NURS 274 adaptive quiz hygeine

A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about the characteristics of hair. Which statement if made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching? Physiological factors directly affect the hair shaft. The registered nurse provides education to a nursing student about the characteristics of hair. Which statement made by the student indicates a need for further teaching? 1 "The hair shaft is lifeless." 2 "Hormonal changes affect the hair’s characteristics." Correct3 "Physiological factors directly affect the hair shaft." 4 "Nutrient deficiencies of the hair follicle cause changes in hair color." Physiological factors do not directly affect the hair shaft. The hair shaft itself is lifeless. Hormonal changes, nutrition, and certain illnesses affect the hair’s characteristics, and nutrient deficiencies of the hair follicle may change hair color. Which mouth condition is caused by tooth decay? 1 Gingivitis 2 Xerostomia Correct3 Dental caries 4 Periodontal disease Dental caries are caused by tooth decay. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums. Xerostomia is defined as a decreased secretion of saliva in the oral cavity. Periodontal disease is caused by an infection of the periodontium. The nurse provides care for an adolescent with acne and recalls which primary reason for the condition? 1 Increased skin vascularity 2 Increased thickness of the skin 3 Increased maturation of integument Correct4 Increased inflammation of sebaceous glands Active inflammation of sebaceous glands leads to the formation of pimples; this condition is called acne. The skin’s vascularity increases in adolescents, which causes general skin changes. The skin’s thickness increases in boys, along with some darkening in color. During adolescence, the growth and maturation of the integument increases; this growth does not cause acne. Which statement is true regarding the implications of skin care? 1 Constant exposure of the skin to moisture causes chemical irritation. 2 Cosmetics, deodorants, and depilatories cause maceration or softening of the skin. Correct3 Weakening of the epidermis occurs because of scraping or stripping of the skin’s surface. 4 Improper positioning techniques result in the development of pressure ulcers. Scraping or stripping of the skin’s surface may be because of a weak epidermis. Constant exposure of the skin to moisture causes maceration or softening of the skin. Cosmetics, deodorants, and depilatories may cause chemical irritation. The loss of stratum corneum results in the development of pressure ulcers. Improper turning or positioning techniques will weaken the epidermis. The nurse walks by a patient’s room and observes a caregiver changing the patient’s gown after the patient was incontinent of urine. The nurse recognizes the need to address which immediate problem? 1 The room temperature is very warm. Correct2 The room door is open to the hallway. 3 The television volume is very loud. 4 There is a noticeably strong odor of urine in the room. Leaving the room door open to the hallway violates the patient’s privacy. Although attention to the room temperature, noise level, and odor is required, the immediate concern is with privacy. Test-Taking Tip: Imagine your loved one is the patient when you read a question such as this one. What would you want the caregiver to do? Which statement is true about the development stage of adolescents?