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Foundations quiz

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Layers of epidermis in correct order
Answer bank: bone, fascia of muscle, muscle, dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous later, strat corneum, strat germinativum
Epidermis
strat corneum
strat germinativum
dermins
subcut layer
facscia of muscle
muscle
bone
What can lead to breakdown (_______ status + 3 things)
mobility status, increaes pressure, shearing, and friction
what is important for formation of collagen
vit c, zink, copper
What is the biggest issue for wounds?
Circulation impairment
What leads to maceration
moisture
what 3 adverse affects of fever increase risk of wounds
depeletes moisture
increases metabolic rate
increased need for oxygen
Stage 1 pressure injury:
intact skin with non-blanchable erythema or dyschromia
Stage 2 pressure injury:
Partial thickness injury w/ visibility to the papillary layer of the dermis.
Stage 3 pressure injury:
destruction of the papillary and reticular layer but not the subcut tissue. Full-thickness. full involvement of epi and invasion of dermis.
Stage 4 pressure injury:
Deep, full-0thickness tissue loss w/ exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.
Deep tissue injury:
intact but bruised or discolored skin w/ potential for rapid deterioration
What organ has the highest resistance to hypoxia?
Skin
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