Integumentary system test

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Skin, hair, nails and glands

The integumentary system is made up of which of the following:

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True

The dermis is the layer where we have specialized nerves that sense temperature, pain and pressure

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False

The epidermis contains nerves and blood vessels

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False

The leading cause of skin cancer is melanoma

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False

The number of melanocytes an individual has determines their skin color

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True

Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than cure

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False

Eczema is contagious

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Changing the patient’s position every 2 hours

Pressure ulcers can be prevented by

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Epithelial

This type of tissue membrane lines body cavities

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Histology

The study of tissue is called

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1st degree burn

Which type of burn would be superficial, red, without blisters

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Connective

This type of tissue holds things together and provides structure and support

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Sudoriferous

These glands discharge secretions directly onto the skin’s surface and in part help cool the body

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The epidermis is the location where sudoriferous and sebaceous glands are found

Which statement is NOT true about the epidermis?

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be extremely painful and may be blistered

A 2nd degree burn would probably

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constrict channeling blood from the periphery toward the body’s core

In a cold environment blood vessels of the skin

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Not feverish

Afebrile refers to

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Arrector pili

This structure causes hair to stand on end and produces goose bumps

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1st degree burn

A sunburn without blisters is an example of

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27%

A patient has a burn on their face, the front of the left arm and the entire right arm and abdomen (front). What is the total body surface area that is burned?

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18%

A patient has a 2nd degree burn over the entire right arm, a 2nd degree burn to the face, and a 3rd degree burn to the front of the left arm. What is the total body surface area burned?

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4963

A patient that weighs 182 pounds and has 30% TBSA, how much IV fluid would we have replaced in the first 8 hours?

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False

Psoriasis lesions are contagious

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Dilation of blood vessels in the skin to help raise the core body temperature

The skin helps maintain homeostasis by all of the following except

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Vitamin D synthesis, protection, thermoregulation, excretion, sensation

Which of the following are functions of the skin..

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A lesion on the heel with loss of tissue, but no fatty tissue, bone or muscle visible

Which of the following would be classified as a stage 2 pressure ulcer

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Psoriasis

This condition is an autoimmune disorder causing skin cells to multiply faster than normal resulting in plaques or scaly skin

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Vitiligo

This condition causes loss of skin color/white patches due to the loss of function or death of melanocytes

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Macule

This condition results in an area of skin distinguished from surrounding skin by color, i.e., a freckle

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Eczema

This condition is caused by your skin reacting abnormally to the environment, results in red itchy rash

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Vesicle

This condition is characterized by clear fluid filled blister

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Wheal

This condition is also known as hives

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Albinism

This condition is a genetic condition resulting in lack of pigmentation

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Dermatosis

abnormal skin condition

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Leukoderma

white skin

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Hyperhidrosis

excessive sweating

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Epidermis

on the surface of the skin

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Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

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Melanocyte

dark or black cell

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Dermatology

study of the skin

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Histology

study of tissue

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Hypodermis

below the dermis

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Leukocyte

white cell

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