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Assessment of the Integumentary System
Nursing Assessment of the Integumentary System
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
12/09/2009

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What are the functions of the integumentary system?
Definition
Protection, Homeostasis (Fluid/electrolyte balance), Temperature regulation, Sensory Perception, Vitamin synthesis, Psycho social
Term
Where does wound healing occur in the skin
Definition
At the Dermis level
Term
What is the most important factor leading degeneration of the skin components/
Definition
Sun exposure
Term
What are the skin changes associated with aging?
Definition
Eyelid diversion, Deepening of the orbit, Changes in the contour of the face, paper thin/transparent skin, Verosis (dry skin), Actinic lentigo (liver spots), senile (cherry) aniomas, nail changes (longitudinal ridges and thickening)
Term
What to the various alterations in skin color indicate?
Definition
White(pallor)-CBC/anemia, fever,
Yellow (jaundice) LFT's. Kidney
Red(erythemia)-polycythemia, ETOH, Venous stasis, VDT
Blue(cyanosis) O2, circulation, temp
Brown - Addison's disease
Term
What are colaced lesions?
Definition
Run together - borders touching
Term
What are clustered lesions?
Definition
Grow together, but not touching
Term
What are serpiginous lesions?
Definition
Creeping - from one area to another
Term
How is cyanosis assess on a dark skinned person?
Definition
conjunctuviae, palms, soles, buccal mucosa
Term
How is edema assessed on a dark skinned person?
Definition
Examine the area for decreased color and palpate for tightness
Term
How is pallor assessed on a dk. skinned person?
Definition
sclerae, conjunctuvae, buccal mucose, tongue, lips, nailbeds
Term
How is jaundice assessed on a dark skinned person?
Definition
Scleraa
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How are rashes assessed on a dark skinned person
Definition
palpate skin for texture changes
Term
What do green fingernails indicate?
Definition
pseudonomas
Term
What causes cellulitis?
Definition
Streptocoaal or staphylococcal infection
Term
What is Pemphigus and how is it treated?
Definition
Autoimmune disease involving IgG
TX:
High dose Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressive drugs, Topical antibiotic creams
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