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Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client who sustained an inhalation injury arrives in the emergency department. On assessment of the client, the nurse notes that the client is very confused and combative. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confusion and combativeness are signs of hypoxia due to impaired oxygen delivery from inhalation injury.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and the physician orders Coumadin (warfarin). For what skin lesion should the nurse monitor this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ecchymosis refers to a round or irregular macular lesion, which is larger than petechiae. This occurs secondary to blood extravasation. It is important to watch for ecchymosis in a patient receiving any type of anticoagulant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment of a patients skin surfaces and intends to assess moisture, temperature, and texture. The nurse should perform this component of assessment in what way?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspection and palpation are techniques commonly used in examining the skin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that negative-pressure wound therapy may be used in the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative-pressure wound therapy can be used to treat grafts or partial-thickness burns by decompressing edematous interstitial spaces that enhance local perfusion, optimizing wound healing. This therapy also provides a moist wound-healing environment. The system is closed and may reduce the risk of infection but may not prevent infection. Patients are less mobile because the system needs an electrical source to function. Wound drainage is quantified by using the negative-pressure wound therapy system, but this is not a primary indication for the therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is noting the texture of a patient's skin and hair. Which secretion should the nurse identify that prevents drying of skin and hair?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sebum, a lipid substance from sebaceous glands, prevents drying of skin and hair and inhibits some bacterial growth.