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The skin is comprised of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. Each layer consists
of numerous cells. Which cells would you find in the dermis? -
\Macrophage, Fibroblast, Mast Cells
The dermis is made up of proteins, i.e. collagen and elastin. These two proteins are
responsible for: -
\Giving skin tensile strength and providing the skin with elastic recoil
Red blood cells also known as erythrocytes are the most abundant cells in the blood.
They account for 40-45% of the blood. The % of blood made up of RBC's is measured
by a lab known as -
\Hematocrit
Stem cells produce a protein that makes red blood cells look red and gives them the
ability to transport oxygen. What is this protein called? -
\Hemoglobin
WBC produce protein that makes RBC look red and gives them the ability to transport
oxygen. What is this protein called? -
\Neutrophil
Assessment and documentation of a skin lesion should include location, sensation,
duration, morphology, and configuration. What is configuration? -
\shape or outline
Dermatomal corresponding to nerve root distribution is -
\zosteriform
To assess pain with non-verbal cognitively impaired patients or non-English speaking
patients, it is recommended to use -
\Wong Baker Faces Pain rating scale
Pain quantification would include: -
\intensity, location, quality, onset, duration, aggravating, alleviating factors
T/F- Staging is used for Pressure Ulcers ONLY -
\True
T/F- Wound assessments should be documented every four weeks at a minimum -
, \False---Should be documented weekly!
T/F- A stage III pressure ulcer is partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis,
dermis or both. -
\False
T/F-Painful blood filled blister located on the heel would be considered unstageable. -
\False---Suspected deep tissue injury
T/F- As we age, the basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis flattens
out. -
\True
Circular, free fluid filled, greater than 1 cm -
\Bulla
Superficial, solid, less than 1 cm, color varies. -
\Papule
Circular, free fluid filled, up to 1 cm -
\Vesicle
Linear erosion; destruction of skin by mechanical means -
\Excoriation
Loss of epidermis; caused by exposure to body fluids -
\Denuded
Smaller red macules located adjacent to the body of main lesions -
\Satellite lesions
Change in color of skin, circular flat discoloration, less than 1 cm -
\Macule
Firm, edematous plaque, infiltration of dermis, may last few hours -
\Wheal
Bottom of foot. -
\Plantar
Inner aspect of ankle -
\medial
Outer apect of ankle -
\Lateral
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