PRN 1032 Final Exam Study Guide (A+ Graded)

Pressure ulcers correct answers Often occurs due to immobility and shearing can also play a role Pressure ulcer risk factors correct answers Moisture, Malnutrition and Alter sensory perception Interventions to prevent skin breakdown correct answers Skin kept dry and clean, Avoid friction and shear, Positioning of the patient every 2 hours Cellulitis correct answers Is a skin disorder caused by infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, usually caused by Staphylococcus. Fungal infections correct answers Candidiasis is known to affect the mouth, esophagus and vagina, appearance is a yellow or white patches in the mouth. It causes itching and white discharge from vagina Squamous cell carcinoma correct answers Is caused by sunlight, affects the epidermis, and can become invasive and metastasize to other areas of the body. Tumor that begins as a small nodule that rapidly becomes ulcerated. Sheering correct answers Rubbing/friction, skin moving one way and the bone staying. Don't slide the patient, lift them instead Burn injuries correct answers injuries to the skin caused by exposure to extreme heat, hot liquids, electrical agents, strong chemicals, or radiation Burn diet correct answers High calorie, high protein, and vitamins C and Zinc to assist in healing Acne types correct answers Acne rosacea begins between age 30- 50 years; characterized by erythema(redness), papules, pustules, and telangiectasias. Acne vulgaris begins early puberty; factors that contribute to it are hereditary disposition, increased androgen levels, and premenstrual hormonal fluctuations Acne diet correct answers Important to eat healthy-well balanced diet. May be caused by fatty/greasy foods Types of inmmunity correct answers Active artificially acquired immunity occurs via immunization. E.g: Flu vaccinations Passive natural immunity occurs transmission of mother to baby. E.g: Mother to baby, Utero, Breast milk First line of defense correct answers is intact skin against harmful environmental agents. Skin functions as a protective barrier for the underlying tissues, helping maintain integrity. Sebaceous glands excrete sweat, lactic acid, and fatty acids to limit microbial growth