WEB WOC SEMINARS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
How often does epidermal turnover occur?
ANSWER
Every 26-42 days
Question 2.
Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes
ANSWER
Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis
Question 3.
Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes
ANSWER
Determine the color of the skin
Question 4.
Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells
ANSWER
Assist with skin immune system
Question 5.
Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells
ANSWER
Provide tactile reception, produce nerve growth factor
,Question 6.
Rete Ridges/Pegs
ANSWER
Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to the dermis
Question 7.
Skin pH
ANSWER
4.5-6.5
Question 8.
Dermal proteins
ANSWER
Collagen and Elastin
Question 9.
Dermal Cells: Fibroblasts
ANSWER
Produce collagen and other proteins
Question 10.
Dermal Cells: Mast cells, Macrophages, & Lymphocytes
ANSWER
Cells involved in immune surveillance
Question 11.
Dermal appendages
ANSWER
Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, nails
, Question 12.
Emollients
ANSWER
soften skin an provide lipids (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, lanolin, ceramide
Question 13.
Humectants
ANSWER
add water to skin (i.e. urea, lactic acid, glycerin)
Question 14.
Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD)
ANSWER
inflammation and erosion of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to various sources of
moisture
Question 15.
Intertriginous Dermatitis (ITD)
ANSWER
a type of MASD, inflammation and skin erosion involving body folds and friction of skin to skin
Question 16.
Peristomal MASD (PMASD)
ANSWER
Inflammation and denudation of the peristomal skin associated with effluent exposure such as
urine or stool
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
How often does epidermal turnover occur?
ANSWER
Every 26-42 days
Question 2.
Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes
ANSWER
Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis
Question 3.
Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes
ANSWER
Determine the color of the skin
Question 4.
Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells
ANSWER
Assist with skin immune system
Question 5.
Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells
ANSWER
Provide tactile reception, produce nerve growth factor
,Question 6.
Rete Ridges/Pegs
ANSWER
Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to the dermis
Question 7.
Skin pH
ANSWER
4.5-6.5
Question 8.
Dermal proteins
ANSWER
Collagen and Elastin
Question 9.
Dermal Cells: Fibroblasts
ANSWER
Produce collagen and other proteins
Question 10.
Dermal Cells: Mast cells, Macrophages, & Lymphocytes
ANSWER
Cells involved in immune surveillance
Question 11.
Dermal appendages
ANSWER
Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, nails
, Question 12.
Emollients
ANSWER
soften skin an provide lipids (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, lanolin, ceramide
Question 13.
Humectants
ANSWER
add water to skin (i.e. urea, lactic acid, glycerin)
Question 14.
Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD)
ANSWER
inflammation and erosion of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to various sources of
moisture
Question 15.
Intertriginous Dermatitis (ITD)
ANSWER
a type of MASD, inflammation and skin erosion involving body folds and friction of skin to skin
Question 16.
Peristomal MASD (PMASD)
ANSWER
Inflammation and denudation of the peristomal skin associated with effluent exposure such as
urine or stool
