Title: Integumentary System/ Chemical and Physical Injuries
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 12

Introduction

This module contains information related to the skin or integumentary system. We will be reviewing the most frequent and serious conditions related to the skin as well as a review of the signs and symptoms related to those conditions. We will discuss genetic disorders, infectious/inflammatory conditions, and the different cancers that effect the skin.

This module also contains information related to physical and chemical injuries.  As an example, we will be discussing topics such as burns, body trauma, excessive heat/cold, adverse drug reactions, and poisonings.

Objectives

To successfully complete this module, you will be expected to:

- identify three types of chemical injury
- identify the chemical agents that account for the most serious and common medical and social problems
- recognize the most frequent classes of agent involved in poisoning and at what ages most are likely to occur
- describe the role of lab testing for the diagnosis of poisoning
- identify three categories of physical injury
- identify the most common cause of fatal accidents
- describe the acute and chronic effects of sunlight
- recognize the typical injuries to the abdomen, chest, spine, and head
- be able to define the terms used to describe skin lesions
- identify the manifestations of various skin conditions
- name the benign and malignant conditions of the skin that are related to sun exposure
- differentiate between melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers

Readings and Resources

Readings include the chapters from the book.

Students may also view the online supplemental resources available on http://go.jblearning.com/humandiseaseHP

Read Chapters 19, 28, and 29 of the textbook

Chapter 19 of the textbook provides an overview of the structure and function of the skin and the numerous conditions associated with the integumentary system. The discussion will include the most frequent and serious problems, signs, symptoms, and tests related to the skin conditions. Additionally, the various skin lesions, infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin, and the different types of skin cancer will be covered.

Chapters 28 and 29 of the textbook provide a good review of the different forms of physical and chemical injury that the body might experience. The discussion will include the various types of  mechanical injuries, thermal injuries, radiation injury, chemical injuries, drug  reactions and abuse,  and conditions involving poisoning.

Module 12_Chemical_Physical Injury Lecture.pdf

View the online supplemental activities which include crossword puzzles, flash cards, matching exercises, and chapter quizzes to help you learn and review the material. The online source also provides web links to other learning content on the web.

Assignments

- Complete Readings and Resources
- Post and Reply to Discussion 12: Skin conditions
- Complete Quiz 12: Integumentary System/ Chemical and Physical Injuries