NUR 2090: INTEGUMENTARY/WOUND EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Abrasion
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Abcess
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
Approximated
closed, with the wound's edges touching each other
Binders
devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, or limit
motion
Deep Tissue Injury (DTI)
persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration
Dehiscence
Bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound
What are the main functions of the skin?
Protection
, Thermoregulation
Sensation
Metabolism
Communication
Older Adult Considerations for Skin
poor skin turgor
Diminished circulation
Dry skin
Benign skin growths
Sun damage
Normal Characteristics of Skin (Color/Temp/Moisture/Texture/Odor)
Color: appropriate to ethnicity
Temperature: Warm to touch
Moisture: dry
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Abrasion
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Abcess
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
Approximated
closed, with the wound's edges touching each other
Binders
devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, or limit
motion
Deep Tissue Injury (DTI)
persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration
Dehiscence
Bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound
What are the main functions of the skin?
Protection
, Thermoregulation
Sensation
Metabolism
Communication
Older Adult Considerations for Skin
poor skin turgor
Diminished circulation
Dry skin
Benign skin growths
Sun damage
Normal Characteristics of Skin (Color/Temp/Moisture/Texture/Odor)
Color: appropriate to ethnicity
Temperature: Warm to touch
Moisture: dry
