Skin, Hair, and Nails

Question 1

1. physical barrier that
   protects the underlying
   tissues and organs from
   microorganisms, physical
   trauma, ultraviolet radiation,
   and dehydration

Answer 1

SKIN

Question 2

plays a vital role in
temperature maintenance,
fluid and electrolyte balance,
absorption, excretion,
sensation, immunity, and
vitamin D synthesis

Answer 2

SKIN

Question 3

3. provides an individual
   identity to a person’s
   appearance

Answer 3

SKIN

Question 4

Skin is composed of three layers:
the ________________

Answer 4

epidermis, dermis and SQ tissue or (hypodermis)

Question 5

thicker on the palms of the
hands and soles of the feet

Answer 5

SKIN

Question 6

connected to underlying
structures by subcutaneous
tissue

Answer 6

SKIN

Question 7

1. consists of layers of
   keratinized cells

Answer 7

HAIR

Question 8

2. found over much of the
   body except for the lips,
   nipples, soles of the feet,
   palms of the hands, labia
   minora, and penis

Answer 8

HAIR

Question 9

3. develops within a sheath
   of epidermal cells called the
   hair follicle

Answer 9

HAIR

Question 10

4. growth occurs at the base
   of the follicle, where cells in
   the hair bulb are nourished
   by dermal blood vessels

Answer 10

HAIR

Question 11

5. shaft is visible above the
   skin

Answer 11

HAIR

Question 12

1. located on the distal
   phalanges of fingers and
   toes are hard, transparent
   plates of keratinized
   epidermal cells that grow
   from a root underneath the
   skin fold called the cuticle

Answer 12

NAIL

Question 13

2. body extends over the
   entire nailbed and has a pink
   tinge as a result of the rich
   blood supply underneath

Answer 13

NAIL

Question 14

3. At the base of the nail is
   the _______________

Answer 14

unula, a paler, crescent
shaped area.

Question 15

protect the distal ends of
the fingers and toes.

Answer 15

NAILS

Question 16

To perform a complete and accurate assessment, it is
important to collect the following data;

Answer 16

1. current symptoms
2. clients past and family history
3. lifestyle
4. health practices

Question 17

Collecting Subjective Data: Guidelines

Answer 17

➢ Ask straightforward questions

➢ Non-judgemental approach

➢ Skin disorders – potentially damaging to the person’s
body image and self concept

Question 18

Readiness for enhanced health management: Skin Hair and Nail integrity related to healthy hygiene and skin care practices, avoidance, of overexposure to sun

Answer 18

Health Promotion Diagnoses

Question 19

Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances. Prevents loss of moisture. Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation. Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature)

Answer 19

structure and function of the skin

Question 20

Each hair has a hair shaft and a hair root. The shaft is the visible part of the hair that sticks out of the skin. The hair root is in the skin and extends down to the deeper layers of the skin. It is surrounded by the hair follicle (a sheath of skin and connective tissue), which is also connected to a sebaceous gland

Answer 20

structure and function of the hair

Question 21

Nails are accessory organs of the skin. They are made of sheets of dead keratinocytes and are found on the far, or distal, ends of the fingers and toes. The keratin in nails makes them hard but flexible. Nails serve a number of purposes, including protecting the digits, enhancing sensations, and acting like tools

Answer 21

structure and function of the nail

Question 22

Nails are accessory organs of the skin. They are made of sheets of dead keratinocytes and are found on the far, or distal, ends of the fingers and toes. The keratin in nails makes them hard but flexible. Nails serve a number of purposes, including protecting the digits, enhancing sensations, and acting like tools

Answer 22

structure and function of the nail

Question 23

Nails are accessory organs of the skin. They are made of sheets of dead keratinocytes and are found on the far, or distal, ends of the fingers and toes. The keratin in nails makes them hard but flexible. Nails serve a number of purposes, including protecting the digits, enhancing sensations, and acting like tools

Answer 23

structure and function of the nail

Question 24

protect the sensitive tips of fingers and toes. We don’t need our nails to survive, but they do support the tips of our fingers and toes, protect them from injury, and help us pick up small objects. Without them, we’d have a hard time scratching an itch or untying a knot.

Answer 24

purpose of the nails

Question 25

The hair on our heads doesn’t just look nice. It keeps us warm by preserving heat. Hair in the nose, ears, and around the eyes protects these sensitive areas from dust and other small particles. Eyebrows and eyelashes protect eyes by decreasing the amount of light and particles that go into them.

Answer 25

purpose of the hair

Question 26

Skin warm, dry, with good turgor, No abnormal pigmentation, bleeding, rash, or other lesions.

Answer 26

Normal findings of skin

Question 27

Normal terminal hair is black, brown, red, yellow, or variations in shades of these colors. The hair is coarse of fine and shinny

Answer 27

Normal findings of hair

Question 28

Normal nails are translucent, shiny and firm in texture.
Longitudinal bands of pigment can normally be seen in black patients.
With aging nails may lose their luster, thicken and become yellow.
Longitudinal ridging also develops with aging.

Answer 28

Normal findings of nail

Question 29

iscoloration (dark streaks, white streaks, or changes in nail color) changes in nail shape (curling or clubbing) changes in nail thickness (thickening or thinning)

Answer 29

abnormal findings of the nail

Question 30

Alopecia (nonscarring). Skin disorders, certain drugs, certain diseases, autoimmunity, iron deficiency, severe stress, scalp radiation, pregnancy, or pulling at your own hair.
Alopecia (scarring). …
Hirsutism. …
Hair shaft disorders. …
Inflammation.

Answer 30

abnormal findings of the skin

Question 31

Alopecia (nonscarring). Skin disorders, certain drugs, certain diseases, autoimmunity, iron deficiency, severe stress, scalp radiation, pregnancy, or pulling at your own hair.
Alopecia (scarring). …
Hirsutism. …
Hair shaft disorders. …
Inflammation.

Answer 31

abnormal findings of the hair