Functions of the Skin in Nursing
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What is the angle between the nail and nail bed?

  • 160 degrees (correct)
  • 90 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 120 degrees

    • What is the main cause of a callus on the foot?

  • Pressure from shoes (correct)
  • Excessive moisture
  • Chemical exposure
  • Temperature changes

    • How are corns mainly formed on the foot?

  • Genetic predisposition
  • Due to fungal infection
  • From excessive sun exposure
  • Caused by friction and pressure from ill-fitting shoes (correct)

    • What is the recommended intervention for unpleasant foot odors?

    <p>Regular and frequent washing of feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What virus is responsible for causing plantar warts on the sole of the foot?

    <p>Papovavirus hominis (papilloma virus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common nursing intervention for treating calluses on the foot?

    <p>Warm water soaks with Epsom salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should plantar warts be treated?

    <p>Wart curettage or freezing in solid carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of emollients on the skin?

    <p>Softens skin and prevents moisture loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can excessive dryness of the skin be managed?

    <p>Soaking the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sebaceous glands in skin health?

    <p>Secrete sebum to help maintain healthy skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the skin regulate temperature?

    <p>By perspiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of constant exposure to moisture on the skin?

    <p>Maceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bathing impact the secretion on the skin?

    <p>Removes excess body secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does covering with excessive blankets have on heat loss?

    <p>Minimizes heat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should water temperature be regulated during care for the skin?

    <p>Avoids causing injury to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by a bluish-tinge evident in nailbeds, lips, and buccal mucosa?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary nursing implication related to hirsutism in women?

    <p>Enhance client's self-concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the absence of underlying red tone seen in the buccal mucosa?

    <p>Pallor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skin condition is associated with a yellowish-tinge, initially seen in the sclera?

    <p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pallor refer to?

    <p>Unusual lightness of skin color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes excessive perspiration?

    <p>Diaphoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for patches of hypopigmented skin?

    <p>Vitiligo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the nurse provide nail care for a client with thick or hard nails?

    <p>Soak the nails in a basin of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to cut or file nails according to the text?

    <p>Straight across beyond the end of the finger or toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid trimming or digging into nails at the lateral corners?

    <p>To prevent ingrown nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action can impair salivary secretion in the oral cavity?

    <p>Exposure to radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can ulcerations or trauma in the oral cavity frequently result in?

    <p>Significant bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can oral hygiene decrease the incidence of pneumonia, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>By decreasing aspiration pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to store dentures overnight, as per the text?

    <p>Cool water in a container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should oral care be provided if indicated according to the text?

    <p>$ ext{Every 2 hours}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical presentation of a Stage III pressure ulcer?

    <p>Deep crater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures can be affected in a Stage IV pressure ulcer?

    <p>Bone or supporting structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered during the assessment of a pressure ulcer?

    <p>Size of lesion and amount of time the lesion has been known to exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is NOT shown in Figure 34.2 regarding body pressure areas?

    <p>Lithotomy position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a Stage IV pressure ulcer from a Stage III pressure ulcer?

    <p>Involvement of muscle or bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'undermining of adjacent tissue' refer to in a pressure ulcer?

    <p>Tissue damage below the surface level around the wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT part of the assessment of a pressure ulcer?

    <p>(redness, warmth, swelling, pain, odor &amp; exudate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color of the wound bed indicate during the assessment of a pressure ulcer?

    <p>The depth and severity of the wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is considered when assessing body pressure areas?

    <p>Lithotomy position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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