Copy of Exam 8 Integumentary
Worksheet for Exam 8 Integumentary
1. Which is the principal hardening ingredient of the hair and nails?
Keratin
2. Which of the following could be a possible cause of cyanosis?
Low tissue oxygenation
3. The nurse notes several very small, round, red and purple macules on a
patient's skin. The patient has a history of anticoagulant use. The nurse records
this finding as which of the following?
Petechiae
4. A well-healed old scar on the right shoulder. The scar is hypertrophied,
elevated, and irregular without any redness or irritation. What is it?
Keloid
5. Which instruction best prevents skin damage from sun’s damaging rays?
Apply sunscreen even on overcast days
6. It is discovered that a family member has scabies, what is the family to do to
prevent from getting it?
All family members need to be treated
7. Which type of therapeutic bath for its antipruritic action?
Colloidal (oatmeal)
8. Development of malignant melanoma is associated with which risk factor?
History of severe sunburn
9. The classic lesions of impetigo manifest as?
Honey-yellow crusted lesions on an erythematous base
10. Which of the following is the cause of shingles?
Reactivated virus
, 11. A nurse is developing a care plan for a client recovering from a serious thermal
burn. After maintaining respirations, the nurse knows that the most important
immediate goal of therapy is:
Maintaining the client's fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
12. A client is brought to the emergency department with partial-thickness and
full-thickness burns on the left arm, left anterior leg, and anterior trunk. Using
the Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area that has been burned?
Thirty-six Percent
13. A client with a superficial partial-thickness solar burn (sunburn) of the chest,
back, face, and arms is seen in urgent care. The nurse's primary concern should be:
Pain management
14. Which of the following types of shock will a nurse observe in a client with
extensive burns?
Hypovolemic shock
15. Which type of graft utilizes the client's own skin for wound coverage?
Autograft
16. Which type of burn is similar to a sunburn?
Superficial partial-thickness
17. The palm represents which percentage of a person's TBSA?
One percent
18. The ABCD method offers one way to assess skin lesions for possible skin
cancer. What does the ABCD stand for?
Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color that is not uniform
Diameter greater than six mm
19. The nurse notes that the patient has lost most of the hair on her head:
Alopecia
Worksheet for Exam 8 Integumentary
1. Which is the principal hardening ingredient of the hair and nails?
Keratin
2. Which of the following could be a possible cause of cyanosis?
Low tissue oxygenation
3. The nurse notes several very small, round, red and purple macules on a
patient's skin. The patient has a history of anticoagulant use. The nurse records
this finding as which of the following?
Petechiae
4. A well-healed old scar on the right shoulder. The scar is hypertrophied,
elevated, and irregular without any redness or irritation. What is it?
Keloid
5. Which instruction best prevents skin damage from sun’s damaging rays?
Apply sunscreen even on overcast days
6. It is discovered that a family member has scabies, what is the family to do to
prevent from getting it?
All family members need to be treated
7. Which type of therapeutic bath for its antipruritic action?
Colloidal (oatmeal)
8. Development of malignant melanoma is associated with which risk factor?
History of severe sunburn
9. The classic lesions of impetigo manifest as?
Honey-yellow crusted lesions on an erythematous base
10. Which of the following is the cause of shingles?
Reactivated virus
, 11. A nurse is developing a care plan for a client recovering from a serious thermal
burn. After maintaining respirations, the nurse knows that the most important
immediate goal of therapy is:
Maintaining the client's fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
12. A client is brought to the emergency department with partial-thickness and
full-thickness burns on the left arm, left anterior leg, and anterior trunk. Using
the Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area that has been burned?
Thirty-six Percent
13. A client with a superficial partial-thickness solar burn (sunburn) of the chest,
back, face, and arms is seen in urgent care. The nurse's primary concern should be:
Pain management
14. Which of the following types of shock will a nurse observe in a client with
extensive burns?
Hypovolemic shock
15. Which type of graft utilizes the client's own skin for wound coverage?
Autograft
16. Which type of burn is similar to a sunburn?
Superficial partial-thickness
17. The palm represents which percentage of a person's TBSA?
One percent
18. The ABCD method offers one way to assess skin lesions for possible skin
cancer. What does the ABCD stand for?
Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color that is not uniform
Diameter greater than six mm
19. The nurse notes that the patient has lost most of the hair on her head:
Alopecia
