Integumentary System

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the integumentary system, various skin injuries, infections, and treatment protocols.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, providing a barrier and skin tone.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue directly beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels and nerves.

Hypodermis

The layer of skin below the dermis, consisting mainly of fat and connective tissue.

Burn Classification

Injuries classified as minor, moderate, or major based on total body surface area affected.

Lund-Browder Chart

A tool used for assessing the size of burns in children.

Major Burns

Burns covering more than 20% of total body surface area requiring specialized medical care.

Scabies

A skin condition caused by a mite that leads to severe itching and requires a scabicide.

Head Lice

Parasites that infest the scalp, spreading through contact or shared personal items.

Impetigo

A bacterial skin infection characterized by reddish macules that become vesicular.

Atopic Dermatitis

A chronic inflammatory skin condition also known as infantile eczema.

Fungal Infections

Skin infections caused by fungi, including Tinea and Candidiasis.

Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory skin condition resulting from direct contact with irritants or allergens.

Topical Agents for Burns

Medications applied to burned skin, such as Silver Sulfadiazine and Mafenide Acetate.

Analgesia

Medications or methods to relieve pain, commonly used in burn treatment.

Tetanus

A vaccine-preventable disease for which monitoring is recommended after burns.

Fluid Replacement Therapy

Medical treatment focused on replenishing body fluids lost due to burns.

Patient Education

Teaching individuals about skin care and prevention of skin conditions.

Antihistamines

Medications used to treat allergic reactions and relieve itching in skin conditions.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, providing a barrier and skin tone.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue directly beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels and nerves.

Hypodermis

The layer of skin below the dermis, consisting mainly of fat and connective tissue.

Burn Classification

Injuries classified as minor, moderate, or major based on total body surface area affected.

Lund-Browder Chart

A tool used for assessing the size of burns in children.

Major Burns

Burns covering more than 20% of total body surface area requiring specialized medical care.

Scabies

A skin condition caused by a mite that leads to severe itching and requires a scabicide.

Head Lice

Parasites that infest the scalp, spreading through contact or shared personal items.

Impetigo

A bacterial skin infection characterized by reddish macules that become vesicular.

Atopic Dermatitis

A chronic inflammatory skin condition also known as infantile eczema.

Fungal Infections

Skin infections caused by fungi, including Tinea and Candidiasis.

Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory skin condition resulting from direct contact with irritants or allergens.

Topical Agents for Burns

Medications applied to burned skin, such as Silver Sulfadiazine and Mafenide Acetate.

Analgesia

Medications or methods to relieve pain, commonly used in burn treatment.

Tetanus

A vaccine-preventable disease for which monitoring is recommended after burns.

Fluid Replacement Therapy

Medical treatment focused on replenishing body fluids lost due to burns.

Patient Education

Teaching individuals about skin care and prevention of skin conditions.

Antihistamines

Medications used to treat allergic reactions and relieve itching in skin conditions.

First-degree burn

A superficial burn affecting only the epidermis, characterized by redness and pain but no blisters.

Second-degree burn (Partial-thickness burn)

A burn affecting the epidermis and part of the dermis, characterized by redness, pain, blistering, and swelling.

Third-degree burn (Full-thickness burn)

A severe burn that destroys the epidermis and dermis, extending into the hypodermis, characterized by a white, leathery, or charred appearance and often no pain due to nerve damage.

Functions of the Skin

Includes protection, temperature regulation, sensation, excretion, and vitamin D synthesis.

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory skin reaction caused by direct contact with a substance that physically or chemically damages the skin.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

An immune-mediated inflammatory skin reaction caused by exposure to an allergen that the individual has been sensitized to.