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Nail Assessment and Pressure Injury Management Study Guide

This guide provides an in-depth overview of the assessment of the breasts and regional lymphatic system. It covers essential knowledge for understanding breast tissue changes across different life stages, identifying and managing lactation-related disorders, performing thorough physical examinations including inspection and palpation, and recognizing key risk factors and red flags for breast cancer. The content is structured to aid healthcare professionals and students in developing a strong fou

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Integumentary System Health Assessment

Integumentary, Lymphatic, and Peripheral Vascular Systems

This lecture covers the integumentary system including skin, hair, and nails, as well as breasts, regional lymphatics, the lymphatic system, and the peripheral vascular system.

  • Layers of the skin
  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Subcutaneous layer
  • Skin color sources
  • Epidermal appendages
  • Hair types
  • Sebaceous glands
  • Sweat glands
  • Functions of the skin
  • Developmental considerations

Assessment of Skin, Hair, and Nails

Clinical assessment of skin, hair, and nails including subjective data, objective examination techniques, and identification of primary lesions and color changes.

  • Social determinants of health
  • Biocultural variation
  • Subjective data collection
  • Skin assessment techniques
  • Objective data inspection and palpation
  • Color changes and pigmentation
  • Skin turgor and mobility
  • Pitting edema scale
  • Primary skin lesions
  • ABCDE melanoma criteria
  • Hair and scalp assessment
  • Nail assessment
  • Health promotion and sun safety
  • Lyme disease prevention

Nail Assessment and Pressure Injury Management

Assessment of nail shape, contour, and color alongside the identification, staging, and risk factors of pressure injuries.

  • Nail shape and contour
  • Clubbing and chronic hypoxia
  • Capillary refill
  • Cyanosis and pallor
  • Pressure injury risk factors
  • Pressure injury staging
  • Braden Scale
  • Deep tissue pressure injury
  • Unstageable pressure injury

Breast and Regional Lymphatic Assessment

Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System Assessment

Assessment of breast and regional lymphatic system including developmental considerations, disorders during lactation, physical examination techniques, and breast cancer risk factors.

  • Developmental considerations for infants, adolescents, pregnant, and lactating people
  • Lactation disorders including plugged duct, mastitis, and breast abscess
  • Post-menopausal and male breast changes
  • Gynecomastia
  • Breast cancer risk factors and screening
  • Subjective and objective health history data
  • Physical examination inspection and palpation techniques
  • Lymphatic drainage and axillary assessment
  • Breast self-examination (BSE)
  • Characteristics of breast masses and discharge

The Peripheral Vascular and Lymphatic Systems

Peripheral Vascular System Overview

An overview of the peripheral vasculature including arteries, veins, and lymphatics, along with related organs, developmental considerations, and common vascular conditions.

  • Arteries
  • Veins
  • Lymphatics
  • Spleen
  • Tonsils
  • Bone marrow
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Lymphedema
  • Deep Venous Thrombophlebitis
  • Arterial Occlusions
  • Arterial Aneurysms

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