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Dry skin → itch → scratching → skin breaks → inflammation → more itching.
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1 Skin main functions 2 Atopic dermatitis cycle
3 Primary skin lesions 4 Transmission of infection
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Skin main functions Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, fluid
balance, and vitamin D synthesis.
Epidermis characteristics Avascular outer skin layer that produces keratin and
contains melanocytes.
Dermis characteristics Vascular skin layer containing sebaceous/oil glands
plus collagen and elastin.
Subcutaneous tissue characteristics Deep layer made of fat and connective tissue;
provides energy storage.
Aging skin: cell turnover Cell turnover decreases with age, increasing
infection risk and slowing healing.
Aging skin: thickness vs sun exposure Advanced age thins skin; chronic sun/UV exposure
thickens skin through DNA damage.
Aging skin: vascularity Vascularity decreases with age, so skin receives
less oxygen from the blood.
Aging skin: strength and elasticity Skin strength and elasticity decrease with age.
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TEST BANK FOR NSG 3280 EXAM 2026 | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
Practice questions for this set
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Dry skin → itch → scratching → skin breaks → inflammation → more itching.
Choose an answer
1 Skin main functions 2 Atopic dermatitis cycle
3 Primary skin lesions 4 Transmission of infection
Don't know?
Terms in this set (176)
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Skin main functions Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, fluid
balance, and vitamin D synthesis.
Epidermis characteristics Avascular outer skin layer that produces keratin and
contains melanocytes.
Dermis characteristics Vascular skin layer containing sebaceous/oil glands
plus collagen and elastin.
Subcutaneous tissue characteristics Deep layer made of fat and connective tissue;
provides energy storage.
Aging skin: cell turnover Cell turnover decreases with age, increasing
infection risk and slowing healing.
Aging skin: thickness vs sun exposure Advanced age thins skin; chronic sun/UV exposure
thickens skin through DNA damage.
Aging skin: vascularity Vascularity decreases with age, so skin receives
less oxygen from the blood.
Aging skin: strength and elasticity Skin strength and elasticity decrease with age.
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