Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin

Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin

by Karley Rosenbaum

Multiple Choice

A burn that goes through the epidermis and dermis, reaching the subcutaneous tissue would be a

• First degree burn

• Second degree burn

• Third degree burn

• Fourth degree burn

Multiple Choice

A burn that reaches bone and muscle would be a 

• First degree burn

• Second degree burn

• Third degree burn

• Fourth degree burn

Multiple Choice

A superficial burn that does not blister

• First degree burn

• Second degree burn

• Third degree burn

• Fourth degree burn

Multiple Choice

Which is more likely to be immediately painful?

• Second degree burn

• Third degree burn

Multiple Choice

A patient came in with severe burns to their entire right arm and upper chest, according to rule of nines, how much of their body's skin is burned?

• 18%

• 9%

• 13.5%

• 36%

Multiple Choice

A patient came in with severe burns over the entire lower half of their body, according to rule of nines, about how much of their body's skin is burned?

• 18%

• 37%

• 50%

• 36%

Multiple Choice

What stage of wound repair is where new epithelial and connective tissue begin to form?

• Bleeding

• Inflammation

• Proliferation

• Remodeling

Multiple Choice

A wound where the tissue is torn away from the tissues below.

• Laceration

• Avulsion

• Puncture

• Abrasion

Multiple Choice

A student was stabbed with a pencil, the wound formed is likely a

• Laceration

• Avulsion

• Puncture

• Abrasion

Multiple Choice

A patient that was in a motorcycle accident came in with severe road rash all over his leg. What type of wound is this?

• Laceration

• Avulsion

• Puncture

• Abrasion