Emory Wound Exam 1 (Lessons 1-6) – Accurate
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Which structure of the skin provides A
the body with photoprotective
properties by absorbing harmful UV
light? (2)
A. Melanin
B. Langerhans cells
C. Odland bodies
D. Stratum lucidum
What is a unique function of the layer B - reproductive layer of the dermis characterized by
of the epidermis known as the stratum proliferating keratinocytes
basale? (2)
A. Providing immunity via Langerhans
Cells
B. Producing new epithelial cells
C. Releasing lipids to hep maintain
normal brick and mortar skin
configuration
D. Protecting the palms of the hands
and soles of the feet
Which cells located in the dermis D
produce collagen and elastin critical
to immune function and healing? (2)
A. Leukotrienes
B. Prostaglandins
C. Macrophages
D. Fibroblasts
,Which patient's wound would the A
WCN expect to heal by scar
formation? (2)
A. A head wound extending beyond
the hair follicles
B. A shallow wound on the hand
C. A stage 2 PI
D. A first-degree burn
Which of the following statements C
accurately describes how the skin
functions as a barrier between the
internal and external environments?
(2)
A. The skin lipids bind water, normally
maintaining skin water content at 20%
or higher
B. When the barrier function of the
skin is compromised, transepidermal
water loss (TEWL) decreases
C. Protection against pathogenic
invasion is supported by an acidic pH
of the skin
D. Merkel receptors embedded in the
eECM contribute to the mechanical
rigidity and frictional resistance
protection of the skin
The WCN assessing the skin of D
patients in a nursing home keeps in
mind the structural changes that occur
in aging skin. What is one of these
changes? (2)
A. Increase in melanocytes
B. Rounding of dermal-epidermal
junction
C. Increase in Mast Cells
D. Decrease in collagen
, On which body site would the C
transepidermal application of a
medication obtain the greatest.
percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand
Which principle of skin care product B
use would the WCN include in a
teaching plan for a patient with a leg
wound? (2)
A. Use alkaline soaps and cleaners to
neutralize acidic skin
B. Do not use products no the skin
that have known sensitizers
C. Bathe frequently using water that is
as hot as tolerated
D. Allow skin to dry completely before
applying moisturizers
Which layer of skin contains cells that D
release lipids such as ceramides to
maintain the normal "brick and mortar"
skin barrier function. (2)
A. Stratum germinativum
B. Stratum basale
C. Stratum spinosum
D. Stratum granulosum
Solutions For Every Question
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Terms in this set (76)
Which structure of the skin provides A
the body with photoprotective
properties by absorbing harmful UV
light? (2)
A. Melanin
B. Langerhans cells
C. Odland bodies
D. Stratum lucidum
What is a unique function of the layer B - reproductive layer of the dermis characterized by
of the epidermis known as the stratum proliferating keratinocytes
basale? (2)
A. Providing immunity via Langerhans
Cells
B. Producing new epithelial cells
C. Releasing lipids to hep maintain
normal brick and mortar skin
configuration
D. Protecting the palms of the hands
and soles of the feet
Which cells located in the dermis D
produce collagen and elastin critical
to immune function and healing? (2)
A. Leukotrienes
B. Prostaglandins
C. Macrophages
D. Fibroblasts
,Which patient's wound would the A
WCN expect to heal by scar
formation? (2)
A. A head wound extending beyond
the hair follicles
B. A shallow wound on the hand
C. A stage 2 PI
D. A first-degree burn
Which of the following statements C
accurately describes how the skin
functions as a barrier between the
internal and external environments?
(2)
A. The skin lipids bind water, normally
maintaining skin water content at 20%
or higher
B. When the barrier function of the
skin is compromised, transepidermal
water loss (TEWL) decreases
C. Protection against pathogenic
invasion is supported by an acidic pH
of the skin
D. Merkel receptors embedded in the
eECM contribute to the mechanical
rigidity and frictional resistance
protection of the skin
The WCN assessing the skin of D
patients in a nursing home keeps in
mind the structural changes that occur
in aging skin. What is one of these
changes? (2)
A. Increase in melanocytes
B. Rounding of dermal-epidermal
junction
C. Increase in Mast Cells
D. Decrease in collagen
, On which body site would the C
transepidermal application of a
medication obtain the greatest.
percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand
Which principle of skin care product B
use would the WCN include in a
teaching plan for a patient with a leg
wound? (2)
A. Use alkaline soaps and cleaners to
neutralize acidic skin
B. Do not use products no the skin
that have known sensitizers
C. Bathe frequently using water that is
as hot as tolerated
D. Allow skin to dry completely before
applying moisturizers
Which layer of skin contains cells that D
release lipids such as ceramides to
maintain the normal "brick and mortar"
skin barrier function. (2)
A. Stratum germinativum
B. Stratum basale
C. Stratum spinosum
D. Stratum granulosum
