Skin and Infection contrrol

Question 1

Which layer of the skin has NO blood vessels?

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

Which layer is NOT part of your skin?

Answer 2

Hypodermis

Question 3

All of the following contribute to skin color EXCEPT _________.

Answer 3

keratin

Question 4

Mitosis occurs primarily in which stratum of the epidermis?

Answer 4

Basale

Question 5

What protein gives the epidermis its protective properties?

Answer 5

Keratin

Question 6

Which cells in the epidermis are key activators of the immune system?

Answer 6

Dendritic cells

Question 7

Dogs track humans by the scent of epithelial cells that are constantly being shed. These cells shed from which stratum?

Answer 7

Corneum

Question 8

The dermis is composed of what type of tissue?

Answer 8

Connective

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT associated with the dermis?

Answer 9

Keratin

Question 10

Which layer of the dermis is composed of dense irregular connective tissue?

Answer 10

Reticular layer

Question 11

Which layer of the dermis is closest to the epidermis?

Answer 11

Papillary layer

Question 12

Sudoriferous glands are also known as _________ glands.

Answer 12

sweat

Question 13

What is sweat mostly composed of?

Answer 13

Water

Question 14

The sweat glands that are important in body temperature regulation are the ______ glands.

Answer 14

eccrine

Question 15

This gland, found in the skin, is also a holocrine gland.

Answer 15

Sebaceous

Question 16

A client has a Candida infection. This is a ________.

Answer 16

opportunistic microorganism

Question 17

Hand hygiene includes________.

Answer 17

the use of alcohol-based rub

Question 18

Moment 3 in the five moments of HH is_________.

Answer 18

after a procedure or fluid exposure risk