What is an Acute wound? - ANSWER Disruption in the integrity of the skin and
underlying tissues in which healing progresses in timely and uncomplicated manner:
Surgical/trauma
What is medical battery? - ANSWER A failure to obtain informed consent before
providing services to a patient even if services are in the patient's best interest and follow
standards or practice
What is non-adherence? - ANSWER When a patient does not comply with or adhere to
interventions that the healthcare provider deems necessary
What are some recommended interventions when dealing with a non-adherent patient? -
ANSWER Set up mutually compatible goals. Negotiate treatment plan w/pt. Discuss
any problems the pt is having w/the plan. Make complex plans easier to understand and
follow.
What is a standard of care? - ANSWER Measures of care established by professional
organization that are generally accepted by the profession.
What is a recalcitrant wound? - ANSWER A wound that fails to respond to
interventions after 2-4 weeks despite multiple interventions.
What is a chronic wound? - ANSWER A wound that has failed to proceed orderly
through the healing process Examples: Pressure injury, venous ulcer
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,Describe the structure of the Dermis. - ANSWER Thick, dense, Fibroelastic, connective
tissue that is highly vascularized.
What is the function of the epidermis - ANSWER Provide a barrier against toxic
substances and microorganisms, prevent water loss, and repel water.
What is the function of the mast cell - ANSWER Use histamine and heparin to assist
with blood clotting.
What is the function of Langerhans cells - ANSWER Are the first line of defense against
environmental antigens by capturing, uptaking, and processing antigens that stimulate an
immune response.
What cells are located in the epidermis? - ANSWER keratinocytes, melanocytes,
langerhans cells, merkel cells
What structure are found in the reticular layer of the dermis? - ANSWER Nerves,
Sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
What is the function of a platelet? - ANSWER Form a platelet plug as part of the
clotting process
What is the difference between constitutive and facultative skin color - ANSWER The
amount of melanin in the skin before exposure to UV radiation and hormones (constitutive)
vs the amount after exposure to UV radiation and hormones (facultative)
What are the functions of the skin? - ANSWER Protection, immunity,
thermoregulation, sensation, metabolism, and communication.
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, What is the function of the macrophage - ANSWER Ingest dead tissue and cells, repair
injured tissues and act as a defense mechanism
Describe the structure of the epidermis - ANSWER Consist of 5 layers of mostly dead
cells, is avascular, and averages 0.1mm in thickness.
What is the function of the red blood cell - ANSWER To attract and move oxygen from
the lungs to the body's cells through hemoglobin
What substance does the keratinocyte produce and what is the function of that substance? -
ANSWER Keratin, a fibrous protein that makes the epidermis tough
What is the function of desmosomes? - ANSWER Bind keratinocytes together and
provide strength to each layer of the skin as the keratinocytes move to the surface
What are the most common types of white blood cells? - ANSWER Lymphocytes and
neutrophils
What is the average life span of a red blood cell? - ANSWER 120 days
What color is fascia and what is it's function? - ANSWER White and shiny sheath-like
covering for muscles, nerves, and blood vessels that keeps muscle fibers in tight bundles so
they can act as a single unit.
What are the functions of the dermis? - ANSWER Nourishment, protection, sensation,
and thermoregulation.
How is thermoregulation accomplished by the skin? - ANSWER Through vasodilation
(expanding of blood vessels) and vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) to dissipate
and retain heat through the release of sweat.
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underlying tissues in which healing progresses in timely and uncomplicated manner:
Surgical/trauma
What is medical battery? - ANSWER A failure to obtain informed consent before
providing services to a patient even if services are in the patient's best interest and follow
standards or practice
What is non-adherence? - ANSWER When a patient does not comply with or adhere to
interventions that the healthcare provider deems necessary
What are some recommended interventions when dealing with a non-adherent patient? -
ANSWER Set up mutually compatible goals. Negotiate treatment plan w/pt. Discuss
any problems the pt is having w/the plan. Make complex plans easier to understand and
follow.
What is a standard of care? - ANSWER Measures of care established by professional
organization that are generally accepted by the profession.
What is a recalcitrant wound? - ANSWER A wound that fails to respond to
interventions after 2-4 weeks despite multiple interventions.
What is a chronic wound? - ANSWER A wound that has failed to proceed orderly
through the healing process Examples: Pressure injury, venous ulcer
1
,Describe the structure of the Dermis. - ANSWER Thick, dense, Fibroelastic, connective
tissue that is highly vascularized.
What is the function of the epidermis - ANSWER Provide a barrier against toxic
substances and microorganisms, prevent water loss, and repel water.
What is the function of the mast cell - ANSWER Use histamine and heparin to assist
with blood clotting.
What is the function of Langerhans cells - ANSWER Are the first line of defense against
environmental antigens by capturing, uptaking, and processing antigens that stimulate an
immune response.
What cells are located in the epidermis? - ANSWER keratinocytes, melanocytes,
langerhans cells, merkel cells
What structure are found in the reticular layer of the dermis? - ANSWER Nerves,
Sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
What is the function of a platelet? - ANSWER Form a platelet plug as part of the
clotting process
What is the difference between constitutive and facultative skin color - ANSWER The
amount of melanin in the skin before exposure to UV radiation and hormones (constitutive)
vs the amount after exposure to UV radiation and hormones (facultative)
What are the functions of the skin? - ANSWER Protection, immunity,
thermoregulation, sensation, metabolism, and communication.
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, What is the function of the macrophage - ANSWER Ingest dead tissue and cells, repair
injured tissues and act as a defense mechanism
Describe the structure of the epidermis - ANSWER Consist of 5 layers of mostly dead
cells, is avascular, and averages 0.1mm in thickness.
What is the function of the red blood cell - ANSWER To attract and move oxygen from
the lungs to the body's cells through hemoglobin
What substance does the keratinocyte produce and what is the function of that substance? -
ANSWER Keratin, a fibrous protein that makes the epidermis tough
What is the function of desmosomes? - ANSWER Bind keratinocytes together and
provide strength to each layer of the skin as the keratinocytes move to the surface
What are the most common types of white blood cells? - ANSWER Lymphocytes and
neutrophils
What is the average life span of a red blood cell? - ANSWER 120 days
What color is fascia and what is it's function? - ANSWER White and shiny sheath-like
covering for muscles, nerves, and blood vessels that keeps muscle fibers in tight bundles so
they can act as a single unit.
What are the functions of the dermis? - ANSWER Nourishment, protection, sensation,
and thermoregulation.
How is thermoregulation accomplished by the skin? - ANSWER Through vasodilation
(expanding of blood vessels) and vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) to dissipate
and retain heat through the release of sweat.
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