Deck 64: Introduction Tothe Integumentary System

Question 1

During the skin assessment of a client, the nurse observes a skin lesion that is elevated, round, and filled with serum. Identify the type of lesion.

A) Macule
B) Vesicle
C) Pustule
D) Cyst

Answer 1

Vesicle

Question 2

Plantar warts may be treated with which of the following modalities?

A) Photochemotherapy
B) Radiation
C) Electrodesiccation
D) Cryosurgery

Answer 2

Electrodesiccation

Question 3

Which medication classification is prescribed when allergy is a factor causing the skin disorder?

A) Corticosteroids
B) Antihistamines
C) Antibiotics
D) Local anesthetics

Answer 3

Antihistamines

Question 4

A client on a prescribed medication for a skin disorder visits the clinic complaining of a skin rash. Which of the following would explain the client's condition?

A) Drug allergy
B) Hormone change
C) Suntan
D) Heat stroke

Question 5

A client visits a clinic complaining of excessive perspiration. Which of the following actions helps to remove sebum and reduce the acid mantle of protection?

A) Use hot soaks.
B) Use tepid bathwater.
C) Prevent exposure to sun.
D) Wash with alkaline soaps.

Question 6

Which portion of the skin is primarily composed of connective tissue and fat cells?

A) Subcutaneous tissue
B) Epidermis
C) Dermis
D) Keratin

Question 7

Which of the following is a true statement regarding cryosurgery?

A) Application of heat is used to destroy tissues.
B) It utilizes laser light.
C) Healing takes place in 4 to 6 weeks.
D) Oxygen is applied to the lesion.

Question 8

Which of the following causes odor in perspiration?

A) Sunlight
B) Bacteria on the skin
C) Air pollutants
D) Cloudy environment

Question 9

Which stage of pressure sore occurs when there is a superficial skin impairment that processes to a shallow crater that extends to the subcutaneous tissue?

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Question 10

The production of melanin is under the control of which gland?

A) Adrenal
B) Pituitary
C) Thyroid
D) Sebaceous

Question 11

Which medications are used to soothe, protect, and soften the skin?

A) Emollients
B) Antiseptics
C) Antiseborrheic agents
D) Keratolytics

Question 12

Which of the following could be a possible cause of cyanosis?

A) Carbon monoxide poisoning
B) Fever
C) Anemia
D) Low tissue oxygenation

Question 13

During a routine checkup, a nurse observes the client's skin to be tight and shiny. Which of the following is the correct indication of this sign?

A) Sebum deficiency
B) Fluid retention
C) Dehydration
D) Protein deficiency

Question 14

A client has an elevated temperature. The nurse is applying a cool compress to his forehead. This is an example of which of the following types of heat loss?

A) Radiation
B) Evaporation
C) Conduction
D) Convection

Question 15

Which of the following is a method to treat psoriasis that uses ultraviolet light?

A) Electrodesiccation
B) Radiation
C) Photochemotherapy
D) Cryosurgery

Question 16

Which of the following observations helps the nurse in determining adequate oxygenation?

A) Appearance of lunula
B) Hard keratin
C) Pink nail beds
D) Capillary refill time

Question 17

Which of the following pigments influences hair color?

A) Pheromones
B) Keratin
C) Sebum
D) Melanin

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is the cause of thickening of the nail?

A) Fungal infection
B) Long-standing pulmonary disease
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Iron deficiency anemia

Question 19

Which of the following instructions does the nurse give a client when antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal agents are prescribed?

A) Keep medications locked in a cupboard.
B) Mix the drug in food to ensure easy administration.
C) Complete the entire course of the drug, even if the conditions clear.
D) Do not expose to sunlight until the entire course of the drug is completed.

Question 20

An older adult client's skin has become dry and flaked. Which of the following is the cause of this condition?

A) Reduction in sebum production
B) Reduction in the elasticity of the skin
C) Reduction in melanin production
D) Reduction in estrogen production

Question 21

Which type of heat loss is caused by a cool breeze that blows across the body surface?

A) Radiation
B) Convection
C) Evaporation
D) Conduction

Question 22

A client has been diagnosed with liver disease. The nurse would expect which skin variation?

A) Jaundice
B) Cyanosis
C) Ecchymosis
D) Pallor

Question 23

Which stage of a pressure sore is exhibited by deeply ulcerated tissue, exposing muscle and bone?

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Question 24

The diagnosis of a skin disorder is made chiefly by which of the following?

A) Palpation
B) Visual inspection
C) Biopsy
D) Culture