40 Questions
What is a key component of nursing assessment of the integumentary system?
Assessment of skin lesions and scalp
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions in patients with tissue integrity disorders?
To prevent skin breakdown
What is the outermost layer of the skin responsible for?
Protecting the body from external factors
Which of the following is a key factor associated with tissue integrity disorders?
All of the above
What is the role of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
To provide structural support
What is the primary function of the dermis?
To provide structural support
What is the purpose of skin cancer screening?
To detect skin cancer early
What is the role of nursing care in patients with tissue integrity disorders?
To provide supportive care and prevent complications
What is the purpose of assessing the scalp and hair?
To identify skin lesions and disorders
What is the primary goal of pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care?
To prevent complications
What is the common term for acne rosacea?
Rosacea
What is the treatment for psoriasis that involves the use of ultraviolet light?
Psoralen
What is the main complication of pressure injuries?
Infection
What is the goal of prevention in pressure injury management?
All of the above
What is the stage of pressure injury characterized by full-thickness skin loss with exposed muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone?
Stage IV
What is the priority nursing intervention in preventing infection in pressure injuries?
All of the above
What is the term for the hardening of the arteries?
Arteriosclerosis
What is the process of wound healing where the edges of the wound are brought together with the skin lined up in the correct anatomical position?
First intention
What is the term for the type of vascular disease characterized by the formation of plaque?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the system that includes arteries, veins, and capillaries?
Vascular system
What is the primary function of the epidermis?
To protect the body from external factors
What is the name of the cells that make up the majority of the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
What is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis?
Dermis
What is the purpose of the dermis?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the epidermis
What is the name of the assessment tool used to evaluate the risk of skin cancer?
ABCDE rule
What is the name of the type of skin lesion that is larger than 6 mm in diameter?
Nodule
What is the name of the assessment tool used to evaluate the hair and scalp?
Hair and scalp assessment
What is deposited in the arterial wall in arteriolar sclerosis due to hypertension?
Calcium
What is the name of the layer of tissue that anchors the dermis to the underlying tissue?
Subcutaneous tissue
What is the name of the type of skin lesion that is a collection of pus?
Pustule
What is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Tobacco smoke
What is the clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis in Stage II?
Claudication
What is the name of the test used to diagnose fungal infections of the skin?
KOH microscopy
What is the name of the test used to diagnose peripheral arterial disease?
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
What is the treatment for severely damaged arteries?
Surgery
What is the result of inadequate tissue perfusion in peripheral arterial disease?
Intermittent claudication
What is the term for the narrowing or blockage of peripheral arteries?
Peripheral arterial disease
What is the role of smoking cessation in the management of atherosclerosis?
Smoking cessation
What is the term for the darkening of the extremity in peripheral arterial disease?
Pallor
What is the purpose of the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test?
To assess peripheral arterial disease
Assess your knowledge of the integumentary system, tissue integrity, and nursing care for patients with related disorders. Learn about anatomical and physiological factors, as well as racial, ethnic, and genetic influences. Prepare for Chapter 22 of NRSG 102, Spring 2024.
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