NUR 105 Exam 2 - 4. Secretion 2. Functions of skin Answer protec...

NUR 105 Exam 2

• Functions of skin

Answer

• Protection

• Sensation
• Temperature regulation
• Secretion

• Functions of skin

Answer protection

Normal flora inhibits others to multiply

• functions of skin

Answer sensation

alerts to pain, heat, cold and pressure

• functions of skin

Answer temperature regulation

radiation, evaporation, conduction, and convection

• functions of skin

Answer secretion 1 / 3

sebum lubricates skin and hair

• Skin assessment details include ......................... 1. Color
• Circulation and sensation
• Temperature
• Hydration/dryness
• Look for edema
• Look at skin integrity

• color of the skin should be...

Answer Normal for ethnicity

• Color

Answer

Ecchymosis- bruising

• Color

Answer

Purpura-

Purple or brownish-red spots on the skin or in the mouth

• Color

Petechiae-

Answer Tiny, round, non-raised on the skin, not a rash but gives the appearance of a rash 2 / 3

• Color

Erythema-

Answer Abnormal redness of the skin

• Circulation and sensation

Answer

• Circulation-
• Pulses (three components)

3. CRT

• pressing on nail and it immediately turning back to normal color = good circulation

• Rate, strength, rhythm
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy- helps your heart beat the normal rhythm (through

pacemaker)

• Temperature-

Answer Skin warm

• Hydration and dryness
• Tenting

• Turgor

Answer

• Tenting-dehydration

• Turgor- Elasticity
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