Question 1

Repositioning clients every two hours avoids the following:

Accepted Answer

A) peritonitis from secretions collected in the lungs 
B) increased circulation from lack of movement 
C) skin breakdown due to prolonged pressure 
D) none of the above 
A) peritonitis from secretions collected in the lungs 
B) increased circulation from lack of movement 
C) skin breakdown due to prolonged pressure 
D) none of the above C

Question 2

The subcutaneous layer is comprised mainly of blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If you observe skin conditions such as cyanosis,pallor,or eschar,you should first record this in the client's chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The layers of the skin from superficial to deep are:

Accepted Answer

A) dermis,subcutaneous,epidermis 
B) dermis,epidermis,subcutaneous 
C) epidermis,subcutaneous,dermis 
D) epidermis,dermis,subcutaneous 
A) dermis,subcutaneous,epidermis 
B) dermis,epidermis,subcutaneous 
C) epidermis,subcutaneous,dermis 
D) epidermis,dermis,subcutaneous

Question 5

Skin breaks down because of prolonged pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Injury to the skin comes from pressure on a part of the body where there is loss of circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An egg-crate mattress not protect clients from pressure ulcers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Apply corn starch or powder to wounds to prevent ulcers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A venous ulcer is also known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) stasis ulcer 
B) arterial ulcer 
C) vascular ulcer 
D) decubitus ulcer 
A) stasis ulcer 
B) arterial ulcer 
C) vascular ulcer 
D) decubitus ulcer

Question 10

The personal care provider can help prevent pressure ulcers by

Accepted Answer

A) keeping the client's bed free from wrinkles 
B) keeping the client's skin clean and dry 
C) protecting the client's skin from injury 
D) all of the above 
A) keeping the client's bed free from wrinkles 
B) keeping the client's skin clean and dry 
C) protecting the client's skin from injury 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Erythema is a blue,grey,or dark colour to the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following will help prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A) using highly-emollient cream in all skin creases 
B) hanging the catheter bag on the bed frame 
C) raising the side rails at all times 
D) keeping the skin folds of obese clients dry 
A) using highly-emollient cream in all skin creases 
B) hanging the catheter bag on the bed frame 
C) raising the side rails at all times 
D) keeping the skin folds of obese clients dry

Question 13

The parts of the integumentary system include the skin,hair,nails,and sweat and oil glands

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To prevent pressure ulcers,the personal care provider must

Accepted Answer

A) wash the client thoroughly with soap,if tolerated 
B) use moisture barriers on the skin to prevent contact with wound discharge 
C) rinse the client with clear water 
D) all of the above 
A) wash the client thoroughly with soap,if tolerated 
B) use moisture barriers on the skin to prevent contact with wound discharge 
C) rinse the client with clear water 
D) all of the above

Question 15

A furuncle is an acute inflammation that begins in a hair follicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To prevent ulcers on the feet requires special attention and knowledge.Which of the following would not be part of proper foot care?

Accepted Answer

A) Wash a client's feet daily with mild soap and water 
B) Rinse feet well and keep them dry 
C) Apply lotion to the area between a client's toes 
D) Use pillows to dangle heels 
A) Wash a client's feet daily with mild soap and water 
B) Rinse feet well and keep them dry 
C) Apply lotion to the area between a client's toes 
D) Use pillows to dangle heels

Question 17

The cause of psoriasis is

Accepted Answer

A) fungus. 
B) virus. 
C) unknown. 
D) bacteria. 
A) fungus. 
B) virus. 
C) unknown. 
D) bacteria.

Question 18

Eschar is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) a redness of the skin 
B) a blue,grey,or dark colour to the skin 
C) a black,leathery,scab-like skin area, 
D) a very pale or white colour 
A) a redness of the skin 
B) a blue,grey,or dark colour to the skin 
C) a black,leathery,scab-like skin area, 
D) a very pale or white colour

Question 19

The primary function(s)of the skin is

Accepted Answer

A) to provide a second line of defense against infection. 
B) to help regulate the oxygen level in the blood. 
C) to cover and protect the underlying body structures from injury and invasion by microorganisms. 
D) all of the above 
A) to provide a second line of defense against infection. 
B) to help regulate the oxygen level in the blood. 
C) to cover and protect the underlying body structures from injury and invasion by microorganisms. 
D) all of the above

Question 20

You should change the position of the client at least every

Accepted Answer

A) hour. 
B) 2 hours 
C) 3 hours 
D) 4 hours 
A) hour. 
B) 2 hours 
C) 3 hours 
D) 4 hours

Exam 17: The Integumentary System and Related Care

Repositioning clients every two hours avoids the following:

The subcutaneous layer is comprised mainly of blood vessels.

If you observe skin conditions such as cyanosis,pallor,or eschar,you should first record this in the client's chart.

The layers of the skin from superficial to deep are:

Skin breaks down because of prolonged pressure.

Injury to the skin comes from pressure on a part of the body where there is loss of circulation.

An egg-crate mattress not protect clients from pressure ulcers.

Apply corn starch or powder to wounds to prevent ulcers.

A venous ulcer is also known as a:

The personal care provider can help prevent pressure ulcers by

Erythema is a blue,grey,or dark colour to the skin.

Which of the following will help prevent pressure ulcers?

The parts of the integumentary system include the skin,hair,nails,and sweat and oil glands

To prevent pressure ulcers,the personal care provider must

A furuncle is an acute inflammation that begins in a hair follicle.

To prevent ulcers on the feet requires special attention and knowledge.Which of the following would not be part of proper foot care?

The cause of psoriasis is

Eschar is referred to as:

The primary function(s)of the skin is

You should change the position of the client at least every

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