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Chapter 55 Assessment of Integumentary Function
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Chapter 55 Assessment of Integumentary Function1. Which of the following proteins, common to the epidermis, is believed to play a
significant role in forming the outer barrier of the skin?
A)
Keratin
cells B)
Melanocyt
es C)
Merkel
cells
D) Langerhans' cells
Ans: A
Client Needs: IV-1
Cognitive Categories: Knowledge
Concepts and Processes: Nursing
Process Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
Feedback: Dead cells of the epidermis contain keratin, an insoluble, fibrous protein that
forms the outer barrier of the skin. Melanocytes are primarily involved in producing the
pigment melanin. Merkel cells are the receptors that transmit stimuli to the axon through
a chemical synapse. Langerhans' cells are believed to play a significant role in
cutaneous immune system reactions.
2. Where is the epidermis the
thickest? A) Scalp
B) Elbows
C) Palms of the hands
D) Knees
Ans: C
Client Needs: IV-1
Cognitive Categories: Knowledge
Concepts and Processes: Nursing
Process Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
Feedback: The epidermis is the thickest over the palms of the hands and the soles of the
feet.
, 3. Which of the following cells, common to the epidermis, are primarily involved in
producing a suntan?
A)
Keratin
cells B)
Melanoc
ytes C)
Merkel
cells D)
Stratum
cells
Ans: B
Client Needs: IV-1
Cognitive Categories:
Knowledge Concepts and
Processes: Nursing Process
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
Feedback: Dead cells of the epidermis contain keratin, an insoluble, fibrous protein
that forms the outer barrier of the skin. Melanocytes are primarily involved in
producing the pigment melanin. Merkel cells are the receptors that transmit stimuli to
the axon through a chemical synapse. Langerhans' cells are believed to play a
significant role in cutaneous immune system reactions.
4. Which skin glands are associated with hair
follicles? A) Sebaceous
B)
Eccr
ine
C)
Apo
crin
e D)
Papi
llary
Ans: A
Client Needs: IV-1
Cognitive Categories:
Knowledge Concepts and
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