Skin, hair, nails and glands
The integumentary system is made up of which of the following:
True
The dermis is the layer where we have specialized nerves that sense temperature, pain and pressure
False
The epidermis contains nerves and blood vessels
False
The leading cause of skin cancer is melanoma
False
The number of melanocytes an individual has determines their skin color
True
Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than cure
False
Eczema is contagious
Changing the patientâs position every 2 hours
Pressure ulcers can be prevented by
Epithelial
This type of tissue membrane lines body cavities
Histology
The study of tissue is called
1st degree burn
Which type of burn would be superficial, red, without blisters
Connective
This type of tissue holds things together and provides structure and support
Sudoriferous
These glands discharge secretions directly onto the skinâs surface and in part help cool the body
The epidermis is the location where sudoriferous and sebaceous glands are found
Which statement is NOT true about the epidermis?
be extremely painful and may be blistered
A 2nd degree burn would probably
constrict channeling blood from the periphery toward the bodyâs core
In a cold environment blood vessels of the skin
Not feverish
Afebrile refers to
Arrector pili
This structure causes hair to stand on end and produces goose bumps
1st degree burn
A sunburn without blisters is an example of
27%
A patient has a burn on their face, the front of the left arm and the entire right arm and abdomen (front). What is the total body surface area that is burned?
18%
A patient has a 2nd degree burn over the entire right arm, a 2nd degree burn to the face, and a 3rd degree burn to the front of the left arm. What is the total body surface area burned?
4963
A patient that weighs 182 pounds and has 30% TBSA, how much IV fluid would we have replaced in the first 8 hours?
False
Psoriasis lesions are contagious
Dilation of blood vessels in the skin to help raise the core body temperature
The skin helps maintain homeostasis by all of the following except
Vitamin D synthesis, protection, thermoregulation, excretion, sensation
Which of the following are functions of the skin..
A lesion on the heel with loss of tissue, but no fatty tissue, bone or muscle visible
Which of the following would be classified as a stage 2 pressure ulcer
Psoriasis
This condition is an autoimmune disorder causing skin cells to multiply faster than normal resulting in plaques or scaly skin
Vitiligo
This condition causes loss of skin color/white patches due to the loss of function or death of melanocytes
Macule
This condition results in an area of skin distinguished from surrounding skin by color, i.e., a freckle
Eczema
This condition is caused by your skin reacting abnormally to the environment, results in red itchy rash
Vesicle
This condition is characterized by clear fluid filled blister
Wheal
This condition is also known as hives
Albinism
This condition is a genetic condition resulting in lack of pigmentation
Dermatosis
abnormal skin condition
Leukoderma
white skin
Hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating
Epidermis
on the surface of the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Melanocyte
dark or black cell
Dermatology
study of the skin
Histology
study of tissue
Hypodermis
below the dermis
Leukocyte
white cell