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Med-Surg Chapters 53–55 Integumentary System, Skin Disorders & Burns Questions & Answers 2026/2027: Comprehensive nursing review covering skin assessment, integumentary function, dermatologic disorders, skin lesions, wound care, pressure injuries, burns, complications, treatment, and nursing management.

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Med-Surg Chapters 53-55 Integumentary System, Skin Disorders & Burns Study Guide & Exam Prep

Some soap may cause ___________. allergic reaction


__________ may result from being in wooded areas. Poison ivy


Two common abnormal vascular changes result from ecchymosis and petechiae
bleeding under the skin:


_________ is a bruise that changes color from blue-black to Ecchymosis
greenish brown or yellow over time.


Reddish-purple spots smaller than 0.5 mm in diameter petechiae
is known as ___________.


In the dark-skinned patient, petechiae are usually not conjunctivae and oral mucosa
visible on the skin but can be visualized in the:


If a ____________ is ordered, the fluid is expressed from an viral culture
intact vesicle, collected with a sterile cotton swab, and
placed in a special viral culture tube.


The viral culture must be kept in _________ and sent to the ice
laboratory as soon as possible.


A __________ involves the use of UV rays to detect wood light examination
florescent materials in the skin and hair present in
certain diseases such as tinea capitis (ringworm).




In a wood light examination it is performed with a darkened
handheld black light in a _________ room.


Resuscitation equipment should be in the __________ in immediate vicinity
case of severe allergic reaction.


__________ is useful in applying medications to large areas Balneotherapy (therapeutic bath)
of the skin as well as for debridement, removing old
medications, and relieving itching and inflammation.


Ointments and creams have a varied base depending drug
on the _______ applied.


__________ cause some reduction in blood flow to the skin. Ointments and creams


________ usually have a zinc oxide, talc, or cornstarch Powders
base.

, Med-Surg Chapters 53-55 Integumentary System, Skin Disorders & Burns Study Guide & Exam Prep

________ are used to absorb moisture and reduce friction. Powders


Antifungal powders may be used in __________. skinfolds


________ should be shaken onto a gauze pad or gloved Powders
hand away from the patient's face, then applied by
gently patting or rubbing onto the affected area.




Avoid the use of __________ in patients with respiratory powders
disease or tracheostomies.


Dressings may be used to: Enhance absorption of topical medications, promote retention of moisture,
protect from infection, prevent evaporation of medication, and reduce pain
and itching.


A skin tear should be covered with a __________ dressing nonadherent
such as Xeroform and wrapped with gauze.


The new skin cells are produced in the _________ layer. innermost


Melanin is a ____________ to prevent further exposure of pigment barrier
living cells in the stratum germinativum to UV rays.


Shear can lead to: deep tissue damage


Avoid elevating the head of the bed more than ______ to 30 degrees
reduce pressure on the coccyx as well as friction and
shear damage from sliding down in the bed.


Avoid the use of ____________ cushions because they create donut-shaped
a circle of pressure that cuts off the circulation to the
surrounding tissue, promoting ischemia rather than
preventing it.


Teach patients to shift weight every ______ minutes. 15

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