39 Questions
What is the angle between the nail and nail bed?
160 degrees
What is the main cause of a callus on the foot?
Pressure from shoes
How are corns mainly formed on the foot?
Caused by friction and pressure from ill-fitting shoes
What is the recommended intervention for unpleasant foot odors?
Regular and frequent washing of feet
What virus is responsible for causing plantar warts on the sole of the foot?
Papovavirus hominis (papilloma virus)
What is a common nursing intervention for treating calluses on the foot?
Warm water soaks with Epsom salts
How should plantar warts be treated?
Wart curettage or freezing in solid carbon dioxide
What is the function of emollients on the skin?
Softens skin and prevents moisture loss
How can excessive dryness of the skin be managed?
Soaking the skin
What is the role of sebaceous glands in skin health?
Secrete sebum to help maintain healthy skin
How does the skin regulate temperature?
By perspiring
What is the consequence of constant exposure to moisture on the skin?
Maceration
How does bathing impact the secretion on the skin?
Removes excess body secretion
What effect does covering with excessive blankets have on heat loss?
Minimizes heat loss
Why should water temperature be regulated during care for the skin?
Avoids causing injury to the skin
Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by a bluish-tinge evident in nailbeds, lips, and buccal mucosa?
Cyanosis
What is the primary nursing implication related to hirsutism in women?
Enhance client's self-concept
What is the term used to describe the absence of underlying red tone seen in the buccal mucosa?
Pallor
Which skin condition is associated with a yellowish-tinge, initially seen in the sclera?
Jaundice
What does pallor refer to?
Unusual lightness of skin color
Which term describes excessive perspiration?
Diaphoresis
What is the term for patches of hypopigmented skin?
Vitiligo
How should the nurse provide nail care for a client with thick or hard nails?
Soak the nails in a basin of water
What is the correct way to cut or file nails according to the text?
Straight across beyond the end of the finger or toe
Why is it important to avoid trimming or digging into nails at the lateral corners?
To prevent ingrown nails
Which action can impair salivary secretion in the oral cavity?
Exposure to radiation
What can ulcerations or trauma in the oral cavity frequently result in?
Significant bleeding
How can oral hygiene decrease the incidence of pneumonia, as mentioned in the text?
By decreasing aspiration pneumonia
What should be used to store dentures overnight, as per the text?
Cool water in a container
How often should oral care be provided if indicated according to the text?
$ ext{Every 2 hours}$
What is the clinical presentation of a Stage III pressure ulcer?
Deep crater
Which structures can be affected in a Stage IV pressure ulcer?
Bone or supporting structures
What should be considered during the assessment of a pressure ulcer?
Size of lesion and amount of time the lesion has been known to exist
Which position is NOT shown in Figure 34.2 regarding body pressure areas?
Lithotomy position
What differentiates a Stage IV pressure ulcer from a Stage III pressure ulcer?
Involvement of muscle or bone
What does the term 'undermining of adjacent tissue' refer to in a pressure ulcer?
Tissue damage below the surface level around the wound
Which factor is NOT part of the assessment of a pressure ulcer?
(redness, warmth, swelling, pain, odor & exudate)
What does the color of the wound bed indicate during the assessment of a pressure ulcer?
The depth and severity of the wound
Which position is considered when assessing body pressure areas?
Lithotomy position
Learn about the various functions of the skin in nursing, including moisture retention, sensation, and temperature regulation. Discover how these functions impact nursing care and best practices to maintain skin health.
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