N205 - Final Exam (graded A+ and with accurate solutions)

Physiological Functions of the Skin - ANS1. Protection 2. Sensation / precipitation 3. Storage 4. Absorption 5. Heat Regulation Structure of the skin - ANS- Epidermis - Dermis - Subcutaneous tissue Wound - ANSCreates an alteration/disruption of the skin Classifications 1. Cause (surgical vs. non-surgical) 2. Duration (acute vs. chronic) 3. Level of contamination 4. Depth of tissue affected 5. Color of the wound Level of contamination - ANSClassified according to bacterial contamination 1. Clean wound: - operative incisional wound with no inflammation 2. Clean/Contaminated wound: - no inflammation encountered, but respiratory, GI, urinary tract has been entered 3. Contaminated wound: - open, traumatic wounds or surgical wounds involving major break in sterile technique that show evidence of inflammation 4. Infected wound: - old, traumatic wounds containing dead tissue and wounds with evidence of infection Depth of Tissue affected - ANSsuperficial = epidermis partial thickness = dermis full thickness = subcutaneous, fascia & underlying muscle/tendon/bone