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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which age-related change in the integumentary system primarily contributes to delayed wound healing in older adults?
Increased melanin production
Decreased collagen and subcutaneous fat
Enhanced sebaceous gland activity
Improved vascular supply to the dermis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An 85-year-old patient has been bedridden for two weeks. Which area is MOST likely to develop a pressure ulcer first?
Abdomen
Forearm
Sacrum
Thigh
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A nurse notices warmth, redness, and tenderness over a patient's heel. What is the most appropriate immediate nursing intervention?
Apply a heating pad to increase circulation
Massage the area vigorously to improve blood flow
Reposition the patient and avoid pressure on the heel
Apply a cold compress to reduce inflammation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should older adults avoid using hot water during bathing?
It increases the risk of bacterial infections
It can cause excessive drying of already compromised skin
It stimulates overproduction of sebum
It interferes with vitamin D synthesis
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which nursing diagnosis would be MOST appropriate for an older adult with thinning subcutaneous tissue?
Ineffective thermoregulation related to decreased insulation
Impaired gas exchange related to skin thickness
Excess fluid volume related to skin changes
Ineffective breathing pattern related to chest wall changes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended frequency for repositioning an immobile older adult to prevent pressure ulcers?
Every 15 minutes
Every 30 minutes
Every 2 hours
Every 4 hours
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An older patient complains that their nails have become dull and brittle. This change is primarily due to:
Increased keratin production
Enhanced blood flow to nail beds
Reduced vascular supply to the nailbed
Excessive moisture in the nail matrix
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