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WorksheetsChapter 18 Integumentary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Benefits of using heat include
a)
Relieving pain and muscular tension
b)
Decreasing blood flow to the area
c)
Stopping bleeding
d)
Constricting blood vessels
2.
Benefits of cold include
a)
Dilating blood vessels
b)
Increasing blood flow to the area
c)
Stopping bleeding
d)
Making skin cyanotic
3.
How does moisture affect warm and cold applications?
a)
Moisture strengthens the effect of heat and cold
b)
Moisture weakens the effect of heat and cold
c)
Moisture has no affect
d)
Moisture allows use of warm and cold applications for longer than 20 min
4.
Which of the following is true of sitz baths?
a)
Sitz baths are often ordered to help relieve back pain and tension
b)
Sitz baths are given with the resident standing up
c)
Sitz baths can cause the resident to feel weak and dizzy
d)
Sitz baths are used for swelling of the feet and hands
5.
Where does skin breakdown usually occur?
a)
At pressure points
b)
On the hands
c)
On the nose
d)
The eyes
6.
Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than to cure.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
An example of a bony prominence where pressure ulcers are likely to occur is
a)
The hands
b)
The heels
c)
The forearms
d)
The eyes
8.
What conditions commonly contribute to skin breakdown?
a)
Moisture and being confined to a bed
b)
A cool and dry environment
c)
Clean skin and being ambulatory
d)
Cold air and cold surfaces
9.
The first signs of skin breakdown are
a)
Yellow-streaked skin
b)
Blackened skin
c)
Orange skin
d)
Pale or reddened skin
10.
At a minimum, how often should nursing assistants help immobile residents to change position?
a)
Every 30 min
b)
Every hour
c)
Every 2 hours
d)
Twice a day
11.
Skin is the largest ___________ of the body.
a)
Muscle
b)
Organ
c)
Tendon
d)
Bony Structure
12.
Death of tissue is known as
a)
Eczema
b)
Hematoma
c)
Gangrene
d)
Psoriasis
13.
Which of the following is a type of fungal infection?
a)
Tinea
b)
Warts
c)
Wheals
d)
Vesicles
14.
A common type of closed wound is a(n)
a)
Contusion
b)
Puncture
c)
Incision
d)
Laceration
15.
For a NA, pressure ulcer care includes
a)
Restricting fluids
b)
Changing position every 4 hours
c)
Using moisturizers on open skin
d)
Keeping skin dry
16.
Which of the following should be reported by the NA because it is a possible sign of a pressure ulcer?
a)
Intact skin
b)
Broken skin between the toenails
c)
Clear skin
d)
Adequate resident hydration
17.
Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the integumentary system?
a)
Melanocyte production can cause brown spots
b)
The elasticity of fibers increases
c)
The person feels warmer
d)
Nails grow faster
18.
In which part of the body do fungal infections often occur?
a)
The groin
b)
The head
c)
The arms
d)
The cheeks
19.
A sitz bath is used to
a)
Relax the resident
b)
Encourage slow, deep breathing
c)
Measure a resident's pulse
d)
Increase blood flow to pelvic area
20.
Which of the following statements is true of pressure ulcers?
a)
When skin begins to break down, it first turns black
b)
Pressure ulcers are difficult to heal but do not hurt much
c)
Pressure ulcers are impossible to prevent
d)
Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections
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