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epidermis
Skin's outer layer (it is avascular-forms hair, nails, and glandular structures).
the epidermis has _____ epithelial cells
Stratified squamous epithelial cells
dermis
provides nutrition to skin
Thickest skin layer
Connective tissue
subcutaneous tissue
underlies the skin
(fat -adipose tissue and connective tissue)
subcutaneous tissue is ____ vascularized
poorly
(harder to heal due to less blood flow)
functions of the largest organ of the body
,protection
thermoregulation
sensation
metabolism (vit D)
communication (facial expression)
to test elasticity (turgor), assess the ___ instead of the hand
anterior chest
older adult consideration
poor skin turgor
diminished circulation
dry skin
benign skin growths
sun damage
factors affecting integumentary function
, circulation
epidermis condition
allergy, infections
systemic diseases
trauma, mechanical forces
mechanical forces friction
Occurs when two surfaces rub together, causing potential for skin abrasion
first degree burn symptoms and example
pink/red with no blisters like a sunburn
second degree burn
moderate to deep partial thickness burn (dermal or deep dermal burn)
second degree burn symptoms
Pink, red, pale, ivory, light yellow, brown colors
moist with blisters (steam)
third degree burn
full thickness burn
brown, black, cherry red or white, vessels, blister, bullae, dry, leathery