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Integumentary EAQ questions (NSG 55) QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
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Integumentary EAQ questions (NSG 55)QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
During the repair of a patient's surgical incision, which cells release growth factors to
initiate the healing process? - ANS-Platelets
The nurse provides education for a group of nursing students about cell activation when
injury occurs. The nurse states that which component in the cell membrane is rapidly
converted to produce prostaglandins? - ANS-Prostaglandins are produced from
arachidonic acid. When cells are activated by injury, the arachidonic acid in the cell
membrane is converted to produce prostaglandins.
Which term refers to the directional migration of white blood cells to the site of a cellular
injury? - ANS-Chemotaxis
A patient admitted with cellulitis of the left foot may present with which clinical
manifestations? - ANS-Erythema and swelling
A patient who reports an itchy rash in the groin area may have which common fungal
infection? - ANS-An itchy rash in the groin suggests tinea cruris, or jock itch, which is a
fungal infection of the groin area
Which burn injury would the nurse identify as resulting in tissue anoxia? - ANS-Electrical
burns result from the intense heat generated from an electric current. Direct damage to
nerves and vessels can cause tissue anoxia and cell death.
What order do the four stages of pressure injuries occur? - ANS-A stage 1 pressure
injury is non-blanchable erythema of intact skin. A stage 2 pressure injury is
partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis. A stage 3 pressure injury is
full-thickness skin loss. A stage 4 pressure injury is full-thickness skin and tissue loss.
Which base used for topical agents produces a drying effect of the skin? - ANS-A paste
is a mixture of ointment and powder. The moisture from the paste is absorbed into the
skin, which dries the affected area.
Which type of burn injury would the nurse identify as occurring on the layers of
subcutaneous fat, muscle, or deeper structures? - ANS-A full-thickness burn is a burn of
the layers of subcutaneous fat, muscle, or deeper structures
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