UNIT 5: ASSESSMENT OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS questions with answers 2024

UNIT 5: ASSESSMENT OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILSACTIVITY 1 NSG121.05.01.01 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS EPIDERMIS First line of defense against pathogens, chemical irritants, and moisture loss. Nourished by oxygen from the surface air. Contains specialized cells responsible for perception of pain, light touch, vibration, and temperature. Thickness of this layer remains constant throughout the life span and across genders. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More DERMIS Contains blood vessels and nerves. Thickness of this layer varies across the life span and with gender. Provides the turgor of the skin. Contains sweet glands. SUBCUTANEOUS LAYER Composed mainly of fat and loose connective tissue. Provides storage of caloric reserves. Provides insulation. Contributes to the skin's mobility. LAYERS OF SKIN (OUTERMOST TO INNERMOST) Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous layer Which of the following facts about the hair, nails, and glands are accurate? Select all that apply. Disease processes can affect the growth rate and thickness of nails. Sebum produced by sebaceous glands maintain hair moisture and condition. Eccrine glands cover the entire body. Apocrine glands are located in the armpits and the genital areas. Hair becomes oiler with age because sebum production increases. Disease processes can affect the growth rate and thickness of nails.