Basement membrane zone - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Functions of skin -barrier -maintain bodily fluids -sensory -synthesizes vitamin D -modulates body temperature -sexual signaling Skin barrier against -microorganisms -harmful substances -light Layers of the skin -epidermis -dermis Epidermis -thin -devoid of blood vessels -four layers-play different roles at different anatomic sites -cells: 1. Keratinocytes 2. Melanocytes 3. Dendritic cells 4. Tactile cells Keratinocytes -in epidermis -produce stratum corneum -produce a second line of biochem...

Medical Laboratory Science …MEd, MLS (ASCP) UPDATED & FINAL Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science Review TEST (Micro), Clinical Microbiology Review TEST 100% SOLUTIONS Cause Toxic Shock syndrome and food poisoning - ANSWER S. aureus (cutaneous infections) S. aureus is resistant to what antibiotic? - ANSWER Penicillin Common cause of hospital acquired UTI - ANSWER Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) What is the hemolysis of S. aureus - ANSWER Beta hemolytic Novobiocin sus...

Goals of wound assessment - 1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? - Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? - BG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healing A1C <7 f...

Goals of wound assessment 1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? BG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healing A1C <7 f...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

,The layer of skin that comprises part of the skin immune system is the: - A. Epidermis. B. Basement membrane zone. *** C. Dermis. D. Hypodermis. The thinning of the hypodermis as people age can contribute to pressure ulcers. - *** A. True B. False Which of the following distinguishes a fistula from a tunnel? - A. A fistula is shorter than a tunnel. *** B. A fistula connects two structures, such as the wound to an organ, and a tunnel does not. C. A fistula dead-ends, and a tunnel connect...

Abdomen ARDMS Exam 85 Questions with Verified Answers Transitional cell carcinoma is commonly found in all of the following locations except: A liver B renal pelvis C urinary bladder D ureter - CORRECT ANSWER A liver. Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer A patient with cholecystitis most likely has an elevation in which of the following labs: A alpha-fetoprotein B white blood cell count C lactate dehydrogenase D chromaffin - CORRECT ANSWER B wh...

what depends on the loudness of your voice? a. thickness of vestibular folds b. length of vocal folds c. strength of laryngeal muscles d. force of air rushing across vocal folds - answer-d. force of air rushing across vocal folds which of the following maintains patency? a. surfactant b. surface tension of water c. cartilage rings d. pseudostratified ciliated epithelium - answer-c. cartilage rings nerve impulses from where will result in inspiration? a. ventral respiratory group ...

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WOCN Wound Exam Questions and Answers Goals of wound assessment -Answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? -Answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? -Answer-BG <180 for l...