Exam 4 Assignments/Quizzes Flashcards
Skin is the largest body organ, constituting ________ of the body weight.
A) 5% to 10%
B) 15% to 20%
C) 25% to 30%
D) 35% to 40%
B) 15% to 20%
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in the dermis?
A) Collagen synthesis for skin strength and wound healing
B) Synthesis of keratin
C) Perception of heat, cold, pain, itching
D) Production of apocrine sweat
A) Collagen synthesis for skin strength and wound healing
Which of the following is true about skin lesions?
A) Ulcer and scaly skin are considered primary lesions.
B) Wheal and vesicle are considered secondary lesions.
C) Skin lesions can result from the reaction to radiotherapy or medication.
D) Most birthmarks require treatment.
C) Skin lesions can result from the reaction to radiotherapy or medication.
Which of the following lab values are the most relevant to skin lesions and wound healing?
A) AST and ALT
B) Prealbumin and hematocrit
C) Albumin and bilirubin
D) TSH and ACTH
B) Prealbumin and hematocrit
Which of the following is true about aging and the integumentary system?
A) For women, excessive facial hair may occur along the upper lip and around the chin.
B) Gray hair and balding are visible indications of skin changes associated with aging.
C) With aging, blood vessels within the dermis are reduced in number, and the walls are thinned.
D) All the above
D) All the above
Which of the following is true about skin infection?
A) Herpes zoster is bacterial infection.
B) Athlete’s foot (Tinea Pedis) is fungal infection.
C) Cellulitis is a viral infection.
D) Warts (Verrucae) are parasitic infections.
B) Athlete’s foot (Tinea Pedis) is fungal infection.
Which of the following is true for first-degree burn?
A) Normally with little or no pain.
B) Ultraviolet exposure can be the cause.
C) Large thick-walled blisters covering extensive area.
D) Superficial partial-thickness burn heals in 14-21 days.
B) Ultraviolet exposure can be the cause.
You are working in an ICU and treating a 34-year-old female patient who has sustained second- and third-degree burns over her front chest, abdomen, and front left upper extremity. Using the Wallace rule of nines, total body surface area (TBSA) is
A) 9%
B) 18%
C) 22.5%
D) Over 36%
C) 22.5%
_____________ account for approximately 75% (43% flame or fire; 34% scalding) of all burn center admissions
A) Chemical burns
B) Electrical burns
C) Thermal burns
D) Radiation burns
C) Thermal burns
Extensive burns result in generalized body ______ in both burned and nonburned tissues and a ______ in circulating intravascular blood volume
A) inflammation; decrease
B) erythema; increase
C) edema; decrease
D) pain; increase
C) edema; decrease
_______________ is the most common and life-threatening complication of burn injuries.
A) Abscess
B) Gangrene
C) Infection
D) Hypertrophic scarring
C) Infection
Which of the following is true on skin transplantation for person with burn?
A) Autograft are usually cadaver skin.
B) Allografts are typically pigskin.
C) Biosynthetic grafts are a combination of collagen and synthetics.
D) Xenografts are the person’s own skin.
C) Biosynthetic grafts are a combination of collagen and synthetics.
What are the three classic determinants of burn mortality?
A) TBSA, age, and inhalation injury
B) Location, depth, and age
C) Temperature, source of energy, and duration
D) Family history, degree-burn, and sec
A) TBSA, age, and inhalation injury
Which of the following are the common medical complications of gastrointestinal system on a person with burn?
A) Paralytic ileus
B) Appendicitis
C) Diverticulosis
D) Peptic ulcer
A) Paralytic ileus
Which of the following body parts would get pressure injuries the most easily?
A) Clavicle and sternum
B) Scapula and elbow
C) ASIS and pubic tubercles
D) Medial epicondyle and medial malleolus
B) Scapula and elbow
Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis is considered ______ pressure injury.
A) stage 1
B) stage 2
C) stage 3
D) stage 4
B) stage 2
Which of the following patient populations may have higher risk of infection if they develop pressure injuries on the skin, because they are unable to mount a sufficient inflammatory response to start the healing?
A) Type 2 diabetes
B) Eczema
C) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
D) Low back pain
A) Type 2 diabetes
Which of the following is appropriate medical management for a patient with pressure injuries?
A) Negative pressure wound therapy
B) Adequately redistribute the pressure
C) Electrical stimulation
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following is true on skin transplantation for person with burn?
A) Heterografts are usually cadaver skin
B) Biosynthetic grafts are usually pigskin
C) Homografts are a combination of collagen and synthetics
D) Autograft are the person’s own skin
D) Autograft are the person’s own skin
The two primary causative factors for the development of pressure injuries are ______________________.
A) depth and duration
B) interface pressure (externally) and pressure with shearing forces
C) location and moisture
D) activity levels and levels of confidence
B) interface pressure (externally) and pressure with shearing forces
Which of the following is true about the clinical manifestations of pressure injuries?
A) Proteolytic enzymes from bacteria and macrophages dissolve necrotic tissues, which can result in a foul-smelling discharge
B) Pressure injuries usually occur over bony prominence
C) Pressure injuries often manifest with a circular pattern shaped like an inverted volcano, with the greatest tissue ischemia at the apex next to the bone
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following are intrinsic factors most associated with pressure injury development?
A) hemoglobin, hematocrit, prealbumin, total protein, and lymphocytes
B) impaired mobility, incontinence, diaphoresis, and impaired nutritional status
C) Pressure, shear, friction, and moisture
D) All of the above
B) impaired mobility, incontinence, diaphoresis, and impaired nutritional status
Which of the following is true about treatment for pressure injuries?
A) Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation can be used
B) Eliminating or limiting associated risk factors as much as possible is the first step in preventing the occurrence of pressure injuries
C) In stage 3 pressure injuries, undamaged tissue near the wound can be rotated to cover the ulcer
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the primary function of mast cells in the dermis?
A) Provide histamine for vasodilation and chemotactic factors for inflammatory responses
B) Antigen prevention
C) Production of apocrine sweat
D) Energy storage and balance
A) Provide histamine for vasodilation and chemotactic factors for inflammatory responses