NUR 326 Integumentary

NUR 326 Integumentary
1. A condition caused by the destruction of melanocytesin circumcised areas of the skin
Answer
Vitiligo
2. Hives and impetigo are example of primary lesions
Answer
vesicle
3. A keloid lesion refers to hypertrophied scar tissue that is secondary to excessive
formation during wound healing
Answer
collagen
4. Functions of the skin
Answer
-provide protection
-sensation
-fluid balance
-temperature regulation
5. An insoluble, fibrous protein, principle hardening ingredient of hair and nails
Answer
keratin
6. Tzanck smear
Answer
test used to examine cellsfrom blistering skin conditions,such as herpes zoster and herpes
simplex
7. Leading cause of death in patients with blistering diseases
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infection
8. Common, chronic, noninfectious inflammatory disease of the skin in which epidermal cells
are produced at an abnormally rapid rate
Answer
Psoriasis
9. An irregularly shaped lesion found on the skin during an assessment would be concern for
potential
Answer
Melanoma