WCC-Final exam| Questions and correct answers Latest Update 2026/2027

WCC-Final exam| Questions and correct answers Latest Update 2026/2027 Which of the following can disrupt the acid mantle? Use of alkaline soaps What is the function of melanin? UV radiation protection Other than the skin, what two organs are part of the metabolic pathway for the production of Vitamin D? Liver and kidney What term is used to describe to temperature maintenance by the body? Thermoregulation What environmental element is needed for the skin to produce Vitamin D? UV rays What is the outermost, superficial layer of the epidermis? Stratum corneum How would you characterize the vascularity of the epidermis? Not vascularized Which cell in the epidermis divides into two daughter cells? Keratinocytes What protein is responsible for making the epidermis tough? Keratin What layer of the skin is affected when a blister forms? Basement membrane zone How would you characterized the vascularity of the dermis? Highly vascularized What layer of the skin contains nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles? Reticular layer What cells of the dermis have a role in blood clotting after injury? Mast cells Which of the following is a difference in the characteristics of darker skin compared with lighter skin? Collagen bundles are more compact. How does healthy fascia appear? White and shiny How does healthy muscle appear? Dark red and striated What underlying structure is ribbonlike, striated, and pearly white? Ligament What protein allows red blood cells to attract and move oxygen to the cells? Hemoglobin What two steps are platelets involved in as part of the clot formation process? Adhesion and activation Upon admission to a facility, when should the comprehensive skin assessment be conducted for patients at risk for pressure injuries? Within 8 hours What type of light should you avoid when conducting a skin assessment? Fluorescent light Studies have found that depression and other psychological distresses can have a negative effect on what phase of wound healing?