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Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient recovering from full-thickness burns rates pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10 when hydrotherapy is performed. For which type of pain should this patient be treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain during hydrotherapy is procedural pain, caused by the specific activity of wound care, requiring targeted pain management.
Question 2 of 5
The extra layer of the skin that is found in the soles of the feet:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The stratum lucidum is an extra layer found in thick skin, such as the soles of the feet, adding durability.
Question 3 of 5
What angle would you use to do an intramuscular injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intramuscular injections are typically administered at 90 degrees to ensure deep muscle penetration.
Question 4 of 5
An older client's physical examination reveals the presence of several bright red-colored lesions scattered on the trunk and thighs. The nurse interprets that this indicates which of the following lesions due to alterations in blood vessels of the skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cherry angiomas are benign, bright red vascular lesions common in older adults due to dilated capillaries.
Question 5 of 5
While in a skilled nursing facility, a female client contracted scabies, which is diagnosed the day after discharge. The client is living at her daughter's home, where six other persons are living. During her visit to the clinic, she asks a staff nurse, 'What should my family do?' The most accurate response from the nurse is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scabies is highly contagious, requiring treatment of all household contacts to prevent spread.