1. Introduction to Nursing
TOPIC 1: Introduction to Nursing
Learning Goal C: Identify the systems of a healthy body
HLT33115 Unit: HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
Related Assessment: Task C

2. Recap - Systems

3. Integumentary System
Integumentary System is: covers the muscular skeletal system, protects as a barrier against infection, regulates body temperature

4. Tissue: Epithelial tissue, connective tissue
Integumentary System
Organs: Skin
Tissue: Epithelial tissue, connective tissue
Skeletal Cells: blood cells, fat cells, immune cells, squamous cells
Molecules: Proteins, Fats

5. Covers the body
Barrier covering the entire body. Provides structure

6. Covers the body
Barrier covering the entire body. Provides structure

7. Protects infection by prokaryotes, viruses and fungi's entering
Epidermis – Outer layer (Thin layer of connective tissue) stops things getting in.
Dermis – Middle layer – contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, collagen , sweat gland – catches bacteria
Hypodermis – deep layer – made of fats for warmth.
Immune
Protects infection by prokaryotes, viruses and fungi's entering

8. Protects infection by prokaryotes, viruses and fungi's entering
Temperature
Protects infection by prokaryotes, viruses and fungi's entering
If too hot – our sweat glands open up and we lose water, and our blood vessels move to the surface to give off heat.
If too cold – our muscles shiver and we constrict or blood vessels to keep heat in.

10. Healthy Integumentary System:
Is in tact – nil cuts, breaks, abrasions, or bruises.
Skin should be warm to touch, have blood flow, nil bumps, blemishes or major discolouration.
Have flexibility (good turgor) – returning to position within 1second.

11. So What. Summary Key Terms- these are taken from our discussions
So What? Summary Key Terms- these are taken from our discussions. Please note these are not exact definitions but provide a general understanding.
Integumentary System: Responsible covering the muscles and bones, protection, and thermoregulation
System Organs: skin
Tissue: epithelial tissue, connective tissue
Cells: squarmous cells, fat cells, etc.
Epidermis – Outer layer (Thin layer of connective tissue) stops things getting in.
Dermis – Middle layer – contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, collagen , sweat gland – catches bacteria
Hyperdermis – deep layer – made of fats for warmth.
Healthy Integumentary system:
Is in tact – nil cuts, breaks, abrasions, or bruises.
Skin should be warm to touch, have blood flow, nil bumps, blemishes or major discolouration.
Have flexibility (good turgor) – returning to position within 1 second.
Nursing Observations:
Skin check – investigate that it is intact
Skin infection – check that there are no signs of infection i.e. redness, pain or swelling
Skin Turgor test – pinch it and see flexibility