Emory Wound Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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On which body site would the transepidermal application of a medication obtain
the greatest. percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand
C
Which principle of skin care product 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
B
,Which layer of skin contains cells that 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
D
Daily bathing is not usually necessary for which patient populations? (L1)
A. Neonates and elderly
B. All age groups should bathe daily
C. Middle aged adults on steroids
D. Toddlers and young adults
A
Alkaline products should generally be avoided because they remove protective oils
from the skin and alter the protective "acid mantle." (L1)
True or False
True
, Emollients should be applied to damp skin after bathing. (L1)
True or False
True
Match to appropriate category based on the effect of the time required for
epidermal regeneration
A. Reduced Time for Epidermal Regeneration (rate of epidermal mitosis is
increased)
B. Increased Time for Epidermal Regeneration (results in thinning of epidermis)
Options:
1. Skin Loss
2. Aging
3. Steroids
A-1
B - 2,3
Reduced cohesion between the epidermis and dermis (flattening of dermal
papillae) significantly increases the risk of skin tears. (L1)
True or False
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On which body site would the transepidermal application of a medication obtain
the greatest. percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand
C
Which principle of skin care product 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
B
,Which layer of skin contains cells that 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
D
Daily bathing is not usually necessary for which patient populations? (L1)
A. Neonates and elderly
B. All age groups should bathe daily
C. Middle aged adults on steroids
D. Toddlers and young adults
A
Alkaline products should generally be avoided because they remove protective oils
from the skin and alter the protective "acid mantle." (L1)
True or False
True
, Emollients should be applied to damp skin after bathing. (L1)
True or False
True
Match to appropriate category based on the effect of the time required for
epidermal regeneration
A. Reduced Time for Epidermal Regeneration (rate of epidermal mitosis is
increased)
B. Increased Time for Epidermal Regeneration (results in thinning of epidermis)
Options:
1. Skin Loss
2. Aging
3. Steroids
A-1
B - 2,3
Reduced cohesion between the epidermis and dermis (flattening of dermal
papillae) significantly increases the risk of skin tears. (L1)
True or False
