NUR 155 Unit 6 Skin Integrity

Open Ended

Why is the structure of the skin important for its function in protecting the body?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the dermis?

• Provides a barrier to pathogens

• Contains sweat glands and hair follicles

• Contains nerves and lymphatics

• Stores adipose tissue

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a supporting data point for impaired skin integrity according to the examples provided?

• Stage 2 pressure injury on right buttocks 4 years ago, healed

• Pressure, immobility, stage 3 pressure injury on the coccyx

• Albumin 2.5 g/dL, prealbumin 15 mg/dL

• Trauma, pain in the area of the wound rated by the client at 8 of 10

Open Ended

Explain how turning and positioning every 2 hours helps preserve skin integrity in patients at risk for pressure injuries.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Pressure-reducing mattresses help spread out body weight over a greater ______ area.

Multiple Choice

Which interventions are recommended to preserve skin integrity?

• Turning and positioning every 2 hours

• Skin hygiene to maintain healthy skin

• Use of pressure-reducing mattresses

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are types of debridement used in wound care?

• Sharp

• Mechanical

• Enzymatic

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following are types of dressings used in wound care?

• Gauze dressings

• Transparent films

• Hydrocolloid dressings

• Sutures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an intervention related to wound care?

• Negative-pressure wound therapy

• Suture care

• Bandages and binders

• Heat and cold application

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for a doctor's order for heat and cold application to include the type of application, length of treatment, frequency, and body part to be treated.

Fill in the Blank

The outermost layer of the skin is called the ___