which type of burns are painful?
1st and 2nd Degree
Burns:
Which burn fits this description:
- pale white, charred
- deep red, black, brown
- dry, leathery surface
- severe edema
- fat exposed
- tissue disrupted
- no blisters
3rd Degree (Full Thickness)
Burns:
Why would someone with Full Thickness burns urinate blood?
hemolysis
Burns:
Which full thickness burn has edema?
Which full thickness burn has NO edema?
Full Thickness (3rd Degree)
Deep Full Thickness
Burns:
What are examples of thermal burns?
steam
scalds
fire
Burns:
What is main concern with electrical burns?
cardiac arrest
***depth of burn; Rule of 9’s doesn’t apply
Burns:
What are signs and symptoms of Inhalation Injury?
SOB; dyspnea
Hoarseness
Stridor
Flaring
Tachypnea
Burns to face, neck, mouth
Sooty sputum
Singed facial hair
Swelling of face, neck, trachea
Burns:
What is the patho of inhalation injury?
CO binds to Hgb and decreases O2 delivery and hypoxemia occurs
Burns:
What else does smoke do to lungs?
decreases surfactant and may cause ARDS, brochospasm, atelectasis, edema, and infections
Burns:
What is treatment regiment for Inhalation Injury?
100 percent FiO2 ASAP
Early Intubation
Rest
Maintain Airway
May need PEEP (expect them to get ARDS)
Burns:
What are the phases of Burn Care?
Resuscitation Phase
Acute Care Phase
Rehab Phase
Burns:
What are the labs like in the first 24 hrs of the Resuscitation Phase?
HCT and Hgb elevated (due to third spacing)
Na+ decreased (due to third spacing)
K+ increased (due to cell destruction)
WBC initial increase then left shift
Glucose elevated due to stress
ABG slight hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis
Protein and Albumin low due to fluid loss
Carboxyhemoglobin elevated
Burns:
What happens to labs after 48-72 hrs of the Resuscitation Phase
Hgb and HCT decreased (due to fluid shift back into vasscular space)
Na+ remains decreased( due to renal and wound loss)
K+ decreased (due to renal loss and mvmt back into cells)
Burns:
How long does the Resuscitation Phase last?
until plasma vol is restored
Burns:
What is circulation like during Resuscitation Phase?
Hypovolemia
Increase HR
Decrease CO
Decrease CVP
Decrease UOP
Burns:
What would be the GI assessment during the Resuscitation Phase?
SNS (Fight of Flight) Response
- slowing of motility
- ileus
- Curling’s Ulcer (give H2 blockers)
Burns:
What would the Metabolic condition be during Resuscitation Phase?
Hypermetabolic (needs lots of calories)
***but you don’t want to give if they have no motility
Burns:
What is the management goal during Resuscitation Phase?
Hemodynamic Stability
- keep UOP 0.5-1 mL per kg per hr
- keep SBP above 90
- large bore IV with LR Bolus (expect to gain 15% base weight in emergent phase)
Burns:
When is the Acute Care Phase?
36-72 hrs after injury
Burns:
What is the hallmark characteristic of the Acute Care Phase?
diuresis
Burns:
Which type is painful: Silver Sulfadiazine or Mefenide Aceetate?
Mefenide Aceetate
Burns:
If Mefenide Aceetate is more painful that Silver Sulfadiazine, what is the reason we would choose to give it?
it can penetrate the eschar better than S.S
Burns:
What is the DOC for electrical burns?
Mefenide Aceetate
***give 2 x’s a day