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What is the function of emollients for the skin?
What is the function of emollients for the skin?
- Improving moisture retention through soaking
- Causing cracks
- Softening the skin and preventing moisture loss (correct)
- Increasing exposure to moisture
How does excessive dryness affect the skin?
How does excessive dryness affect the skin?
- Promotes moisture retention
- Increases excretion
- Softens the skin
- Causes cracks (correct)
What is the significance of assessing skin color in a patient?
What is the significance of assessing skin color in a patient?
- To detect jaundice or cyanosis (correct)
- To identify signs of diaphoresis
- To assess temperature and moisture levels
- To determine the presence of hirsutism
Which condition is characterized by an unusual lightness of skin color compared to the normal complexion?
Which condition is characterized by an unusual lightness of skin color compared to the normal complexion?
Which factor can alter temperature control in the body?
Which factor can alter temperature control in the body?
What is the role of sebum in maintaining healthy skin?
What is the role of sebum in maintaining healthy skin?
What does pallor indicate in terms of blood flow and oxygen levels?
What does pallor indicate in terms of blood flow and oxygen levels?
Which color tinge is initially seen in the sclera when assessing skin color?
Which color tinge is initially seen in the sclera when assessing skin color?
How does the skin synthesize vitamin D?
How does the skin synthesize vitamin D?
What is a nursing implication regarding water temperature for patients' skin care?
What is a nursing implication regarding water temperature for patients' skin care?
What does hirsutism refer to?
What does hirsutism refer to?
Which condition is characterized by a bluish tinge evident in nailbeds, lips, and buccal mucosa?
Which condition is characterized by a bluish tinge evident in nailbeds, lips, and buccal mucosa?
How does covering excessively affect heat conservation in the body?
How does covering excessively affect heat conservation in the body?
What can bathing help to remove from the skin?
What can bathing help to remove from the skin?
What is diaphoresis?
What is diaphoresis?
What is the absence of an underlying red tone seen in the buccal mucosa known as?
What is the absence of an underlying red tone seen in the buccal mucosa known as?
What is a primary skin lesion?
What is a primary skin lesion?
Which type of skin lesion heals without scarring?
Which type of skin lesion heals without scarring?
What could be a consequence of neglecting feet, hands, and nails care?
What could be a consequence of neglecting feet, hands, and nails care?
What influences a patient's ability to perform hygiene care?
What influences a patient's ability to perform hygiene care?
What is the normal appearance of a nail?
What is the normal appearance of a nail?
Which type of lesion does not initially appear but results from modification?
Which type of lesion does not initially appear but results from modification?
What kind of lesions cause moist, shallow depressions on the skin?
What kind of lesions cause moist, shallow depressions on the skin?
Why do feet, hands, and nails require special attention?
Why do feet, hands, and nails require special attention?
What is the primary reason for needing assistance with oral hygiene according to the text?
What is the primary reason for needing assistance with oral hygiene according to the text?
Which factor can lead to an increased risk of infection in patients requiring assistance with oral hygiene?
Which factor can lead to an increased risk of infection in patients requiring assistance with oral hygiene?
In what condition are hands and feet required to prevent infection, odor, and injury?
In what condition are hands and feet required to prevent infection, odor, and injury?
What physiological factor does not directly affect the lifeless hair shaft?
What physiological factor does not directly affect the lifeless hair shaft?
Which patients may require assistance with oral hygiene due to losing the natural cleansing action of saliva?
Which patients may require assistance with oral hygiene due to losing the natural cleansing action of saliva?
What can potentially result from oxygen therapy on the oral mucosa?
What can potentially result from oxygen therapy on the oral mucosa?
What effect can emotional stress have on hair characteristics according to the text?
What effect can emotional stress have on hair characteristics according to the text?
For whom would assistance with oral hygiene be necessary due to cognitive problems like confusion?
For whom would assistance with oral hygiene be necessary due to cognitive problems like confusion?
What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale?
What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale?
Which part of the body is affected in Impaired Skin Integrity Stage 1 & 2?
Which part of the body is affected in Impaired Skin Integrity Stage 1 & 2?
What do healthcare professionals use the Braden Scale cumulative score for?
What do healthcare professionals use the Braden Scale cumulative score for?
Which factor is NOT included in the causes of pressure ulcers mentioned in the text?
Which factor is NOT included in the causes of pressure ulcers mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended action if a patient develops skin redness or blister formation?
What is the recommended action if a patient develops skin redness or blister formation?
Which aspect is NOT part of the preventive measures for pressure injuries mentioned in the text?
Which aspect is NOT part of the preventive measures for pressure injuries mentioned in the text?
At what range does the cumulative score from the Braden Scale typically fall within?
At what range does the cumulative score from the Braden Scale typically fall within?
What does Impaired Tissue Integrity at Stage 3 & 4 involve damage to according to the text?
What does Impaired Tissue Integrity at Stage 3 & 4 involve damage to according to the text?
What is a critical step in skin care planning as mentioned in the text?
What is a critical step in skin care planning as mentioned in the text?
What is emphasized as an effective way to prevent pressure injuries according to the text?
What is emphasized as an effective way to prevent pressure injuries according to the text?
