CNA Ch. 4 Integumentary System

Which of the following body system functions helps to regulate body temperature?

• shaving

• sweating

• crying

• reading

One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to ______.

• Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often

• Clip toenails frequently

• Keep sheets wrinkle-free

• Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident's skin.

True or False.

The largest organ in the body is the skin.

• True

• False

Check all statements that are true regarding the skin.

• Skin prevents injury to internal organs

• Skin protects the body against entry of bacteria

• The skin can only feel heat & cold, but not pain, touch, or pressure

• Skin prevents the loss of too much water

What are 3 normal changes of aging in the integumentary system?

This is a free text answer in your own words.

True or False.

Redness or broken skin between the toes or around the toenails is a normal change of aging and does not need to be reported.

• True

• False

Skin is made up of layers of tissue. Within these layers are sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, tiny nerve endings, and tiny blood vessels called ________.