Chapter 55 – Assessment of Integumentary Function _ Nursing
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A nurse is aware that the outer layer of the skin D. Physically repelling pathogens.
consists of dead cells that contain large amounts of E. Preventing fluid loss.
keratin. The physiologic functions of keratin include
which of the following? Select all that apply. Rationale: The dead cells of the epidermis contain large amount of keratin,
A. Producing antibodies. an insoluble, fibrous protein that forms the outer barrier of the skin. Keratin
B. Absorbing electrolytes. has the capacity to repel pathogens and prevent excessive fluid loss from
C. Maintaining acid-base balance. the body. It does not contribute directly to antibody production, acid-base
D. Physically repelling pathogens. balance, or electrolyte levels.
E. Preventing fluid loss. P. 1799
When planning the skin care of a client with C. The palms of the hands.
decreased mobility, the nurse is aware of the varying
thickness of the epidermis. At what location is the Rationale: The epidermis is the thickest over the palms of the hands and the
epidermal layer thickest? soles of the feet.
A. The scalp. P. 1799
B. The elbows.
C. The palms of the hands.
D. The knees.
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A young student is brought to the school nurse after B. Ecchymoses
falling off a swing. The nurse is documenting that the
child has bruising on the lateral aspect of the right Rationale: Telangiectasias consist of red marks on the skin caused by
arm. What term will the nurse use to describe bruising stretching of superficial blood vessels. Ecchymoses are bruises, and purpura
on the skin in documentation? consists of pinpoint hemorrhages into the skin. Urticaria is wheals or hives.
A. Telangiectasias P. 1804
B. Ecchymoses
C. Purpura
D. Urticaria
The nurse in an ambulatory care center is admitting an A. Cherry angiomas
older adult client who has bright red moles on the
skin. What benign changes in the skin of an older Rationale: Cherry angiomas appear as bright red "moles." while solar
adult appear as bright red moles? lentigines are commonly called "liver spots." Seborrheic keratoses are
A. Cherry angiomas described as crusty brown "stuck on" patches, while xanthelasmas appear as
B. Solar lentigines yellowish, waxy deposits on the upper eyelids.
C. Seborrheic keratoses P. 1803
D. Xanthelasmas
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Chapter
Study 55
Guide
– Assessment
2026_2027 of Integumentary Function _ Nursing Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf 2026-03-31
Chapter 55 – Assessment
of Integumentary Function |
Nursing Study Guide
2026/2027
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A nurse is aware that the outer layer of the skin D. Physically repelling pathogens.
consists of dead cells that contain large amounts of E. Preventing fluid loss.
keratin. The physiologic functions of keratin include
which of the following? Select all that apply. Rationale: The dead cells of the epidermis contain large amount of keratin,
A. Producing antibodies. an insoluble, fibrous protein that forms the outer barrier of the skin. Keratin
B. Absorbing electrolytes. has the capacity to repel pathogens and prevent excessive fluid loss from
C. Maintaining acid-base balance. the body. It does not contribute directly to antibody production, acid-base
D. Physically repelling pathogens. balance, or electrolyte levels.
E. Preventing fluid loss. P. 1799
When planning the skin care of a client with C. The palms of the hands.
decreased mobility, the nurse is aware of the varying
thickness of the epidermis. At what location is the Rationale: The epidermis is the thickest over the palms of the hands and the
epidermal layer thickest? soles of the feet.
A. The scalp. P. 1799
B. The elbows.
C. The palms of the hands.
D. The knees.
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A young student is brought to the school nurse after B. Ecchymoses
falling off a swing. The nurse is documenting that the
child has bruising on the lateral aspect of the right Rationale: Telangiectasias consist of red marks on the skin caused by
arm. What term will the nurse use to describe bruising stretching of superficial blood vessels. Ecchymoses are bruises, and purpura
on the skin in documentation? consists of pinpoint hemorrhages into the skin. Urticaria is wheals or hives.
A. Telangiectasias P. 1804
B. Ecchymoses
C. Purpura
D. Urticaria
The nurse in an ambulatory care center is admitting an A. Cherry angiomas
older adult client who has bright red moles on the
skin. What benign changes in the skin of an older Rationale: Cherry angiomas appear as bright red "moles." while solar
adult appear as bright red moles? lentigines are commonly called "liver spots." Seborrheic keratoses are
A. Cherry angiomas described as crusty brown "stuck on" patches, while xanthelasmas appear as
B. Solar lentigines yellowish, waxy deposits on the upper eyelids.
C. Seborrheic keratoses P. 1803
D. Xanthelasmas
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