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WorksheetsAssessment of the Integument 11C
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
1. It is the inner layer of the skin which contains the sebaceous and sweat glands.
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Stratum Germinativum
The following are functions of the Integumentary System. Select All That Apply.
Protection
Sensation
Vitamin D production
Temperature Regulation
Metabolism
It is the type of hair which is longer, generally darker, and coarser.
(a)
It is part of the nail that extends over the entire nailbed and has a pink tinge as a result of the rich blood supply underneath.
(a)
It is the position of the patient for most of the examination on assessing the skin hair and nails.
(a)
It is a tool used to predict the patient’s risk for developing pressure ulcers.
(a)
All of the following are considered as skin variations, EXCEPT?
Scar
Cutaneous Horn
Rash
Angioma
Mole
In checking the skin for integrity, where should you focus your inspection?
(a)
Which of the following are considered Secondary Lesions? Select All That Apply.
Urticaria
Athlete’s foot
Ecchymoses
Petechia
Aphthous Ulcer
In Skin Cancer, specifically Malignant Melanoma, it is usually evaluated according to the Mnemonic ABCDE, what does D stand for?
Diameter
Duration
Division
Direction
In palpating to assess moisture in the skin, an abnormal finding is Increased moisture or diaphoresis (profuse sweating) which may occur in what certain conditions? Select All That Apply.
Fever
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Dehydration
In palpating to detect edema, what do you use to press down on the skin?
(a)
In inspecting the scalp and hair, it is considered as an abnormal finding having patchy gray hair. What causes this?
(a)
It is a characteristic of Cushing’s disease and results from an imbalance of adrenal hormones or it may be a side effect of steroids.
(a)
It is an abnormal finding in inspecting the nail color and markings. Select All That Apply.
Cyanotic Nails
Yellow Discoloration
Beau’s Lines
Freckles in nails
Longitudinal Ridging
It can occur from hypoxia and shows a 180-degree angle of the nails with spongy sensation.
(a)
TRUE OR FALSE: Older clients’ nails may appear thickened, yellow, and brittle because of increased circulation in the extremities.
TRUE
FALSE
In testing the capillary refill, what part of the nail is pressed?
(a)
What is the normal angle between the nail base and the skin?
(a)
In grading pitting edema, what is the grade if the indentation reaches 6mm?
(a)
