NSG 100 Final Exam
Study Guide, Notes &
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Nursing Review 2026)
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, what are the functions of the skin? protection
temperature regulation
sensation
vitamin d production
immunologic
absorption
elimination
what's the epidermis? top layer of skin
helps with h20 production
what's the dermis? second layer of skin
nerves, hair follicles, etc.
what's the subcutaneous tissue? third layer of skin, below dermis
helps with padding, warmth, etc.
lifespan considerations for infants (tissue) thinner skin with less subcutaneous fat
milia on face
risk for dehydration
lifespan considerations for children (tissue) thinner skin
larger body surface area than adults
lifespan considerations for adolescents (tissue) increase in sweat and sebaceous glands
higher incidence of warts and fungal infections
acne, hygiene, etc.
lifespan considerations for adults (tissue) skin thickens to 40-50s
lifespan considerations for pregnant women (tissue) hyper pigmentation
striae (stretch marks)
pruritus (itching)
lifespan considerations for elderly (tissue) decreased skin thickness
decreased collagen content (decrease elasticity)
increase wrinkles, sagging skin
decreased subcutaneous tissue
dry sin from decreased swear glands
risk factors for press injury development? -impaired mobility and partial mobility
-inadequate nutrition
-fecal/urinary incontinence
-decreased mental status
-diminished sensation
-excessive body heat
-advanced age
-chronic medical conditions
-shear/friction
Study Guide, Notes &
Practice Questions with
Answers (Fundamentals
Nursing Review 2026)
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success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, what are the functions of the skin? protection
temperature regulation
sensation
vitamin d production
immunologic
absorption
elimination
what's the epidermis? top layer of skin
helps with h20 production
what's the dermis? second layer of skin
nerves, hair follicles, etc.
what's the subcutaneous tissue? third layer of skin, below dermis
helps with padding, warmth, etc.
lifespan considerations for infants (tissue) thinner skin with less subcutaneous fat
milia on face
risk for dehydration
lifespan considerations for children (tissue) thinner skin
larger body surface area than adults
lifespan considerations for adolescents (tissue) increase in sweat and sebaceous glands
higher incidence of warts and fungal infections
acne, hygiene, etc.
lifespan considerations for adults (tissue) skin thickens to 40-50s
lifespan considerations for pregnant women (tissue) hyper pigmentation
striae (stretch marks)
pruritus (itching)
lifespan considerations for elderly (tissue) decreased skin thickness
decreased collagen content (decrease elasticity)
increase wrinkles, sagging skin
decreased subcutaneous tissue
dry sin from decreased swear glands
risk factors for press injury development? -impaired mobility and partial mobility
-inadequate nutrition
-fecal/urinary incontinence
-decreased mental status
-diminished sensation
-excessive body heat
-advanced age
-chronic medical conditions
-shear/friction
