NURS 400 Midterm Integumentary Review Questions With
Complete Solutions
Three varieties of lice:
1. Pediculus Humanus Capitis (HEAD louse)
2. Pediculus Humanus Corporis (BODY louse)
3. Phthirus Pubis ( Pubic or crab louse).
Types of skin cancer
1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Squamous cell carcinoma
3. Malignant melanoma
Basel Cell cancer arises from the _____ cells contained in the
________; metastasis is ____ but underlying tissue destruction
can progress to organ tissue; Generally appears on the ___ -
_________ areas of the body
basel; epidermis; rare; Sun-exposed
Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant proliferation arising
from the epidermis and can infiltrate surrounding ___________
and ___________ to lymph nodes
structures and metastasize
Melanoma may occur ___ place on the ____; especially where
__________ or new _____ are apparent; it is HIGHLY
, __________ to the brain, lungs, bone, and liver, with survival
depending on early _________ and treatment.
Any; body; birthmarks; moles; metastatic; diagnosis.
SCC is of ________ concern than ___ because it is truly
_________ carcinoma, _____________ by blood or lymphatic
system
greater; BCC; invasive; metastasizing
Sunscreen protector factor (SPF)
15 or higher
Risk factors for developing pressure ulcer:
1. Skin pressure
2. Skin shearing/friction
3. Immobility
4. Malnutrition
5. Incontinence
6. Decrease sensory perception (diabetes)
Stage II pressure ulcer
- Partial thickness skin loss of the dermis occurs
- Presents as shallow ulcer with red-pink wound bed OR intact
or open/ruptured serum-filled blister
Stage III pressure ulcer
- Full-thickness skin loss that extends INTO the dermis and
subcutaneous tissues;
* Slough may be present
Complete Solutions
Three varieties of lice:
1. Pediculus Humanus Capitis (HEAD louse)
2. Pediculus Humanus Corporis (BODY louse)
3. Phthirus Pubis ( Pubic or crab louse).
Types of skin cancer
1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Squamous cell carcinoma
3. Malignant melanoma
Basel Cell cancer arises from the _____ cells contained in the
________; metastasis is ____ but underlying tissue destruction
can progress to organ tissue; Generally appears on the ___ -
_________ areas of the body
basel; epidermis; rare; Sun-exposed
Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant proliferation arising
from the epidermis and can infiltrate surrounding ___________
and ___________ to lymph nodes
structures and metastasize
Melanoma may occur ___ place on the ____; especially where
__________ or new _____ are apparent; it is HIGHLY
, __________ to the brain, lungs, bone, and liver, with survival
depending on early _________ and treatment.
Any; body; birthmarks; moles; metastatic; diagnosis.
SCC is of ________ concern than ___ because it is truly
_________ carcinoma, _____________ by blood or lymphatic
system
greater; BCC; invasive; metastasizing
Sunscreen protector factor (SPF)
15 or higher
Risk factors for developing pressure ulcer:
1. Skin pressure
2. Skin shearing/friction
3. Immobility
4. Malnutrition
5. Incontinence
6. Decrease sensory perception (diabetes)
Stage II pressure ulcer
- Partial thickness skin loss of the dermis occurs
- Presents as shallow ulcer with red-pink wound bed OR intact
or open/ruptured serum-filled blister
Stage III pressure ulcer
- Full-thickness skin loss that extends INTO the dermis and
subcutaneous tissues;
* Slough may be present
