NURS 307 Test 2 Questions with complete solutions.
Main Functions of Skin
Protective, adaptive, and waterproof
Other Functions of the skin
Protection from environment
Prevents penetration
Perception
Temperature regulation
Identification
Communication
Would repair
Absorption & Excretion
Vitamin D production
Skin Layer (outside to inside)
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Epidermis
Replaced every 4 weeks
Has Basal cell layer--forms new skin cells
Contains Melanocytes--form melanin pigments
,Dermis
Supportive layer of connective tissue and collagen
Subcutaneous
Composed of Adipose
Used for: energy, insulation, protection (cushioning), and mobility
Hair is composed of
Threads of keratin
Vellus
fine faint hair covers most of body
Terminal hair
thicker, darker, scalp, eyebrows, and axillae and pubic areas
terminal=hair we die with
Sebaceous glands
Secreted through hair follicles
Lubricates skin and hair
Retards water loss from skin
Sweat glands
Two types:
Eccrine
Apocrine
, Eccrine Sweat glands
Open directly onto skin
Reduces body temperature
On the palms and soles
Apocrine Swat Glands
open into hair follicles
Bacteria creates musky body oder
A for armpit!
Nails are
Plates of keratin
Nails are pink because
of underlying nail bed that his highly vascular
Inspection of the skin, hair, and nails includes
Color & Pigmentation
Texture & Distribution
Shape, contour, & Consistency
Palpation of the skin, hair, and nails inclueds
Temperature & Texture
Edema, mobility, & turgor
Note presence of lesions includes
Main Functions of Skin
Protective, adaptive, and waterproof
Other Functions of the skin
Protection from environment
Prevents penetration
Perception
Temperature regulation
Identification
Communication
Would repair
Absorption & Excretion
Vitamin D production
Skin Layer (outside to inside)
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Epidermis
Replaced every 4 weeks
Has Basal cell layer--forms new skin cells
Contains Melanocytes--form melanin pigments
,Dermis
Supportive layer of connective tissue and collagen
Subcutaneous
Composed of Adipose
Used for: energy, insulation, protection (cushioning), and mobility
Hair is composed of
Threads of keratin
Vellus
fine faint hair covers most of body
Terminal hair
thicker, darker, scalp, eyebrows, and axillae and pubic areas
terminal=hair we die with
Sebaceous glands
Secreted through hair follicles
Lubricates skin and hair
Retards water loss from skin
Sweat glands
Two types:
Eccrine
Apocrine
, Eccrine Sweat glands
Open directly onto skin
Reduces body temperature
On the palms and soles
Apocrine Swat Glands
open into hair follicles
Bacteria creates musky body oder
A for armpit!
Nails are
Plates of keratin
Nails are pink because
of underlying nail bed that his highly vascular
Inspection of the skin, hair, and nails includes
Color & Pigmentation
Texture & Distribution
Shape, contour, & Consistency
Palpation of the skin, hair, and nails inclueds
Temperature & Texture
Edema, mobility, & turgor
Note presence of lesions includes
