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NURS 400 midterm Integumentary review Questions with Complete Solutions
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- NURS 400
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- Athabasca University (AU )
NURS 400 midterm Integumentary review Questions with Complete Solutions
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NURS 400 midterm Integumentary review Questionswith Complete Solutions
Two subcategories of sweat gland: Correct Answer-Eccrine & Apocrine
Difference in Eccrine & Apocrine (Sweat) Glands: Correct Answer-
Eccrine are found in all areas of the skin; Sweat is release D/T increase
in body temp/ambient temp
Apocrine are larger & secrete odoriferous sweat; located in axilla, anal
region, scrotum, & labia majora ducts open onto hair follicles; milky
sweat
Five functions of the skin Correct Answer-1. Protection
2. Sensation
3. Fluid balance
4. Temperature regulation
5. Synthesis of vitamin D
Three major physical process involved in heat loss from the body to the
environment? Correct Answer-1. Radiation
2. Conduction
3. Convection
Three types of wounds dressings: Correct Answer-1. Passive
(Tegaderm= protective & maintain moist environment)
, 2. Interactive (Hydrocolloids=Absorbs exudate & maintains moist
environment + keeps surrounds skin dry)
3. Active (skin grafts)
In promotion of natural wound healing, how long should you leave
Chronic wounds covered vs Acute wounds? Correct Answer-Chronic
wounds should be covered for 48-72 hours
Acute wounds should be covered for 24 hours
When should wet dressing be used? Correct Answer-For acute, weeping,
and inflammatory lesions;
**Look for moisture retentive drsings.
Nursing considerations for patients on ACCUTANE? Correct Answer--
Two negative pregnancy tests are required before taking this mediation
& continued monthly until medication is stopped
- Woman childbearing age should abstain from sex OR use two forms of
birth control from 1 month before, during TX, and up to 8 weeks after
TX.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) is caused by? Correct Answer-Varicella-Zoster
virus
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