Integumentary system test

Skin, hair, nails and glands

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

True

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

False

The epidermis contains nerves and blood vessels

False

The leading cause of skin cancer is melanoma

False

The number of melanocytes an individual has determines their skin color

True

Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than cure

False

Eczema is contagious

Changing the patient’s position every 2 hours

Pressure ulcers can be prevented by

Epithelial

This type of tissue membrane lines body cavities

Histology

The study of tissue is called

1st degree burn

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

Connective

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

Sudoriferous

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

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

Which statement is NOT true about the epidermis?

be extremely painful and may be blistered

A 2nd degree burn would probably

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

In a cold environment blood vessels of the skin

Not feverish

Afebrile refers to

Arrector pili

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

1st degree burn

A sunburn without blisters is an example of

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?

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?

4963

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

False

Psoriasis lesions are contagious

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

Vitamin D synthesis, protection, thermoregulation, excretion, sensation

Which of the following are functions of the skin..

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

Psoriasis

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

Vitiligo

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

Macule

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

Eczema

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

Vesicle

This condition is characterized by clear fluid filled blister

Wheal

This condition is also known as hives

Albinism

This condition is a genetic condition resulting in lack of pigmentation

Dermatosis

abnormal skin condition

Leukoderma

white skin

Hyperhidrosis

excessive sweating

Epidermis

on the surface of the skin

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

Melanocyte

dark or black cell

Dermatology

study of the skin

Histology

study of tissue

Hypodermis

below the dermis

Leukocyte

white cell