2023-2024 NURS507 Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide Review With Answers (219 Solved Questions)

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NURS 507 Exam 3: Study Guide ReviewQuestions (219 Terms) with VerifiedAnswers 2023-2024.What is the function of the integumentary system?-Correct Answer:protection from external environment, temperature regulation, fluidand electrolyte balance, sensation, absorption, excretion and synthesisof vitamin Dwhat are the two types of sweat glands?-Correct Answer:eccrine andapocrineeccrine sweat glands-Correct Answer:respond primarily to elevatedbody temperatureapocrine glands-Correct Answer:Sweat glands in the pubic andunderarm areas that secrete thicker sweat, that produce odor whencome in contact with bacteria on the skinlayers of the skin-Correct Answer:epidermis, dermis, subcutaneousWhat are the integumentary variations of infants?-Correct Answer:physiological jaundice, birthmarks, mottling

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physiological jaundice-Correct Answer:a yellowish tinge to the skin ofthe newborn seen in the first 48-72 hours after birthWhat are the integumentary variations of adolescents?-CorrectAnswer:acne, sexual developmentWhat are the integumentary variations of pregnant women?-CorrectAnswer:striae, cholasma, linea negra, vascular spiderscholasma-Correct Answer:pigmentary skin discoloration usuallyoccurring in yellowish brown patches or spotsWhat are the integumentary variationin menopausal women?-CorrectAnswer:increased facial hair, hot flashes, and hair lossWhat are the integumentary variations of older adults?-CorrectAnswer:skin becomes thin and dry, nails thicken

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pallor-Correct Answer:Extreme or unnatural palenessjaundice-Correct Answer:yellowing of the skinerythema-Correct Answer:redness of the skinmottling-Correct Answer:condition of spotting with patches of colorcyanosis-Correct Answer:bluish discoloration of the skinecchymotic-Correct Answer:bruisedexcoriation-Correct Answer:Skin sore or abrasion produced byscratching or scrapingWhat are the four T's of palpation used during a physical assessment ofthe skin?-Correct Answer:temperature (back of hand), turgor(sternum), texture (indurated or fluctuant), tenderness

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indurated skin-Correct Answer:hardened skinfluctuant skin-Correct Answer:mushy or boggyPrimary skin lesion-Correct Answer:physical changes in the skinconsidered to be caused directly by the disease processmacule-Correct Answer:flat, colored spot on the skin <1 cmpatch-Correct Answer:larger, flat lesion, not palpable >1cmpapule-Correct Answer:elevated palpable lesion <1cmplaque-Correct Answer:larger, palpable lesion >1cmpustule-Correct Answer:pus-filled lesionvesicle-Correct Answer:fluid-filled lesion

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bulla-Correct Answer:large fluid-filled lesionnodule-Correct Answer:elevated, solid lesionwheal-Correct Answer:firm, edematous, plaqueSecondary skin lesions-Correct Answer:may evolve from primarylesions, or may be caused by external forces such as scratching, trauma,infection, or the healing processscales-Correct Answer:excess dead epidermal cells that are producedby abnormalkeratinization and sheddingcrusts-Correct Answer:dried serum and cellular debris (scab)erosions/excoriations-Correct Answer:focal loss of epidermisulcers-Correct Answer:focal loss of epidermis and dermis

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fissure-Correct Answer:linear loss of epidermis and dermis with sharpbordersatrophy of the skin-Correct Answer:depression in the skin fromthinningscar-Correct Answer:abnormal formation of connective tissuekeloid-Correct Answer:overgrowth of scar tissuehypertrophic scar-Correct Answer:Excess production of scar tissuethat is localized to the woundlichenification-Correct Answer:thickening of the skinannular-Correct Answer:ring-shapedconfluent-Correct Answer:skin lesions that run together

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gyrate-Correct Answer:ring-spiral shapediris lesions-Correct Answer:concentric rings; "bull's eyes"nummular/discoid-Correct Answer:coin shapedpolymorphous-Correct Answer:occuring in several formsserpiginous-Correct Answer:snake-likezosteriform-Correct Answer:linear shape of skin lesion along a nerveroutereticular-Correct Answer:net-likeintertriginous area-Correct Answer:an area where two skin areas maytouch or rub together

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seborrheic dermatitis-Correct Answer:an inflammation that causesscaling and itching of the upper layers of the skin or scalpbasal cell carcinoma-Correct Answer:Most common and least severetype of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.squamous cell carcinoma-Correct Answer:malignant tumor of thesquamous epithelial cells in the epidermismelanoma-Correct Answer:The most serious form of skin cancer,black tumorWhat are the ABCDE's for the assessment of melanoma?-CorrectAnswer:a-asymmetryb-borderc-colord-diametere-evolving

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what can cause pale nail plates?-Correct Answer:anemiawhat can cause greenish-black nail plates?-Correct Answer:fungal orbacterial infectionwhat can cause yellow nail plates?-Correct Answer:cigarette smoking,nail polish use, psoriasis, or respiratory problemswhat can cause pitted nail plates-Correct Answer:psoriasishirutism-Correct Answer:excessive hair growthCafe au lait spots-Correct Answer:Smooth edged tan-to-brownpigmentations on the skin seen in NF1urticaria-Correct Answer:hivespsoriasis-Correct Answer:chronic skin condition producing red lesionscovered with silvery scales

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