Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 23- Integument
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Which of the following observations is a normal cultural variation when assessing the skin and its appendages in older adults? | |
| A) | Early skin changes are more obvious in people with darkly pigmented skin. | |
| B) | Asians and Native Americans may have Mongolian spots, which may indicate bleeding tendencies. | |
| C) | Mongolian spots occur most commonly in African Americans, Asians, and Native Americans. | |
| D) | Skin cancers are rare in light-skinned individuals of northern European ancestry. | |
| 2. | Which of the following would be appropriate to include in health teaching to older adults about skin care? | |
| A) | Use firm rubbing motions when drying your skin. | |
| B) | Avoid sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) higher than 14. | |
| C) | Gently apply rubbing alcohol to actinic keratosis growths to remove them. | |
| D) | Include adequate amounts of fluid and vitamins A and C in the daily diet. | |
| 3. | Which of the following would be the most reliable method for assessing skin turgor in an 85-year-old man who takes furosemide and a tricyclic antidepressant? | |
| A) | Ask him to open his mouth and stick out his tongue so you can examine his oral mucous membranes for dryness. | |
| B) | Gently pinch the skin over his lower arms to see if it remains pinched or is slow to return to normal. | |
| C) | Gently pinch the skin over his sternum to see if it remains pinched or is slow to return to normal. | |
| D) | Examine the skin on his lower legs to see if it is dry, scaly, and rough. | |
| 4. | Which of the following is essential in the assessment of pressure ulcers? | |
| A) | The PUSH tool scores pressure ulcers according to moisture, activity, mobility, and friction and rub. | |
| B) | A stage V pressure ulcer can become a stage II pressure ulcer with appropriate treatment. | |
| C) | Softness of the tissue and differences in skin temperature can be estimated and then documented. | |
| D) | Assessment of pressure ulcers involves visual inspection and other factors. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | D |
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