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Skin is normally ______ A Acidic
A Acidic
B Basic
C Neutral
D Alkaline
Function of the epidermis Protection, sensation (nerve endings), melanocytes -
pigmentation
T/F The epidermis IS able to True: The epidermis is able to regenerate
regenerate
T/F the epidermal appendages such True
as hair follicles, sweat glands, and
sebaceous glands are NOT able to
regenerate
T/F Subcutaneous tissue can False: subcutaneous tissue CAN NOT regenerate
regenerate
T/F Muscle can regenreate False: Muscle can NOT regenerate
Function of the skin Protection from pathogens. irritants, loss of fluid and
electrolytes
Heat regulation, sensation, perception, excretion, Vit
D, body image
Steroid effect on the epidermis Inhibits mitosis
, Cohesion between the dermis and Rete ridges
epidermis is due to what anatomical
structure? Cohesion is decreases in the very young and very old
due to underdeveloped rete ridges or degradation
of rete ridges
Management of dry scaly feet Wash in water/vinegar in 4:1 ratio; apply moisturizer
except in between toes
T/F the dermis is normally acid and False: the dermis is naturally moist and slightly acidic
dry
T/F Subcutaneous tissue is the 3rd False: Subcutaneous tissue is not a layer of the skin
layer of skin
T/F Muscle tissue is more susceptible True: Due to the higher metabolism and vascular
to pressure injury than the skin nature of muscle it is more susceptible to prolonged
pressure
Partial thickness injuries contain which Partial thickness wounds contain epidermis and may
tissue layers? contain dermis as well
Full thickness injury extends to which Full thickness injury includes the epidermis and the
tissue layer dermis and also extends into the subcutaneous
tissue, muscle or to bone
Prevention of friction damage to skin Use of emollients
Reduce sliding force
Cover vulnerable areas
Gentle skin care
Types of moisture associated skin Incontinence Associated Skin Damage
damage Intertriginous Dermatitis
Damage due to wound drainage or tube leakage:
periwound MASD
Products for moisture barrier Petrolatum, zinc oxide, dimethocone, copolymer film