Integumentary Assessment Questions and Correct Answers

What type of data should you use when performing a physical assessment? Ans: Subjective Function of the skin: Protects internal ____________ and decreases injury from physical, chemical or thermal trauma. Ans: organs Function of the skin: Prevents penetration and stops invasion of _________________. Ans: microorganisms Function of the skin: Loss of water and _____________. Ans: electrolytes How does the body cool down? Ans: sweating What vitamin does the skin produce? Light converts cholesterol to _______________. Ans: Vitamin D ___________ of the skin: - uniform in color, darker in exposed areas - warm, dry, soft and smooth - no tenting - no lesions or edema Ans: Expected findings Extreme paleness in light skin, indicator or anemia and poor circulation. Ans: Pallor Where is pallor best assessed? Ans: oral mucosa, conjunctiva and nailbeds blue-gray, ashen color associated with hypoxia Ans: cyanosis Cyanosis can occur with ______________. Ans: cold exposure Yellow- orange skin color associated with liver disorders. Ans: Jaundice Where is jaundice best assessed? Ans: Sclera Diffuse area of red skin associated with fever, room temperature, exercise and rosacea. Ans: Flushing Red area of skin associated with rashes and application of heat or ice. Ans: erythem