Emory Wound Exam #1 2026 Question and
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• What is a unique function of the layer of the epidermis known as the
stratum basale? (2)
A. Providing immunity via Langerhans Cells
B. Producing new epithelial cells
C. Releasing lipids to hep maintain normal brick and mortar skin
configuration
D. Protecting the palms of the hands and soles of the feet -✓✓B -
reproductive layer of the dermis characterized by proliferating
keratinocytes
• Which cells located in the dermis produce collagen and elastin critical
to immune function and healing? (2)
A. Leukotrienes
B. Prostaglandins
C. Macrophages
D. Fibroblasts -✓✓D
• Which patient's wound would the WCN expect to heal by scar
formation? (2)
,A. A head wound extending beyond the hair follicles
B. A shallow wound on the hand
C. A stage 2 PI
D. A first-degree burn -✓✓A
• Which of the following statements accurately describes how the skin
functions as a barrier between the internal and external environments?
(2)
A. The skin lipids bind water, normally maintaining skin water content
at 20% or higher
B. When the barrier function of the skin is compromised, transepidermal
water loss (TEWL) decreases
C. Protection against pathogenic invasion is supported by an acidic pH
of the skin
D. Merkel receptors embedded in the eECM contribute to the
mechanical rigidity and frictional resistance protection of the skin -✓✓C
• The WCN assessing the skin of patients in a nursing home keeps in
mind the structural changes that occur in aging skin. What is one of
these changes? (2)
A. Increase in melanocytes
B. Rounding of dermal-epidermal junction
, C. Increase in Mast Cells
D. Decrease in collagen -✓✓D
• On which body site would the transepidermal application of a
medication obtain the greatest. percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand -✓✓C
• Which principle of skin care product use would the WCN include in a
teaching plan for a patient with a leg wound? (2)
A. Use alkaline soaps and cleaners to neutralize acidic skin
B. Do not use products no the skin that have known sensitizers
C. Bathe frequently using water that is as hot as tolerated
D. Allow skin to dry completely before applying moisturizers -✓✓B
• Which layer of skin contains cells that release lipids such as ceramides
to maintain the normal "brick and mortar" skin barrier function. (2)
A. Stratum germinativum
B. Stratum basale
Answer | Newest Previously Tested Scripts |
Verified Solutions | A+ Verified
• What is a unique function of the layer of the epidermis known as the
stratum basale? (2)
A. Providing immunity via Langerhans Cells
B. Producing new epithelial cells
C. Releasing lipids to hep maintain normal brick and mortar skin
configuration
D. Protecting the palms of the hands and soles of the feet -✓✓B -
reproductive layer of the dermis characterized by proliferating
keratinocytes
• Which cells located in the dermis produce collagen and elastin critical
to immune function and healing? (2)
A. Leukotrienes
B. Prostaglandins
C. Macrophages
D. Fibroblasts -✓✓D
• Which patient's wound would the WCN expect to heal by scar
formation? (2)
,A. A head wound extending beyond the hair follicles
B. A shallow wound on the hand
C. A stage 2 PI
D. A first-degree burn -✓✓A
• Which of the following statements accurately describes how the skin
functions as a barrier between the internal and external environments?
(2)
A. The skin lipids bind water, normally maintaining skin water content
at 20% or higher
B. When the barrier function of the skin is compromised, transepidermal
water loss (TEWL) decreases
C. Protection against pathogenic invasion is supported by an acidic pH
of the skin
D. Merkel receptors embedded in the eECM contribute to the
mechanical rigidity and frictional resistance protection of the skin -✓✓C
• The WCN assessing the skin of patients in a nursing home keeps in
mind the structural changes that occur in aging skin. What is one of
these changes? (2)
A. Increase in melanocytes
B. Rounding of dermal-epidermal junction
, C. Increase in Mast Cells
D. Decrease in collagen -✓✓D
• On which body site would the transepidermal application of a
medication obtain the greatest. percutaneous absorption? (2)
A. Plantar surface of the foot
B. Forearm
C. Forehead
D. Hand -✓✓C
• Which principle of skin care product use would the WCN include in a
teaching plan for a patient with a leg wound? (2)
A. Use alkaline soaps and cleaners to neutralize acidic skin
B. Do not use products no the skin that have known sensitizers
C. Bathe frequently using water that is as hot as tolerated
D. Allow skin to dry completely before applying moisturizers -✓✓B
• Which layer of skin contains cells that release lipids such as ceramides
to maintain the normal "brick and mortar" skin barrier function. (2)
A. Stratum germinativum
B. Stratum basale
