NURSE 3280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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epidermis Ans✓✓✓ outermost layer contains the subcutaneous gland.
dermis Ans✓✓✓ second most outermost layer. Contains hair follicle and
papilla.
subcutaneous layer Ans✓✓✓ bottom layer of the skin containing fatty
tissue
functions of the skin Ans✓✓✓ Protection
Temp regulation
Psychosocial- body image etc.
Sensation
Vitamin D production
Immunologic
Absorption
Elimination
four main pigments of skin Ans✓✓✓ Melanin
Carotene
Oxygenated hemoglobin
Reduced hemoglobin
,factors affecting skin integrity Ans✓✓✓ First line of defense
Adequately nourished or hydrated
Age or chronic illness
Adequate circulation
developmental considerations of the skin Ans✓✓✓ Younger than 2 skin
is weaker than adults.
Infants' skin and mucous membranes are easily injured.
The structure of the skin as a person ages.
Circulation and collagen are impaired.
causes of skin alterations Ans✓✓✓ Obesity
Cachexia
Excessive perspiration
Eczema or psoriasis-
cachexia Ans✓✓✓ less than appropriate amount of body nutrients.
excessive perspiration of the skin Ans✓✓✓ skin constantly being moist.
Sweating etc.
,eczema or psoriasis Ans✓✓✓ autoimmune condition that can cause
itchiness or pain.overgrowth of the epidermis can cause red or silver
plaques.
types of wounds Ans✓✓✓ intentional
open
acute
intentional wound Ans✓✓✓ a wound that is the result of a planned
surgical or medical intervention
appears to have a previous site. or unintentional- injury
open wound Ans✓✓✓ an injury in which the skin is interrupted,
exposing the tissue beneath.
margians no touching or closed- severe
acute wound Ans✓✓✓ injury fracture etc. or chronic- wound that has
been attempting to heal over a long period of time.
phases of wound healing Ans✓✓✓ Hemostasis
Inflammatory
Proliferation
Maturation
, Hemostasis (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ blood clotting begins, exudate is
formed, swelling and pain can occur.
inflammatory phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ lasts 2-3 days, white
blood cells move to the wound. Mild fever and pain.
Proliferative phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ several weeks, new tissue
built into wound space. Collagen and capillaries are repaired.
maturation phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ can take months to years.
Scar may form from collagen deposition
scar tissue never Ans✓✓✓ works as normal as tissue
factors affecting wound healing Ans✓✓✓ Pressure
Desiccation
Maceration
Trauma
Edema
Infection
Excessive bleeding
Necrosis
Biofilm
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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epidermis Ans✓✓✓ outermost layer contains the subcutaneous gland.
dermis Ans✓✓✓ second most outermost layer. Contains hair follicle and
papilla.
subcutaneous layer Ans✓✓✓ bottom layer of the skin containing fatty
tissue
functions of the skin Ans✓✓✓ Protection
Temp regulation
Psychosocial- body image etc.
Sensation
Vitamin D production
Immunologic
Absorption
Elimination
four main pigments of skin Ans✓✓✓ Melanin
Carotene
Oxygenated hemoglobin
Reduced hemoglobin
,factors affecting skin integrity Ans✓✓✓ First line of defense
Adequately nourished or hydrated
Age or chronic illness
Adequate circulation
developmental considerations of the skin Ans✓✓✓ Younger than 2 skin
is weaker than adults.
Infants' skin and mucous membranes are easily injured.
The structure of the skin as a person ages.
Circulation and collagen are impaired.
causes of skin alterations Ans✓✓✓ Obesity
Cachexia
Excessive perspiration
Eczema or psoriasis-
cachexia Ans✓✓✓ less than appropriate amount of body nutrients.
excessive perspiration of the skin Ans✓✓✓ skin constantly being moist.
Sweating etc.
,eczema or psoriasis Ans✓✓✓ autoimmune condition that can cause
itchiness or pain.overgrowth of the epidermis can cause red or silver
plaques.
types of wounds Ans✓✓✓ intentional
open
acute
intentional wound Ans✓✓✓ a wound that is the result of a planned
surgical or medical intervention
appears to have a previous site. or unintentional- injury
open wound Ans✓✓✓ an injury in which the skin is interrupted,
exposing the tissue beneath.
margians no touching or closed- severe
acute wound Ans✓✓✓ injury fracture etc. or chronic- wound that has
been attempting to heal over a long period of time.
phases of wound healing Ans✓✓✓ Hemostasis
Inflammatory
Proliferation
Maturation
, Hemostasis (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ blood clotting begins, exudate is
formed, swelling and pain can occur.
inflammatory phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ lasts 2-3 days, white
blood cells move to the wound. Mild fever and pain.
Proliferative phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ several weeks, new tissue
built into wound space. Collagen and capillaries are repaired.
maturation phase (wound healing) Ans✓✓✓ can take months to years.
Scar may form from collagen deposition
scar tissue never Ans✓✓✓ works as normal as tissue
factors affecting wound healing Ans✓✓✓ Pressure
Desiccation
Maceration
Trauma
Edema
Infection
Excessive bleeding
Necrosis
Biofilm
