Final Exam NUR 1018 Questions with Correct Answers

3 main components of healthy tissue Correct Answer Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Infant skin differs from adult skin in that Correct Answer • The newborn's skin is thinner than an adult • Less subcutaneous tissue • Loses heat more rapidly, with difficulty regulating body temperature • Increased absorption of harmful chemicals • Contains more water than an adult Significant changes that occur to the skin as part of the aging process Correct Answer • Skin becomes more fragile and at greater risk for tears or injury, delayed healing • Hyperkeratosis and skin cancers in sun exposed areas are more prevalent • Increased permeability: higher risk for reactions to irritants • decreased inflammatory response • Increased susceptibility to sun damage • Greater susceptibility to dry skin • Decreased sensation to pain, touch, temperature, and peripheral vibration • Increased risk of hyperthermia and hypothermia • Decreased tone, elasticity, and wrinkle formation • Increased risk of pressure injury • Increase in abdominal fat Do skin abnormalities always indicate a problem with the skin? Correct Answer No, however, they can indicate a problem with the skin for example, lack of hair on the arms and legs can indicate hypothyroidism. What are examples of primary lesions? Correct Answer Macules, patches, papules, nodules tumors, vesicles, pustules, bullae, and wheals. Secondary lesions Correct Answer result from changes in primary lesions. intentional wounds Correct Answer incision during surgery or venipuncture unintentional wounds Correct Answer wounds resulting from trauma Open wounds Correct Answer could result from bed sores, trauma, injury, or burns. Allows blood to leave the body.