AHA NURS 8020-Skin,Hair,Nails - University of Cincinnati Exam With
Complete Solutions 2025-2026
What gives color to our skin? - ANSWER Melanocytes
An NP is asked to respond to how often new skin is replaced in the average human. An
NP would correctly answer the following: - ANSWER The entire dermis is replaced every
4 weeks
What layer of skin does collagen reside in? - ANSWER Dermis
Which layer of skin does the majority of the adipose tissues reside in? - ANSWER
Subcutaneous layer
Which skin layer contains blood vessels, sensory receptors, and lymphatics? - ANS
Dermis Layer
Which skin layer contains the fat used to store energy? - ANS Subcutaneous Layer
Hair that is in the pubic region of the body is properly called ____________ hair. - ANS
Terminal Hair
Hair found on our arms is properly called _________ hair. - ANS Vellus
The _______gland produces lubrication for the skin and hair. -ANSWER Sebaceous Gland
Eccrine sweat glands produce: -ANSWER A saline solution Sweat
T / F :An apocrine sweat gland may be found in the Axilla -ANSWER True
T / F :Vitamin D is synthesized through the skin -ANSWER True
An NP is evaluating an infant that has been jaundice for 9 days. Should the NP be
concern? - ANSWER YES
Scattered vesicles on an erythematous base of infants cheeks is known as: - ANSWER
Miliaria Rubra
A common skin disorder that appears like flea bites on an infant is: - ANSWER Erythema
Toxicum
Small vesicles over a brown macular base on an AA infant is termed as: - ANSWER
Pustular Melanosis
Milia, visible on infant's nose and chin would be described as: -ANSWER Pinhead,
smooth, white raised areas w/o surrounding erythema and suggests retention of sebum
in sebaceous gland
To best assess skin turgor which should an NP test? -ANSWER Fold of skin under
clavicle
Poor skin turgor and also represents hard skin that may also damage internal organs is
known as:- ANSWER Scleroderma
Other term for a red colored mole- ANSWER Cherry Angioma
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