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Integumentary System CPT Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mrs. Harden is being prepared for discharge and anticipates outpatient radiation therapy for cancer of the cervix. Which information should be included in her discharge teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
To obtain his compliance in meeting his nutritional needs you would like to know his caloric requirements so he would have a goal to aim for. A formula you might use to figure Mr. Baker’s caloric needs is that caloric requirements equal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Some bony prominences are cushioned by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Bony prominences need cushioning to protect underlying structures. Step 2: Adipose tissue provides padding and cushioning due to its soft and flexible nature. Step 3: Adipose tissue is commonly found in the subcutaneous layer beneath the skin. Step 4: Therefore, the correct answer is C: adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer. Summary: - Choice A (adipose tissue in the dermis) is incorrect as the dermis is not the primary location for adipose tissue. - Choice B (elastic connective tissue in the epidermis) is incorrect as elastic connective tissue doesn't provide the same cushioning as adipose tissue. - Choice D (elastic connective tissue in the subcutaneous layer) is incorrect as adipose tissue, not elastic connective tissue, is responsible for cushioning bony prominences.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement is NOT true of the epidermis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because mitosis actually takes place in the lowest layer of the epidermis called the stratum basale, not the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of dead skin cells. Mitosis is necessary for cell renewal, and it occurs in the stratum basale where new skin cells are constantly produced. Langerhans cells in the epidermis are responsible for picking up pathogens, making statement B true. Statement C is also true as the intact stratum corneum acts as a protective barrier against bacteria and chemicals. Lastly, statement D is true as the stratum germinativum (also known as the stratum basale) is indeed adjacent to the dermis, the layer of skin below the epidermis.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is seen in the wound clinic for a pressure ulcer on his left leg. There is full-thickness tissue loss with the bone exposed. The nurse would correctly document this wound as being in which stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: IV. Stage IV pressure ulcers involve full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. In this case, the wound on the patient's left leg fits the description of a Stage IV pressure ulcer. Stages I, II, and III do not involve bone exposure and are characterized by various levels of skin and tissue damage. Therefore, the correct choice is D as it aligns with the specific characteristics of the wound described in the scenario.