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Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Disorders


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How does the skin appear in exfoliative dermatitis?
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Skin sloughs off; area is erythematous and edematous

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List the 3 major functions of the skin
1. Protection 2. Temperature regulation 3. Vitamin D synthesis
Nursing assessment of a burn includes:
1. Depth of burn 2. Causative agent 3. Temperature and duration 4. Skin thickness
How is the rule of nines divided throughout the body?
Head: 9% Arms: 9% each Legs- posterior: 9% Legs- anterior: 9% Chest: 18% Back: 18% Perineum: 1%
What is the goal of stage 3, or the long-term rehabilitation phase of a burn patient?
To return the patient to as normal state as possible; freedom from wound infection
When does the acute phase of a burn begin?
48-72 hours after burn injury; when kidneys excrete large volumes of urine
A burn's effect depends on which two factors?
1. The extent of the body's surface burned 2. The depth of the burn
Nonthermal burns result from:
Electricity Chemicals Radiation
The infection of paronychia is treat with:
Topical antibiotics and wet dressings; drainage may be needed
Describe the nails in a person with paronychia
Soft, brittle, and the shape can change as they grow into soft tissue
Where is lentigo malignant melanoma usually found?
On the heads and necks of older adults
What are the 4 types of malignant melanomas?
1. Superficial spreading (most common!) 2. Lentigo malignant 3. Nodular 4. Acral lentiginous
How does the skin appear in an individual with scabies?
Wavy, brown, threadlike lines; in the hands, arms, body folds and genitalia
What causes scabies?
The human itch mite
What does the pubic louse look like?
A crab with sharp pincers
What is pediculosis?
Lice infestation
What causes a comedo (black head) to be dark?
The effects of oxygen on sebum; not dirt
Eczema is associated with allergies to:
Chocolate Wheat Eggs Orange juice
How do urticaria and agioedema differ?
Angioedema occurs in the subcutaneous tissue; urticaria is a lesion of the skin and mucus membranes
Urticaria, or hives, are caused by:
The release of histamine
What is urticaria?
The presence of wheals or hives in an allergic reaction
Dermatitis medicamentosa occurs when:
People are given a medication to which they are hypersensitive
How does the skin appear in exfoliative dermatitis?
Skin sloughs off; area is erythematous and edematous
What causes exfoliative dermatitis?
The ingestion of certain heavy metals, or by antibiotics, aspirin, codeine, gold or iodine.
What causes dermatitis venenata?
Contact with certain plants; poison ivy, poison oak
What causes contact dermatitis?
Contact with agents in the environment to which the individual is hypersensitive
What will the skin look like in contact dermatitis?
Papules and vesicles appearing on dorsal surfaces
What are papules?
Small, raised, solid skin lesions less than 1cm in diameter
List the fungal disorders of the skin:
Tinea capitis Tinea corporis Tinea cruris Tinea pedis
What is the most common fungal infection?
Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
What is tinea corporis?
Ringworm of the body
List the bacterial disorders of the skin:
Cellulitis Impetigo contagiosa Folliculitis (furuncles, carbuncles, felons)
Describe a stage 4 pressure injury:
Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, cartilage or muscle; eschar and slough may be present
What are the 4 important functions of the subcutaneous layer?
1. Stores water and fat 2. Insulates the body 3. Protects the organs lying beneath it 4. Provides a pathway for nerves and blood vessels
What is sweat composed of?
Water, salt, urea, uric acid, ammonia, sugar, lactic acid, ascorbic acid
Dark skin is predisposed to certain conditions, including:
Pseudofolliculitis, keloids, mongolian spots
What does PQRST stand for in regard to assessing a chief skin complaint?
P- Provocative and Palliative factors Q- Quality and Quantity R- Region S- Severity T- Time
What does ABCDE stand for in regard to assessing growths or changes in a mole?
A- Asymmetric B- Border C- Color D- Diameter E- Elevated
Describe a stage 1 pressure injury:
Is in a localized area of the skin; intact with nonblanchable redness.
Describe a stage 2 pressure injury:
Partial thickness loss; appears as shallow wound that is shiny/dry, with a pink-red wound bed without slough or bruising.
List the viral disorders of the skin
Herpes simplex Herpes zoster Pityriasis rosea
What is an unstageable pressure injury?
An injury with full-thickness tissue loss, a wound base covered with slough, and eschar; the depth and stage cannot be determined until base of the wound is exposed.
Prevention of _______ is a primary goal related to impetigo contagiosa.
Glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney)
Define suppuration:
The production of purulent material
What is a carbuncle?
A cluster of furuncles
What type of soap should be used in removing the crust from a patient with impetigo contagiosa?
Antiseptic; before applying antibiotic cream, lotion, or ointment
Lesions associated with impetigo contagiosa starts as macules, and develop into:
Pustulant vesicles which rupture and form a dried exudate
Why might cellulitis symptoms worsen before getting better with antibiotic therapy?
The bacteria die and release substances that damage tissue.
The affected body part in cellulitis should be kept:
Immobilized and elevated; warm moist dressings should be applied to the infected area
How does the skin appear in a person with cellulitis?
Erythematous, edematous, tender, and warm
Cellulitis is an infection of the:
Skin and underlying subcutaneous tissues
How can the bacteria causing cellulitis be spread?
By direct contact with an open area on a person who has the infection.
What are the common causes of of cellulitis in adults?
Streptococci and staphylococcus aureus