Integumentary System Test Review

Components of Test Labeling Cross Section (no word bank) Components of Skin Functions of the Skin Pigmentation Abnormalities Diseases Burns / Charting burns Skin Assessment terms

Pigmentation Which pigmentation are the hands & feet?

Identify the Disease Non-contagious Erythema Silver/white scales

Pigmentation Which pigmentation is the skin?

Pigmentation Which pigmentation is the skin?

Identify the Disease Highly contagious Caused by strep / staph What would Tx be?

Identify the Disease Contagious Fungal infection Raised circular area

Identify the Disease Fungal infection Itchy, burning Affects the feet What would Tx be?

Identify the Disease Caused by UV damage Develops from a change in a mole

Abnormalities Example of crusts / wheals Skin ulcer / acne Difference in vesicle and pustule Give examples Difference in macule and papule

Skin Assessment Edema = Swelling Turgor = Hydration Turgor Test Checking hydration Gently pull skin up; let go; count # of sec. it takes to return to position Edema Test Checking for swelling Press skin above ankle; count # of sec. it takes to return to position Blanching Test (Nails only) Checking for circulation Press nail bed; count # of sec. it takes to return to return to the normal color

Edema