Introduction The Braden Scale is a tool that is used to measure patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin over a bony prominence on the body. Pressure ulcers are staged depending on the severity of the injured tissue. A registered nurse administers the Braden Scale in a hospital setting or long-term care facility. The Braden Scale is administered by assessing the patient’s risk for developing pressure ulcers depending on the scores from the specific
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BIOLOGY RESEARCH PAPER ULTRAVIOLET RAYS & DNA FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SKIN CANCER BY PATRICE WILLIAMS BSC1005 LIFE IN ITS BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT PROFESSOR MOORE July 30‚ 2001 Ultraviolet Rays & DNA Factors that Influence Skin Cancer "Cancer"‚ its a disease that has claim the lives of millions‚ its a disease that so far has no known cure‚ and its a disease that has many different forms. Cancer is defined as "a malignant form of tumors‚ which are tissue masses that arise
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NCM 104 DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS I. REVIEW OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN – also known as the integument which means covering - largest organ system - barrier between external and internal environment FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN 1) Protection - protects from trauma (Mechanical‚ Radiation‚ Thermal) - thickened skin on palms and soles provides additional covering against trauma r/t constant use - Intact skin - primary defense (prevents invasion of microorganisms) - secretions(from
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Look for anti-aging product that is formulated to give the best treatment for your skin type. Whether they are moisturizer‚ cleanser‚ toner or sunscreen‚ they should be formulated for you‚ so that your skin will get the utmost protection. Tip No.3: Check Out The Label Your eyes should be sharp in reading the product labels for effective treatment of your skin problem.The product should indicate hypoallergenic or cannot cause allergy and non-comedogenic or does not trigger acne. Tip No.4: Look For
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disorders in which skin blisters develop in response to minor injury. This condition is an inherited connective tissue disease causing blisters in the skin and mucosal membranes‚ with an incidence of 1/50‚000. Its severity ranges from mild to lethal. It is caused by a mutation in the keratin or collagen gene. People with this condition have an increased risk of cancers of the skin‚ and many will eventually be diagnosed with it as a complication of the chronic damage done to the skin. (www.wikipedia
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physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores Skin is the largest organ of the body‚ covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19‚355 sq cm depending on age‚ height‚ and body size. The skin‚ along with its derivatives‚ nails‚ hair‚ sweat glands‚ and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has a host of other
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The online training gives the candidates to learn all about SMP at their own space. It includes Blood Borne Pathogen Certification‚ Skin and Hair Loss Lessons‚ Quizzes and SMP practice modules. The Master SMP artist is entitled with assessing the task and passing the students to the next module. In some cases‚ if SMP artist feels that the candidate needs special attention the he would
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Scars form on the skin as part of the natural healing process of wounds in which the dermis is damaged. The dermis is the deeper layer of skin. When there are wounds on the surface layer or epidermis‚ scars usually do not form. There are two main types of scars‚ including hypertrophic or keloid scars that form because of an over production of collagen and atrophic scars that develop because of a loss of tissue. Acne scars are most often atrophic. When a pore in your skin becomes clogged with oil
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Answers (1-5) 1. Fill in the blanks: There are two main layers which make up the anatomy of the skin‚ the epidermis and the dermis. When pressure is applied to the skin the blood supply is cut off and the tissue becomes damaged. 2. There are three main types of force that cause damage to the skin through pressure. These are: 1. Direct Pressure 2. Shear or shearing force 3. Friction or friction force 3. How long does it take for pressure ulcers to start forming? It is different for each
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healthy skin The skin is an outside covering for the human body. It is an organ just like the heart‚ lung and liver. It provides layer of protection and plays a vital role in maintaining body temperature and by making you aware of external stimuli through the sense of touch. The skin has two layers‚ the epidermis and the dermis‚ although not part of the skin‚ the hypodermis lies beneath the dermis. When the skin is about to be damaged it shows signs of redness and warmth on the area. Skin gives
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