Archived from the original pdf on 7 september 2008. Check for temperature, texture, moisture dry, intact, skin turgor elastic, brisk, edema, lesions. What are the functions of the integumentary system. Match the following disease or disorder with the description that best describes the condition.
Any medical condition associated with the skin, hair or nails can be rightly considered the integumentary system disorder, which may be either mild or involve significant amount of severity and complexity. Discuss pressure ulcers and identify guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers 6. A patient has come to the health clinic with diarrhea of 3 days duration. The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. The skin is the largest organ in the body, weighing 69 pounds and. Functions of the integumentary system protection against injury and infection regulates body temperature sensory perception regulates water loss chemical synthesis. The integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems chapter of this glencoe biology companion course helps students learn the essential biology lessons of human anatomy. The student workbook for understanding medical surgical nursinghas been written and. The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, the subcutaneous tissue. The most common skin disorders are those caused by allergies or bacterial or fungal infections. Ch 1 human orientation answer key for slideshow above. Accessory structures integumentary accessory structures hair, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and nails. How does the structure of the integumentary system enable lifes functions. Over one thousand different disorders can affect the skin.
Living systems, from the organismal to the cellular level, demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Patients and clients with disorders of the vascular, lymphatic, and integumentary systems have complex and often interrelated health problems to be understood. Diseases, disorders, and injuries of the integumentary system. Even there are certain conditions that can claim the life of the victim, for example, skin cancer. The integumentary system contains many layers of cells and tissue making up the dermis and epidermis. Sandstrom, rn, msn, bc, cne associate professor in nursing, retired college of saint mary omaha, nebraska sharon l. Youll be asked to highlight sentences pertaining to firstdegree burns in yellow, seconddegree burns in orange, and thirddegree burns in pink.
Assign a research project to the class on one or more diseases disorders of the integumentary system. Lewis, rn, phd, faan shannon ruff dirksen, rn, phd, faan margaret mclean heitkemper, rn, phd, faan. If you redistribute part of this textbook, then you must retain in every digital format page view including but not limited to epub, pdf, and html and on every. Disorders and diseases of the integumentary system learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Student workbook for understanding medical surgical nursing. Disorders that can interfere with the proper function of the integumentary system since your skin is part of the integumentary system, there are many diseases that can affect this system. Functions of the skin skin is a barrier to microbes, chemical irritants, water loss. Disorders of the integumentary system continued dandruff white flakes of dead skin cells from the scalp decubitus ulcers sores or areas of inflammation that occur over bony prominences of the body eczema group of disorders caused by allergic or irritant reactions fungal skin infections. In this section, you will learn several of the most common skin conditions. Request pdf the integumentary system the skin is a large organ covering the exterior of the human body. Disorders of the integumentary system burns threat to life catastrophic loss of body fluids dehydration and fatal circulatory shock infection types first degree epidermis. Name key period study guide for test on the integumentary system. These range from annoying but relatively benign bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders, to skin cancer and severe burns, which can be fatal.
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and. Choices containing such words always, never, all and the like are very most likely to be incorrect. Learn to master important disease pathology with this helpful workbook. Treatment of a crohns diseaserelated cutaneous facial lesion with topical tacrolimus oral surgery, oral. As such, the skin protects your inner organs and it is in need of daily care and protection to maintain its health. This workbook is a guide for eating disorders anonymous eda members. Understand the functions and disorders of the integumentary system 2. We hope that this book will help you overcome bouts of perfectionism, excessive selfdoubt, or hopelessness. Explain the structure and function of the integumentary system 3. The disorders range from common to rare, such as acne, warts, skin cancers and etc. Chapter 43 care of the patient with an integumentary disorder.
Sebum or oil from the sebaceous glands is slightly acidic, retarding bacterial colonization on the skin surface. Diseases, injuries, and disorders of the integumentary system. Youll be asked to highlight sentences pertaining to firstdegree. How do you relate the integumentary system to the bodys communication systems. Sick call screener course integumentary system navy medicine. Integumentary system worksheet masarykova univerzita. Behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa and bingeeating.
Unit 3 the integumentary system stagg high school anatomy. Every time he eats or drinks something, he has an urgent diarrhea stool. This 20item nclex practice exam is intended to widen your knowledge on the diseases involving the integumentary system tip. C tattoo from infectious diseases to allergic reactions, tattoos carry many risks but one often overlooked safety hazard is how tattoos react to mri scans. Learn integumentary disorders with free interactive flashcards. Sweat from the sudoriferous glands is slightly hypertonic and can flush off most bacteria on the skin surface. Integumentary system diseases or disorders any medical condition associated with the skin, hair or nails can be rightly considered the integumentary system disorder, which may be either mild or involve significant amount of severity and complexity. Chapter 18 workbook answers chapter 18 integumentary system theory integumentary system terminology 1 b 2 d 3 i 4 g 5 a 6 j 7 f 8 h or e 9 c 10 e or h. Integumentary system, lecture notes, ziser, 2005 10 to recurring infections thermoregulation is less efficient due to loss of blood vessels and glands more vulnerable to hypothermia and heatstroke photoaging an acceleration of skin aging due to overexposure to sun uv. Discuss changes in the integumentary system due to aging 4. Vitamin d synthesis begins in skin exposed to uv light.
Describe the basic structure and function of the skin. This chapter will introduce the structure and functions of the integumentary system, as well as some of the diseases, disorders, and injuries that can affect this system. Integumentary system illnesses and disorders unlike some other body systems, the integumentary system quickly shows when it is struck by an injury or disorder. In this quizworksheet combo, youll be faced with multiplechoice questions on the function of the integumentary system. Workbook for essentials of human diseases and conditions, 6th. Diseases, injuries, and disorders of the integumentary system burns a burn is a type of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, or friction. The integumentary system the integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, the subcutaneous tissue below the skin, and assorted glands. Top layer squamous only is flattened, nonactive cells, filled with keratin. A big part of any recovery journey is learning to be honest with yourself.
Albinism recessive genetic trait that causes a deficiency or absence of melanin 3. Vitiligo is a patterned albinism thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder that kills melanocytes in specific regions of the skin. Discuss common disorders of the integumentary system 5. Students are to utilize research from the internet or. Assign a research project to the class on one or more diseasesdisorders of the. This quizworksheet combo will help test your understanding of the dermal layer. Choose from 500 different sets of integumentary disorders flashcards on quizlet. Rn, bsc, msc in adult health nursing, phd student hamsn 1 2. Viral disorders of the skin herpes simplex etiologypathophysiology type 1 most common cold sores type 2 genital herpes transmission direct contact with an open lesion type 2primarily sexual contact. What are some disorders of the integumentary system. The integumentary system synthesizes vitamin d 3, precursor of calcitriol, a hormone produced by the kidneys. Describe several different diseases and disorders of the skin. While only a small number of skin diseases account for most visits to the physician.
Assessment and management of clinical problems ninth edition prepared by. This course involves the study of structure and function of the human body. Vascular, lymphatic, and integumentary disorders physical. Epidermis non vascular outermost layer, continuously dividing cells dermis takes the largest portion of the skin and provides strength and structure. Epidermis is composed of stratified squamous and columnar epithelial cells. For example, in chapter 5, integumentary system, a just the highlights activity contains sentences describing features of first, second, and thirddegree burns. He says the stools occur five or six times per day and are very watery.
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