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NSG 3160 NCLEX Review Chapter 13

NSG 3160 NCLEX review content focusing on Skin, Hair, and Nails (Chapter 13). Includes sample questions on the epidermis, dermis, sweat glands, and aging skin—designed to help nursing students prep for exams using Stuviaxom resources.

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    NSG 3 1 6 0 NCLEX REVIEW M r . Paul Haidet (Miami Campus Content Enrichment Specialist) Skin, Hair, a n d Nails (Chapter 13) NSG 3160 NCLEX Database Questions Question 1 Which of following is true of the epidermis? a. Highly vascular b. Thick and tough c. Thin and non-stratified d. Replaced every 4 weeks * * * Question 2 Which of these statements is true of the dermis? a. Contains mostly fat cells b. Consists mostly of keratin c. Is replaced every 4 weeks d. Contains sensory receptors * * *

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    Question 3 Which of the following conditions is related t o a sweating patient whose sweat does n o t have an odor? a. Eccrine glands * * * b . Apocrine glands c. Disorder of the stratum corneum d . Disorder of t h e stratum germinativum Question 4 What findings in the older adult would pertain to dry, thin, and wrinkled skin? a. Increased vascularity of the skin b. Increased numbers of sweat and sebaceous glands c. An increase in elastin and a decrease in subcutaneous fat d. An increased loss of elastin and a decrease in subcutaneous fat * * *

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    Question 5 Gray or white hair that begins to feel thin and fine, due to the aging process can be attributed to fewer: a. Metrocytes b. Fungacytes c. Phagocytes d. Melanocytes * * * Question 6 The medical term for excessive dryness of the skin is known as: a. Xerosis * * * b. Pruritus c. Alopecia d. Seborrhea

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    Question 7 Which medication class should the patient be extremely aware of, since she obtained a severe sunburn? a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain b. Tetracyclines for acne * * * c. Proton pump inhibitors for heartburn d. Thyroid replacement hormone for hypothyroidism Question 8 The patient needs to be concerned about which possible effect of her medications, since she has diabetes and takes oral hypoglycemic agents? a. Increased possibility of bruising b. Skin sensitivity because of exposure to salt water c. Lack of availability of glucose-monitoring supplies d. Importance of sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight * * *

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    Question 9 The nurse will encourage her older patient with a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease to stop trying to remove the corn with scissors because: a. The woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her chronic disease. * * * b. With her diabetes, she has increased circulation t o her foot, and i t could cause severe bleeding. c. She is unable to see; consequently, she places herself at greater risk for self injury with the scissors. d. With her peripheral vascular disease, her range of motion is limited, and she may not be able to reach the corn safely. Question 10 A patient's skin holds very important information about the: a. Support systems b. Circulatory status * * * c. Socioeconomic status d. Psychological wellness

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    Question 1 1 The nurse notes that her patient is shivering and that her skin is pale and cool, which can lead to: a. Venous pooling b. Peripheral vasodilation c. Peripheral vasoconstriction * * * d. Decreased arterial perfusion Question 12 What finding could the nurse expect t o assess in her patient's dependent feet position for several hours? a. Pallor b. Coolness c. Distended veins * * * d. Prolonged capillary filling time

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