tissue, membrane, SKIN

Question 1

Cyanosis

Answer 1

• bluish discolouration
of the skin due to reduced
oxygenation of blood – evident at gums, tongue, lips, cheeks and ear lobes.

Question 2

Pallor

Answer 2

• an unnatural paleness or absence of colour in the
skin
• look at mucous membranes, conjuctivae, nail beds
• Can be a sign of anemia

Question 3

Jaundice

Answer 3

• yellowish discoloration of the skin and
whites of the eyes
• can be due to liver impairment,
inflammation of gall bladder

Question 4

what is melanoma

Answer 4

•Cancerous pigment cells invade all
layers
•Can metastasise (spread) to
lymph/blood.
• Most deadly 50% die (5% of skin CA)
•Spreading black or brown patch
•Monitor moles (mole mapping)

Question 5

s&s and how to identify melanoma

Answer 5

a- asymmetry
b - boarders (uneven outer edges)
c - colour (dark black or multiple colours)
d - diameter (greater then 6mm)
e - evolving (change in size, colour, shape)

Question 6

Cellulitis, causes and intervention

Answer 6

Bacterial infection (main bact staph) of the underlying tissues of the skin causes swelling, pain, warmth.

Caused by bacteria entering through a cut. Lower extremities most likely affected. Can be lethal if spreads to lymph or blood

• Most likely to develop in people with circulatory disorders, diabetes, post-surgery, lymphoedema, malnutrition, immunocompromised, substance abuse problems.

prevention -
hand hygiene
exercise /passive exercise
elevation
compression stocking