Title: Identify common disorders of the integumentary system.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include

- signs and symptoms
- use of diagnostic tests
- treatment and prognosis
- role/responsibilities of a home health aide.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the signs and symptoms of common disorders of the integumentary system?
- What are some of the diagnostic tests used to identify integumentary system disorders?
- What influence do risk factors have on integumentary system disorders?
- How can abnormal skin color be described?
- What are the stages of pressure ulcer formation, and what is the treatment for each stage?
- What actions can a home health aide take to prevent skin breakdown?
- What changes in the skin should be reported?
- Why is it important to document and report noticeable changes?
- What are some age-related changes to the integumentary system?