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Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has come to the orthopedic clinic for a follow-up appointment 6 weeks after fracturing his ankle. Diagnostic imaging reveals that bone union is not taking place. What factor may have contributed to this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inadequate fracture immobilization can delay or prevent union. A short-term vitamin D deficiency would not likely prevent bone union. VTE is a serious complication but would not be a cause of nonunion. Similarly, bleeding would not likely delay union.
Question 3 of 5
An older patient asks why a wound is taking so long to heal. What explanation should the nurse provide to this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced immune cell activity in aging slows wound healing.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has several lacerations over the coccyx area. What finding most likely caused these lesions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shearing forces, where skin and underlying tissues move in opposite directions (common over the coccyx), are the most likely cause of lacerations in this area.