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Which layer of the skin is replaced approximately every 4 weeks?

  • Subcutis
  • Stratum corneum
  • Dermis
  • Epidermis (correct)
  • What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?

  • Keratin
  • Collagen (correct)
  • Elastic tissue
  • Fat cells
  • What information does the skin hold about a person?

  • Support systems
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Circulatory status (correct)
  • Psychological wellness
  • In a chilly environment, what does vasoconstriction cause?

    <p>Peripheral vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sweat glands are responsible for odorless sweat?

    <p>Eccrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?

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

    What would prolonged elevation of the feet cause?

    <p>Prolonged capillary filling time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vitiligo caused by?

    <p>Complete absence of melanin pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What abnormal characteristic is the nurse concerned with when assessing pigmented lesions?

    <p>Color variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?

    <p>Excess blood in the dilated superficial capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?

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

    What does a personal history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease increase the risk for?

    <p>Skin lesions in the feet or ankles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a recliner chair confinement cause?

    <p>Distended veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?

    <p>Color variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does venous pooling result in?

    <p>Distended veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?

    <p>Peripheral vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?

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

    Why should a 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn review her medications, particularly tetracyclines?

    <p>Tetracyclines can increase sensitivity to sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of gray or white hair in old age?

    <p>Decrease in functioning melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of acne?

    <p>Increased sebum production and abnormal desquamation of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease avoid self-treatment?

    <p>Due to the risk of infection and self-injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What puts newborns at risk for fluid loss?

    <p>Their relatively more permeable skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?

    <p>Eccrine glands produce sweat, while apocrine glands produce body odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is aging skin thin, lax, and dry?

    <p>Due to decreased elastin and subcutaneous fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?

    <p>Increased sun sensitivity and burn response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?

    <p>Due to compromised immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a 13-year-old girl with acne be informed about the condition?

    <p>That it is not contagious and is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the dermis layer of skin?

    <p>Contains sensory receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin is thin yet tough and replaced every 4 weeks?

    <p>Replaced every 4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could excessive sweating on the face and feet without odor be related to?

    <p>Eccrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the dermis layer of skin?

    <p>Consists mostly of keratin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?

    <p>Decrease in functioning melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?

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

    What causes acne?

    <p>Increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?

    <p>Increased sun sensitivity and burn response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?

    <p>Decreased immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?

    <p>Location and type of secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vasoconstriction cause in a chilly environment?

    <p>Reduced blood flow to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does venous pooling result in?

    <p>Swelling of the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?

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

    What does a recliner chair confinement cause?

    <p>Venous pooling in the lower extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?

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

    What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?

    <p>Reduced blood flow to the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vitiligo result from?

    <p>Complete absence of melanin pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?

    <p>Excess blood in the dilated superficial capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?

    <p>Color variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prolonged elevation of the feet cause?

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

    What does venous pooling result in?

    <p>Distended veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?

    <p>Exhaustion of melanocyte stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?

    <p>Peripheral vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?

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

    What does a recliner chair confinement cause?

    <p>Venous pooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the skin hold information about?

    <p>Circulatory status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?

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

    Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?

    <p>Impaired immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Skin and Hair Conditions Summary

    • Eccrine glands produce sweat, while apocrine glands are located in specific areas and produce body odor.
    • Newborns are at risk for fluid loss due to their relatively more permeable skin.
    • Aging skin is thin, lax, and dry due to decreased elastin and subcutaneous fat.
    • Gray or white hair in old age is due to a decrease in functioning melanocytes.
    • Excessive dryness of the skin is termed xerosis.
    • Certain medications, like tetracyclines, can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
    • Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents should be concerned about increased sun sensitivity and burn response.
    • Acne is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal desquamation of cells.
    • Patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, are at increased risk for infection and lesions and should avoid self-treatment.
    • A 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn should review her medications, particularly tetracyclines.
    • A 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease should avoid self-treatment due to the risk of infection and self-injury.
    • A 13-year-old girl with acne should be informed that it is not contagious and is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation.

    Skin and Hair Conditions Summary

    • Eccrine glands produce sweat, while apocrine glands are located in specific areas and produce body odor.
    • Newborns are at risk for fluid loss due to their relatively more permeable skin.
    • Aging skin is thin, lax, and dry due to decreased elastin and subcutaneous fat.
    • Gray or white hair in old age is due to a decrease in functioning melanocytes.
    • Excessive dryness of the skin is termed xerosis.
    • Certain medications, like tetracyclines, can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
    • Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents should be concerned about increased sun sensitivity and burn response.
    • Acne is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal desquamation of cells.
    • Patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, are at increased risk for infection and lesions and should avoid self-treatment.
    • A 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn should review her medications, particularly tetracyclines.
    • A 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease should avoid self-treatment due to the risk of infection and self-injury.
    • A 13-year-old girl with acne should be informed that it is not contagious and is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation.

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    Test your knowledge of skin and hair conditions with this summary quiz. Learn about the causes and risks associated with various conditions, including aging skin, sun sensitivity, acne, and more. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand common skin and hair issues.

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