RNSG 1341 Test 1: Integumentary
questions with complete solutions
graded A+
What is contained in the epidermis? - correct answer ✔✔melanocytes = pigment
producing cells
keratinocytes = tough outer layer
What is contained in the dermis? - correct answer ✔✔-Nerves
-Vessels
-Glands
Subcutaneous tissue? - correct answer ✔✔-fat
-connective tissue
Functions of the integumentary system - correct answer ✔✔-PROTECTION
-sensory
-temp regulation
-excretion
-vit D synthesis
-fluid balance
What are some gerotonological considerations for the integumentary system? -
correct answer ✔✔-DECREASED melanin
, -DECREASED SQ fat
-DECREASED activity of sebaceous glands
-INCREASED keratinocytes
Subjective Data for Assessment of the Integumentary System: - correct answer
✔✔-Past health hx (skin conditions, sun exposure)
-Meds (UV sensitive meds!)
-Surgery or other tx
What information is obtained from palpation? - correct answer ✔✔temp,
moisture, lumps, blanchability, turgor
Skin assessment: things to look for - correct answer ✔✔-cyanosis
-ecchymosis
-erythema
-jaundice
-pallor
-petechiae
-rash
-scars
Macule - correct answer ✔✔change in surface color w/o elevation or depression
ex: freckle
Papule - correct answer ✔✔change in surface of skin with elevation (5-10 mm)
questions with complete solutions
graded A+
What is contained in the epidermis? - correct answer ✔✔melanocytes = pigment
producing cells
keratinocytes = tough outer layer
What is contained in the dermis? - correct answer ✔✔-Nerves
-Vessels
-Glands
Subcutaneous tissue? - correct answer ✔✔-fat
-connective tissue
Functions of the integumentary system - correct answer ✔✔-PROTECTION
-sensory
-temp regulation
-excretion
-vit D synthesis
-fluid balance
What are some gerotonological considerations for the integumentary system? -
correct answer ✔✔-DECREASED melanin
, -DECREASED SQ fat
-DECREASED activity of sebaceous glands
-INCREASED keratinocytes
Subjective Data for Assessment of the Integumentary System: - correct answer
✔✔-Past health hx (skin conditions, sun exposure)
-Meds (UV sensitive meds!)
-Surgery or other tx
What information is obtained from palpation? - correct answer ✔✔temp,
moisture, lumps, blanchability, turgor
Skin assessment: things to look for - correct answer ✔✔-cyanosis
-ecchymosis
-erythema
-jaundice
-pallor
-petechiae
-rash
-scars
Macule - correct answer ✔✔change in surface color w/o elevation or depression
ex: freckle
Papule - correct answer ✔✔change in surface of skin with elevation (5-10 mm)