NURSE-UN 240 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Basal-Cell Carcinoma, Shingles, Papule

• School: New York University
• Department: Nursing - Undergraduate
• Course: NURSE-UN 240
• Professor: Bucco

Document Summary

Skin problems (burns, skin cancers, mrsa, cellulitis, herpes simplex/varicella/zoster) 7. & wellness in sun safety: o(cid:272)(cid:272)upatio(cid:374)al ski(cid:374) diseases or disorders a(cid:373)o(cid:374)g full-time workers, % adults (cid:1010)(cid:1004) (cid:455)ears & > (cid:449)ho are vaccinated against zoster (shingles) Sun exposure (cid:1037) degenerative changes resulting in premature aging. Loss of elasticity: wrinkling, drying of skin. Sun practices: uva, uvb - sunscreen 15 spf or : cultural & ethnic considerations. U(cid:374)(cid:374)(cid:455) (cid:272)li(cid:373)ates i(cid:374)(cid:272)ide(cid:374)(cid:272)e of ski(cid:374) (cid:272)a(cid:374)(cid:272)er: all skin types are at risk for skin cancer. Skin assessment: hygiene, exercise (cid:1037) (cid:1036)circulation, rest & sleep, nutrition (cid:1037) well balanced diet. Persistent lesion that does not heal, should be have a biopsy. Fair skin: chronic uv light (sun) exposure. Family hx of skin cancer: exposure to tar & systemic arsenical chemicals. Living near the equator: outdoor work & frequent recreational activities, dark skinned persons are less susceptible. Non-melanoma skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, most common & least deadly.