30 Questions
What is the main function of the oil or sebaceous glands in the skin?
Producing sebum that is usually released in hair follicles
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Producing insulin
What is the major component of nails?
Keratinized epidermal cells
Which gland is responsible for excreting uric acid, urea, ammonia, sodium, potassium, and other metabolic wastes through the skin?
Sweat glands
What is the primary function of the cutaneous glands in the skin?
Resisting water loss from the skin surface in low-humidity environments
Which statement best describes hair in humans?
Vellus hair is found mainly on the scalp
What type of lesions are original lesions arising from previously normal skin?
Primary lesions
Which term describes lesions that can originate from primary lesions?
Secondary lesions
What type of lesion can develop from primary lesions?
Secondary lesions
Which type of skin lesion originates from previously normal skin?
Primary lesions
What should skin lesions be observed for in terms of anatomical location, arrangement, and grouping?
Color of the lesion
From which type of lesion can secondary lesions originate?
Primary lesions
What type of skin lesion is characterized by a palpable elevated solid mass with a circumscribed border?
Nodule
Which skin lesion is a non-palpable change in skin color and may have irregular borders?
Macule
Which skin lesion is characterized by an elevated mass with transient borders due to the movement of serous fluid in the dermis?
Wheal
Which skin lesion is encapsulated and contains fluid or semi-solid material, typically found in the subcutaneous tissue or dermis?
Cyst
What type of skin lesion is a palpable elevated solid mass that is 0.5 cm in size with a circumscribed border?
Papule
Which skin lesion consists of an elevated mass with transient borders due to the movement of serous fluid and does not contain free fluids in cavities?
Wheal
What skin lesion is characterized by a loss of superficial epidermis that does not extend to the dermis, creating a moist area?
Ulcer
Which skin condition is a result of linear cracks in the skin, commonly seen in athletes foot?
Fissure
What type of skin lesion is characterized by thickening and roughening of the skin, commonly seen in contact dermatitis and eczema?
Lichenification
Which skin condition results from a dried residue of serum, blood, or pus, often left following vesicles or impetigo?
Crust
What type of skin lesion results from a build-up of dead epithelium, as seen in conditions like psoriasis or dry skin?
Scales
Which skin lesion is characterized by hypertrophic scar tissue formation due to excessive collagen during the healing process?
Keloids
What is a common skin change seen in geriatric individuals?
Decreased skin elasticity
Which skin change is typical in pregnant females?
Development of melasma
What is a common issue faced by obese clients regarding their skin?
Skinfold problems
Which factor contributes to the graying of hair in geriatric individuals?
Decrease in melanin production
What is a key objective outlined for occupational skin disorders in Healthy People 2020?
Reduce occupational skin disorders in full-time workers
What is a visible sign of edema on the skin?
Swelling and taut appearance
Prepare for the Health Assessment course on the Integumentary System, covering topics such as skin, hair, nails, and their functions like protection, temperature regulation, and sensation.
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