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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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