12 Questions
True or false: Chronic renal problems can cause the upper half of the nail bed to turn white while the lower half remains pink.
False
True or false: The skin is the smallest organ in the body.
False
True or false: Capillary refill can be affected by peripheral edema.
True
True or false: The integumentary system has various functions, including wound repair and production of vitamin C.
False
True or false: The assessment of the eyes includes examination of visual acuity, ocular movement, and visual fields.
True
True or false: The assessment of the ear involves only direct inspection and not palpation.
False
True or false: A skin assessment can only detect cutaneous problems.
False
True or false: Clubbed fingers are concave at the bases and will create a small diamond-shaped space when the nails of the index fingers of each hand are placed together.
False
True or false: A health history assessment is not necessary when examining the integumentary system.
False
True or false: Inspection and palpation are the only techniques used in the examination of the integumentary system.
False
True or false: Physical assessment of the skin begins with a detailed examination followed by a general inspection.
False
True or false: Examination of the head, neck, and breasts are not included in the discussion of the integumentary system.
False
Study Notes
- The skin is the largest organ in the body and responds to external and internal changes.
- The skin is divided into three layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues.
- The integumentary system maintains an internal environment, protects from external agents, regulates body heat, acts as a sense organ, self-maintenance and wound repair, production of vitamin D, and delayed hypersensitivity reaction to foreign substances.
- A careful skin assessment can alert the examiner to cutaneous problems and systemic diseases.
- Health history assessment should be obtained from the patient and family members when performing a health history about the integumentary system.
- Techniques used in the examination of the integumentary system are inspection and palpation.
- Physical assessment of the skin begins with a general inspection followed by a detailed examination.
- Color, temperature turgor, moisture, odor, scars, and masses are assessed during the examination.
- Pigmentation changes, rashes/pruritus, bruising/bleeding, nevi/moles, dryness/sweating, and previously diagnosed skin diseases should be assessed during the health history assessment.
- Examination of the head, neck, and breasts will also be included with the discussion of the integumentary system as much of the examination of these areas includes skin assessment.
Test your knowledge on the integumentary system with this informative quiz. Learn about the three layers of the skin, the functions of the integumentary system, and how to perform a thorough skin assessment. Discover the importance of obtaining a health history and the techniques used in skin examination. Test your skills on assessing skin color, temperature, moisture, scars, and masses. This quiz also covers common skin issues such as pigmentation changes, rashes, bruises, and previously diagnosed skin diseases. Don't
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