Integumentary and Diabetes Nursing: Key
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What are the five major functions of Protection, Temperature Regulation, Vitamin D
the skin? Metabolism, Sensation, Excretion.
What percentage of body weight 15% of body weight.
does the skin account for?
What percentage of the body's blood 33% of blood supply.
supply is used by the skin?
What initial signs can indicate cardiac Changes in the skin.
issues?
What are keratinocytes responsible Producing keratin.
for?
What is the life cycle duration of One month.
keratinocytes?
What is the role of Langerhans cells? Immune function.
What do melanocytes produce? Melanin.
What is the function of Merkel cells? Sensitive to light touch.
,What does the dermis contain? Blood vessels, nerve endings, immune cells,
collagen, elastin, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous
glands.
What is the primary function of Insulation and protection.
subcutaneous tissue?
What type of tissue is found in the Adipose tissue (fat).
hypodermis?
What do nails indicate about a Overall health, nutrition, and self-care habits.
person's health?
What is the significance of a It includes current condition, daily skin care routine,
comprehensive history in and recent changes.
integumentary assessment?
What is vitiligo? A condition where melanocytes are lost in specific
areas of the skin, resulting in white patches.
What is albinism? A genetic condition characterized by a lack of
melanin production, leading to very light skin, hair,
and eyes.
How does diabetes mellitus affect skin It can lead to poor wound healing and increased risk
health? of infection.
What are common effects of They can cause thinning of the skin and increased
corticosteroids on the skin? fragility.
, What dietary components are Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
important for skin health?
What is dermatoporosis? A gradual decline in skin function, often referred to
as 'skin frailty.'
What is the gold standard for skin Excisional biopsy.
biopsy?
What does a CBC test help determine It helps determine the presence of infection.
in skin assessments?
What is the most common type of Punch biopsy.
biopsy performed?
What are primary lesions? Lesions that are directly caused by a disease process.
What are secondary lesions? Lesions that result from changes in primary lesions.
What is the significance of sun UV radiation can damage skin, accelerate aging, and
exposure in skin health? increase the risk of skin cancer.
What are the effects of smoking on It causes vasoconstriction, leading to dryness,
skin health? cracking, and risk for wounds.
What are the most common bacteria Gram-positive bacteria, primarily Staphylococcus
causing uncomplicated skin aureus and Staphylococcus pyogenes.
infections?
What is cellulitis? A bacterial skin infection characterized by redness,
swelling, and pain, often affecting deeper layers of
tissue.
What is impetigo? A highly contagious bacterial skin infection that
causes red sores, often around the nose and mouth.
Concepts and Care Strategies – Questions With
Accurate Answers
Save
Terms in this set (187)
What are the five major functions of Protection, Temperature Regulation, Vitamin D
the skin? Metabolism, Sensation, Excretion.
What percentage of body weight 15% of body weight.
does the skin account for?
What percentage of the body's blood 33% of blood supply.
supply is used by the skin?
What initial signs can indicate cardiac Changes in the skin.
issues?
What are keratinocytes responsible Producing keratin.
for?
What is the life cycle duration of One month.
keratinocytes?
What is the role of Langerhans cells? Immune function.
What do melanocytes produce? Melanin.
What is the function of Merkel cells? Sensitive to light touch.
,What does the dermis contain? Blood vessels, nerve endings, immune cells,
collagen, elastin, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous
glands.
What is the primary function of Insulation and protection.
subcutaneous tissue?
What type of tissue is found in the Adipose tissue (fat).
hypodermis?
What do nails indicate about a Overall health, nutrition, and self-care habits.
person's health?
What is the significance of a It includes current condition, daily skin care routine,
comprehensive history in and recent changes.
integumentary assessment?
What is vitiligo? A condition where melanocytes are lost in specific
areas of the skin, resulting in white patches.
What is albinism? A genetic condition characterized by a lack of
melanin production, leading to very light skin, hair,
and eyes.
How does diabetes mellitus affect skin It can lead to poor wound healing and increased risk
health? of infection.
What are common effects of They can cause thinning of the skin and increased
corticosteroids on the skin? fragility.
, What dietary components are Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
important for skin health?
What is dermatoporosis? A gradual decline in skin function, often referred to
as 'skin frailty.'
What is the gold standard for skin Excisional biopsy.
biopsy?
What does a CBC test help determine It helps determine the presence of infection.
in skin assessments?
What is the most common type of Punch biopsy.
biopsy performed?
What are primary lesions? Lesions that are directly caused by a disease process.
What are secondary lesions? Lesions that result from changes in primary lesions.
What is the significance of sun UV radiation can damage skin, accelerate aging, and
exposure in skin health? increase the risk of skin cancer.
What are the effects of smoking on It causes vasoconstriction, leading to dryness,
skin health? cracking, and risk for wounds.
What are the most common bacteria Gram-positive bacteria, primarily Staphylococcus
causing uncomplicated skin aureus and Staphylococcus pyogenes.
infections?
What is cellulitis? A bacterial skin infection characterized by redness,
swelling, and pain, often affecting deeper layers of
tissue.
What is impetigo? A highly contagious bacterial skin infection that
causes red sores, often around the nose and mouth.
