8/17/25, 10:21
AM
MODULE 10 - NURS 306 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE
GRADED A| ASSURED SUCCESS 2025/2026
What does the • Skin - Derm/a; cutaneous
integumentary system • Hair - Trich/o
consist of
• Nails - onych/o
• Protects against infection, dehydration, UV
radiation, and injury.
Purpose of • Regulates body temperature
integumentary system • Contains receptors for touch, temperature,
pressure and pain
cuteneous refers to skin
1. Epidermis - outermost part
What are the three main 2. Dermis - under layer
layers of the skin? 3. Subcutaneous tissue -
under dermis
Serves as the first line of defense against
What is the primary pathogens, chemical exposures, and fluid
function of the loss.
epidermis?
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AM
- has no blood supply
How many layers of 4-5 layers.
epithelial cells are
found in the
epidermis?
Two stratum layers of basale (basal layer) and corneum
epidermis
What occurs in the It is the deepest layer that produces new skin cells.
Stratum Basale of the
epidermis?
What is the Stratum The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of
Corneum? flat, dead, and protective cells.
What pigment is found Melanin, which gives color to the skin and
in some cells of the protects against sunlight.
epidermis, specifically
stratum corneum, and
what is its function?
It supports and nourishes the skin and
contains connective tissue, nerves, blood
What is the role of the vessels, lymphatics, and sensory
dermis? receptors.
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AM
- middle layer
Connective tissue and fat.
What is found in
the subcutaneous
tissue? - tends to be diminished or lost in elderly clients
sweat glands (Sudoriferous glands- Apocrine
(Odorous) /Eccrine) - help with regulating
temperature
What are some oil glands - sebaceous glands - produce
associated skin sebum to lubricate skin
structures
hair - protection
nails - keratin - protection
There is a gradual loss of elastin, collagen, and
How does aging affect
the skin of older subcutaneous fat, leading to thinner skin, sagging, and
adults? wrinkling.
3/16
AM
MODULE 10 - NURS 306 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE
GRADED A| ASSURED SUCCESS 2025/2026
What does the • Skin - Derm/a; cutaneous
integumentary system • Hair - Trich/o
consist of
• Nails - onych/o
• Protects against infection, dehydration, UV
radiation, and injury.
Purpose of • Regulates body temperature
integumentary system • Contains receptors for touch, temperature,
pressure and pain
cuteneous refers to skin
1. Epidermis - outermost part
What are the three main 2. Dermis - under layer
layers of the skin? 3. Subcutaneous tissue -
under dermis
Serves as the first line of defense against
What is the primary pathogens, chemical exposures, and fluid
function of the loss.
epidermis?
1/16
,8/17/25, 10:21
AM
- has no blood supply
How many layers of 4-5 layers.
epithelial cells are
found in the
epidermis?
Two stratum layers of basale (basal layer) and corneum
epidermis
What occurs in the It is the deepest layer that produces new skin cells.
Stratum Basale of the
epidermis?
What is the Stratum The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of
Corneum? flat, dead, and protective cells.
What pigment is found Melanin, which gives color to the skin and
in some cells of the protects against sunlight.
epidermis, specifically
stratum corneum, and
what is its function?
It supports and nourishes the skin and
contains connective tissue, nerves, blood
What is the role of the vessels, lymphatics, and sensory
dermis? receptors.
2/16
, 8/17/25, 10:21
AM
- middle layer
Connective tissue and fat.
What is found in
the subcutaneous
tissue? - tends to be diminished or lost in elderly clients
sweat glands (Sudoriferous glands- Apocrine
(Odorous) /Eccrine) - help with regulating
temperature
What are some oil glands - sebaceous glands - produce
associated skin sebum to lubricate skin
structures
hair - protection
nails - keratin - protection
There is a gradual loss of elastin, collagen, and
How does aging affect
the skin of older subcutaneous fat, leading to thinner skin, sagging, and
adults? wrinkling.
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