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NUFT 204 - Skin, Hair And Nails Assessment – Q&A
NUFT 204 - Skin, Hair And Nails Assessment – Q&A
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NUFT 204 - Skin, Hair And Nails Assessment – Q&A1.What are the three skin layers: 1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Subcutaneous
2.What is the role of the epidermal layer of skin?: Protection against
infection and injury
3.Which skin layer is our sin color derived from?: Epidermis
4.What types of tissues are found in the dermal layer of skin?: 1.
Connective tissue (i.e. collagen)
2. Elastic tissue
5.What are the 4 epidermal appendages?: 1. Hair
2.Sebaceous glands
3.Sweat glands
4.Nails
6.What protein are nails made of and what is its role?: 1. Keratin
2. Protection
7.What are the 2 types of sweat glands?: 1. Eccrine
2. Apocrine
8.What do sebaceous glands do?: Lubricate skin and hair
9.What are the 10 functions of the skin?: 1. Protection from
pathogens/foreign substances
2.Prevents penetration
3.Retains fluid and electrolytes
4.Perception/sensation
5.Temperature regulation
6.Communication/express emotions (i.e. color change with
embarrassment and exercise)
7.Identification
8,. Wound repair
9.Absorption and excretion via sweat
10.Production of vitamin d
10.What Health History Questions should be asked when doing a skin as-
sessment?: 1. Any previous history for skin disease (i.e. allergies, hives,
psoriasis, eczema)
2.Change in moles (i.e. size, color, shape)
3.Change in pigmentation of skin
4.Excessive dryness, or moisture
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5.Pruritus
6.Excessive bruising
7.Any rashes or lesions
8.Medications used on skin (i.e. OTC, herbal, or Rx includes skin care
products)
9.Any alopecia
10.Any nail changes
11.Any environmental or occupational hazards (i.e. excessive time
spent outside, etc.)
12.Self behaviors (i.e. SPF use >30, tanning salon use)
13.Any family history of skin conditions
11.What should be included in physical exam of skin?: 1. Assess skin color
and uniformity
- look at general pigmentation (should be consistent over body
surface except vascular areas)
- note any bruising or widespread color change (i.e. paleness, redness,
etc.)
-look at vascularity/perfusion of skin (increased or decreased flow to an
area is concerning)
-Consider external variables that can influence skin color (i.e. emotions,
environ- ment, etc.)
-should expect sun-exposed skin to be darker
2.Systematically inspect and palpate skin from head to neck to trunk,
arms, legs, and back
- note any intentional localized skin variations (i.e. tattoos, coining
patterns)
—note any normal localized skin variations (i.e. moles, freckles, patches,
striae)
-note any temperature and moisture changes
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