Skin Integrity, Wound and Ostomy Care Questions and Answers 2026/2027 | Complete Nursing Study Guide | A+ Grade

Skin Integrity, Wound And Ostomy Care questions and
answers A+ Grade 2026\2027

Dermis
- correct answer houses glands and capillaries.

largest portion of the skin



Albumin
- correct answer protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood



obesity
- correct answer causes less blood flow to skin



cancer treatment
- correct answer radiation irritates skin



diabetes
- correct answer skin sensation is decreased



malnutrtion
- correct answer skin needs protein to remain healthy



young-old
- correct answer age groups most susceptible to skin breakdown



skin assessment
- correct answer color, moisture, temperature, texture, turgor, vascularity, edema, lesions

check openings in skin

bony prominences

, skinfolds



intentional wound
- correct answer a wound that is the result of a planned surgical or medical intervention



unintentional wound
- correct answer A wound resulting from trauma



skin tear
- correct answer skin is still there



arterial ulcers
- correct answer punched out shape.

if pulses are weak,or non-existent these will appear



venous ulcers
- correct answer have exudate.

pulses are normal

also irregular shape



Diabetic ulcers
- correct answer Injury and underlying diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, diabetic foot
structure.

loss of feeling can increase wounds



wound size
- correct answer head to toe for length

side to side for width



Wound Assessment
- correct answer appearance

size