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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

  • Sense of touch
  • Synthesis of vitamin C (correct)
  • Protection from disease-causing organisms
  • Sensation of pain and temperature

    • What is the skin's role in protecting the body?

  • It helps with digestion
  • It creates a physical barrier against harmful organisms (correct)
  • It regulates body temperature
  • It produces white blood cells to fight off infections

    • What is the skin's function in terms of sensation?

  • It helps us maintain balance
  • It controls our breathing
  • It allows us to see and hear
  • It senses pain, temperature, and touch (correct)

    • Which of the following is a responsibility of nurses in regards to skin integrity?

    <p>Assess and monitor skin integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing and monitoring skin integrity?

    <p>To identify actual and potential skin problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of maintaining skin integrity?

    <p>It prevents infection and promotes healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do pressure ulcers typically occur?

    <p>On bony prominences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of pressure ulcers?

    <p>Pressure leading to tissue ischemia and tissue death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between impaired skin integrity and pressure ulcers?

    <p>Impaired skin integrity can lead to tissue ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some risk factors for pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Impaired sensory perception, alterations in level of consciousness, and impaired mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of pressure ulcers?

    <p>Shear and friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nurses in preventing pressure ulcers?

    <p>Assessing and monitoring skin integrity, repositioning patients, and providing skin care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the normal mechanism of protection against capillary collapse due to pressure intensity?

    <p>Normal sensory perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between blanching and non-blanching hyperemia?

    <p>Blanching hyperemia does not disappear with pressure, while non-blanching hyperemia does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recognizing stages of damage in pressure ulcers?

    <p>To assess the severity of the pressure ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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