Question 1

If bedridden patients are NOT repositioned every two hours they will be subject to&#10;A) peritonitis from secretions collected in the lungs.&#10;B) increased circulation from lack of movement.&#10;C) skin breakdown due to prolonged pressure.&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

If bedridden patients are not repositioned every two hours, they are at risk of developing pressure ulcers due to prolonged pressure on certain areas of the skin.

Question 2

All of the following are characteristics associated with atrophic skin EXCEPT:&#10;A) fatty deposits&#10;B) fragility&#10;C) thinning&#10;D) aging

Accepted Answer

Atrophic skin is characterized by thinning, fragility, and an overall decrease in the amount of supportive tissue. Fatty deposits are not associated with atrophic skin, but rather with other skin conditions such as lipoma.

Question 3

Cutting a patient's toenails is the responsibility of the&#10;A) orthopod.&#10;B) nursing assistant.&#10;C) physical therapist.&#10;D) podiatrist.

Accepted Answer

Cutting a patient's toenails is the responsibility of the podiatrist, who is a medical professional trained specifically in the care and treatment of feet. While nursing assistants and physical therapists may assist with basic foot care, only a podiatrist is licensed and trained to perform toenail clipping and other specialized foot care procedures. Orthopedic surgeons may also have some knowledge of foot and ankle care, but their specialty is focused primarily on bones and joints.

Question 4

Atropic skin is fragile, thin skin, often associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

Atropic skin is indeed fragile and thin, and is often a result of aging.

Question 5

A diabetic ulcer is one that occurs in people with diabetes resulting from dysfunction of the nerve.

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ulcers are often a result of neuropathy, which is nerve dysfunction commonly seen in individuals with diabetes.

Deck 15: The Integumentary System and Related Care