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Integumentary System

Skin layers, epidermal cells, appendages, functions and thermoregulation.

38 cards · 8 topics · realistic illustrations · plain-language answers

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Why Skin Matters1

Why is the skin so important in nursing?

Skin Layers6

What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis
What are the five layers of the epidermis?
Dermis
Collagen vs elastin?
Hypodermis

Epidermal Cells5

What are the four cells of the epidermis?
Keratinocyte
Melanocyte
Langerhans cell
Merkel cell

Keratin & Melanin3

Keratin
Melanin
Keratinization

Skin Appendages5

What are the skin appendages?
Hair
Nails
Sebaceous glands
Sudoriferous glands

Skin Functions6

What are the functions of the skin?
How does the skin prevent infection?
How does the skin prevent fluid loss?
Why is major skin damage a priority?
What are the four stages of wound healing?
How does the skin sense things?

Thermoregulation8

Thermoregulation
Vasodilation vs vasoconstriction?
Diaphoresis
What are the four ways the body loses heat?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Evaporation

Aging & Assessment4

How does skin change with age?
How do you assess the skin?
Braden Scale
How do you promote skin health?

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