NUR 2206 Skin Integrity

NUR 2206 Skin Integrity

• functions of skin

Answer protection, temp regulation, vit D production, sensation, im- munological, absorption, elimination

• what is heat used for

Answer vasodialation

• what is cold used for

Answer vasoconstriction

• Types of wounds

Answer intentional/unintentional, open/closed, acute/chronic

• Factors affecting healing

Answer

• pressure to wound

• dehydration
• maceration
• trauma to wound
• edema
• infection
• necrosis

• Phases of wound healing in order

Answer

• homeostasis 1 / 2

• inflammation
• proliferation
• maturation

• Homeostasis

Answer

• phase 1 of wound healing

• blood vessels constrict and cause clotting starting
• swelling and pain

• Inflammation

Answer

• stage 2 of wound healing

• phagocytosis
• generalized body response (temp raise)
• 4-6 days

• proliferation

Answer

• stage 3 of wound healing

• fibroblastic/regenerative phase
• granulation tissue

• maturation

Answer

• final stage of wound healing

• scar forms from collagen remodeling

• types of healing

Answer

• primary intention
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