NSG 3280 ACTUAL EXAM 2 |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
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Skin main functions - (Answer)Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, fluid balance, and
vitamin D synthesis.
Epidermis characteristics - (Answer)Avascular outer skin layer that produces keratin and
contains melanocytes.
Dermis characteristics - (Answer)Vascular skin layer containing sebaceous/oil glands plus
collagen and elastin.
Subcutaneous tissue characteristics - (Answer)Deep layer made of fat and connective tissue;
provides energy storage.
Aging skin: cell turnover - (Answer)Cell turnover decreases with age, increasing infection risk
and slowing healing.
Aging skin: thickness vs sun exposure - (Answer)Advanced age thins skin; chronic sun/UV
exposure thickens skin through DNA damage.
,Aging skin: vascularity - (Answer)Vascularity decreases with age, so skin receives less oxygen
from the blood.
Aging skin: strength and elasticity - (Answer)Skin strength and elasticity decrease with age.
Aging skin: vascular fragility - (Answer)Vascular fragility increases with age, increasing bruising
and injury risk.
Aging skin: melanin - (Answer)Melanin production decreases with age, contributing to
white/gray hair.
Aging skin: sebum - (Answer)Sebum/oil production decreases with age, causing dry skin.
Aging skin: sweating - (Answer)Sweat production decreases with age, impairing
thermoregulation.
Primary skin lesions - (Answer)Lesions as they originally appear on intact skin; remember
primary = problem begins/pops up first.
, Secondary skin lesions - (Answer)Lesions modified from the original appearance by scratching,
spreading, scarring, breaking, infection, or healing.
Verrucae/warts - (Answer)Benign viral growths caused by papillomavirus; may resolve
spontaneously.
HSV general concept - (Answer)Herpes simplex virus is recurrent, spreads by direct contact or
mucous membranes/sex, and lives latent in nerves.
HSV reactivation triggers - (Answer)Stress, decreased immunity, menstruation, and sun/UV
exposure can reactivate HSV.
HSV prodrome - (Answer)Burning or tingling sensation 24-48 hours before lesions appear;
occurs because latent virus reactivates in nerves and irritates them.
HSV lesion progression - (Answer)Burning/tingling and redness progress to vesicles, then
pustules, ulcers, and crusting; healing may take about 10-14 days.
HSV-1 usual location - (Answer)Usually above the waist: lips, face, and mouth.
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
Skin main functions - (Answer)Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, fluid balance, and
vitamin D synthesis.
Epidermis characteristics - (Answer)Avascular outer skin layer that produces keratin and
contains melanocytes.
Dermis characteristics - (Answer)Vascular skin layer containing sebaceous/oil glands plus
collagen and elastin.
Subcutaneous tissue characteristics - (Answer)Deep layer made of fat and connective tissue;
provides energy storage.
Aging skin: cell turnover - (Answer)Cell turnover decreases with age, increasing infection risk
and slowing healing.
Aging skin: thickness vs sun exposure - (Answer)Advanced age thins skin; chronic sun/UV
exposure thickens skin through DNA damage.
,Aging skin: vascularity - (Answer)Vascularity decreases with age, so skin receives less oxygen
from the blood.
Aging skin: strength and elasticity - (Answer)Skin strength and elasticity decrease with age.
Aging skin: vascular fragility - (Answer)Vascular fragility increases with age, increasing bruising
and injury risk.
Aging skin: melanin - (Answer)Melanin production decreases with age, contributing to
white/gray hair.
Aging skin: sebum - (Answer)Sebum/oil production decreases with age, causing dry skin.
Aging skin: sweating - (Answer)Sweat production decreases with age, impairing
thermoregulation.
Primary skin lesions - (Answer)Lesions as they originally appear on intact skin; remember
primary = problem begins/pops up first.
, Secondary skin lesions - (Answer)Lesions modified from the original appearance by scratching,
spreading, scarring, breaking, infection, or healing.
Verrucae/warts - (Answer)Benign viral growths caused by papillomavirus; may resolve
spontaneously.
HSV general concept - (Answer)Herpes simplex virus is recurrent, spreads by direct contact or
mucous membranes/sex, and lives latent in nerves.
HSV reactivation triggers - (Answer)Stress, decreased immunity, menstruation, and sun/UV
exposure can reactivate HSV.
HSV prodrome - (Answer)Burning or tingling sensation 24-48 hours before lesions appear;
occurs because latent virus reactivates in nerves and irritates them.
HSV lesion progression - (Answer)Burning/tingling and redness progress to vesicles, then
pustules, ulcers, and crusting; healing may take about 10-14 days.
HSV-1 usual location - (Answer)Usually above the waist: lips, face, and mouth.
