Student Laboratory Manual for Health
Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition
Wilson & Giddens - Test Bank
Chapter 9: Skin, Hair, and Nails
1)
What is the primary function of the skin?
A. Vitamin D synthesis
B. Protection from external environment
C. Temperature regulation
D. Sensation
Answer: B. Protection from external environment
Rationale: While the skin has multiple functions, its primary function is to serve as a protective
barrier against the external environment, including pathogens, chemicals, and physical trauma.
2)
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Subcutaneous tissue
D. Stratum corneum
Answer: B. Dermis
, Rationale: The dermis is the middle layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerve endings, hair
follicles, and sweat glands. The epidermis is avascular.
3)
What does cyanosis indicate?
A. Liver dysfunction
B. Kidney disease
C. Poor oxygenation
D. Dehydration
Answer: C. Poor oxygenation
Rationale: Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes that indicates
poor oxygenation or inadequate circulation.
4)
Which assessment technique is most important when examining skin lesions?
A. Palpation only
B. Inspection with good lighting
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
Answer: B. Inspection with good lighting
Rationale: Inspection with adequate lighting is the most important technique for examining skin
lesions, allowing for accurate assessment of color, size, shape, and other characteristics.
Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition
Wilson & Giddens - Test Bank
Chapter 9: Skin, Hair, and Nails
1)
What is the primary function of the skin?
A. Vitamin D synthesis
B. Protection from external environment
C. Temperature regulation
D. Sensation
Answer: B. Protection from external environment
Rationale: While the skin has multiple functions, its primary function is to serve as a protective
barrier against the external environment, including pathogens, chemicals, and physical trauma.
2)
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Subcutaneous tissue
D. Stratum corneum
Answer: B. Dermis
, Rationale: The dermis is the middle layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerve endings, hair
follicles, and sweat glands. The epidermis is avascular.
3)
What does cyanosis indicate?
A. Liver dysfunction
B. Kidney disease
C. Poor oxygenation
D. Dehydration
Answer: C. Poor oxygenation
Rationale: Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes that indicates
poor oxygenation or inadequate circulation.
4)
Which assessment technique is most important when examining skin lesions?
A. Palpation only
B. Inspection with good lighting
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
Answer: B. Inspection with good lighting
Rationale: Inspection with adequate lighting is the most important technique for examining skin
lesions, allowing for accurate assessment of color, size, shape, and other characteristics.
