WEB WOC SEMINARS-QUIZ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED UPDATE

WEB WOC SEMINARS-QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED
UPDATE
How often does epidermal turnover occur? - (ANSWER)Every 26-42 days



Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes - (ANSWER)Produce keratin, make of 80% of the
epidermis



Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes - (ANSWER)Determine the color of the skin



Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells - (ANSWER)Assist with skin immune system



Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells - (ANSWER)Provide tactile reception, produce nerve
growth factor



Rete Ridges/Pegs - (ANSWER)Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to
the dermis



Skin pH - (ANSWER)4.5-6.5



Dermal proteins - (ANSWER)Collagen and Elastin



Dermal Cells: Fibroblasts - (ANSWER)Produce collagen and other proteins

, Dermal Cells: Mast cells, Macrophages, & Lymphocytes - (ANSWER)Cells involved
in immune surveillance



Dermal appendages - (ANSWER)Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands,
nails



Emollients - (ANSWER)soften skin an provide lipids (i.e. silicone, dimethicone,
lanolin, ceramide



Humectants - (ANSWER)add water to skin (i.e. urea, lactic acid, glycerin)



Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) - (ANSWER)inflammation and erosion
of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to various sources of moisture



Intertriginous Dermatitis (ITD) - (ANSWER)a type of MASD, inflammation and skin
erosion involving body folds and friction of skin to skin



Peristomal MASD (PMASD) - (ANSWER)Inflammation and denudation of the
peristomal skin associated with effluent exposure such as urine or stool



Periwound MASD (PWMASD) - (ANSWER)inflammation and erosion of the skin
around a chronic wound associated with sustained contact of wound exudate