Integumentary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

ATI RN · Integumentary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question 1 of 66

All of the following are true of the pigment melanin, except that it

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Question 2 of 66

Full thickness burns to more than 20% of the skin surface is a life-threatening situation. Why is this?

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Question 3 of 66

Choose the incorrect statement below.

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Question 4 of 66

Skin color is due to:

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Question 5 of 66

Which of the following word pairs is (are) appropriate?

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Question 6 of 66

The skin of older people become loose and wrinkled because

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Question 7 of 66

A 20-year-old patient is being seen in the dermatology clinic for a basal cell carcinoma on her eye. The nurse would expect the physician to complete which intervention?

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Question 8 of 66

The layer of epidermis which prevent the entry of water and other substance in the body-

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Question 9 of 66

The tough 'horny' superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the

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Question 10 of 66

Which statement about vitamin D is INCORRECT?

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Question 11 of 66

In which animal sweat is of red colour

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Question 12 of 66

What is the most common protein in the epidermis?

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Question 13 of 66

What is the purpose of the subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) beneath the skin?

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Question 14 of 66

What is the primary role of Pacinian corpuscles in the dermis?

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Question 15 of 66

Most of the muscles found in skin are

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Question 16 of 66

An individual using a sharp knife notices a small amount of blood where he just cut himself. Which of the following layers of skin did he have to cut into in order to bleed?

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Question 17 of 66

Several skin disorders involve an infecting agent. Which of the following is the cause of dermatophytoses?

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Question 18 of 66

The skin plays a vital role in synthesizing vitamin D, which is essential for:

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Question 19 of 66

Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.

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Question 20 of 66

Which tissue region do nails originate from?

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Question 21 of 66

A nurse identifies a skin lesion on a client and documents the lesion stating that the lesion is elevated, round, and filled with serum. What is the correct type of lesion that the above definition describes?

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Question 22 of 66

________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make the skin appear orange or yellow.

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Question 23 of 66

Which layer of the skin contains Pacinian corpuscles, specialized for detecting pressure and vibration?

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Question 24 of 66

Identify the mismatch:

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Question 25 of 66

In assessing a patient's skin it is particularly important to identify any lesions that could be malignant. Which of the following lesions would be suggestive of malignant melanoma?

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Question 26 of 66

Pigmentation of the skin is by the secretions of-

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Question 27 of 66

What is the function of melanin?

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Question 28 of 66

In rabbit the melanin is contained in highly specialized stellate cells called-

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Question 29 of 66

Which information would a nurse consider when planning care for a client with scabies?

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Question 30 of 66

Dense fur in cold temperature animals protect these from-

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Question 31 of 66

Which of the following organelles produces ATP?

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Question 32 of 66

Which of the following are goals of fluid resuscitation?

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Question 33 of 66

On the basis of shape and structure sweat glands are

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Question 34 of 66

Which vitamin does your skin synthesize?

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Question 35 of 66

What is the primary role of Meissner's corpuscles in the skin?

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Question 36 of 66

What purpose is vitamin D (calcitriol) used for?

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Question 37 of 66

One of the following statements about the stratum corneum is correct. Which one?

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Question 38 of 66

A nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

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Question 39 of 66

Mrs. Reagan has just been treated for basal cell carcinoma of the upper lip by surgical excision. It would be most important to teach her to

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Question 40 of 66

Which manifestation is characterized by eczematous eruptions with well-defined geometric margins?

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Question 41 of 66

The nurse is caring for a client following debridement. The nurse is most concerned with which complication?

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Question 42 of 66

Keratinocyte is to epidermis as ___ is to dermis.

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Question 43 of 66

A physician is caring for a patient with an infected wound. The physician would expect:

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Question 44 of 66

Which statement is NOT true of the subcutaneous tissue?

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Question 45 of 66

A patient with a contact dermatitis is treated with calamine lotion. What is the rationale for using this base for a topical preparation?

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Question 46 of 66

All of the following are functions of accessory structures of integument except

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Question 47 of 66

It is false that the dermis:

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Question 48 of 66

A patient with severe burn injuries to the abdomen and legs becomes combative when it is time to change the dressings. What nursing intervention will be most helpful to this patient?

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Question 49 of 66

The thickest portion of skin in man is found at the region of

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Question 50 of 66

Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?

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Question 51 of 66

Which of the following terms matches the statement: to increase the fibrous element; to make hard as in the presence of cellulites?

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Question 52 of 66

Which part of hairs have pigment granules of melanin -

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Question 53 of 66

What is a skin graft that is used to transfer skin and subcutaneous tissue to large areas of deep tissue destruction called?

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Question 54 of 66

________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

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Question 55 of 66

Which layer of the skin contains adipose (fat) tissue that serves as insulation and energy storage?

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Question 56 of 66

People with full thickness burns to more than 20% of their body are in a life-threatening situation. This is due to which of the following?

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Question 57 of 66

While walking in sunshine the face generally becomes reddish. This is due to-

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Question 58 of 66

Which of the following assessment data requires the most immediate further assessment or intervention?

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Question 59 of 66

Which of the following is beneath the stratum corneum?

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Question 60 of 66

Which skin layer is the most superficial?

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Question 61 of 66

Which of the following mechanisms restores homeostasis during periods of raised body temperature?

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Question 62 of 66

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

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Question 63 of 66

A 62-year-old client has extensive blister injuries to the back and both legs caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work and is admitted to the ED. Which of these ordered interventions will you perform first?

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Question 64 of 66

A client has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin). The client is adamant about refusing the drug because 'it's dangerous.' What action by the nurse is best?

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Question 65 of 66

Bulbous nose, usually occurs in older men. Hyperplasia of tissues of the nose. Associated with advanced rosacea.

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Question 66 of 66

In preparation for his getting out of bed to walk, you are applying an elastic bandage to Mr. Moore's freshly healed burned leg to provide good venous return and prevent blistering of the new skin. It is most important to

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