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The three major glands of the skin are sudoriferous, ceruminous, and
- A. sebaceous
Correct Answer: sebaceous
Rationale: Sudoriferous glands-sweat glands open into pores on the skin surface and excrete sweat. Ceruminous glands-secrete a waxlike substance called cerumen and are located in the external ear canal. Sebaceous glands-secrete their substance, sebum (an oily secretion), through the hair follicles distributed on the body.
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Which is a common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
- A. Butterfly rash over nose and cheeks
- B. Photosensitivity
- C. Severe abdominal pain
- D. Skin ulcers
- E. Polyarthralgias and polyarthritis
- F. Immobility
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Butterfly rash on face, sensitivity to sunlight, polyarthralgias, and polyarthritis are some of the main criteria leading to the diagnosis of SLE. Abdominal pain, skin ulcers and immobility are not associated with SLE.
Which will the nurse examine when assessing a patient for tinea corporis?
- A. Soles of the feet
- B. Scalp
- C. Groin
- D. Abdomen
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea corporis is known as ringworm of the body. It occurs on parts of the body with little or no hair. Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet. Tinea capitus is a fungal infection of the scalp. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin area.
The nurse arrives to the scene of a house fire. A victim is running out of the house, with flames on the arms. Which is the nurse's first action?
- A. Transport victim to hospital.
- B. Cover victim with clean cloth or sheet.
- C. Stop, drop, and roll.
- D. Remove all nonadherent clothing and jewelry.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary concern is to stop the burning process, arrest skin damage, provide an open airway, control any bleeding, prevent infection by covering with a clean cloth, and obtain medical help by transporting to the nearest hospital.
Which will a patient be assessed for upon the diagnosis of genital herpes?
- A. Hepatitis B
- B. Syphilis
- C. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- D. Cirrhosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persons with genital herpes should be assessed for HIV because the therapy for herpes is suppressive; persons with HIV are not candidates for suppressant therapy. Hepatitis B, syphilis and cirrhosis are not associated with genital herpes.
Which will the nurse dressing a necrotic pressure injury with a minimal exudate most likely use?
- A. Hydrocolloid dressing
- B. Alginate dressing
- C. Hydrofiber dressing
- D. Transparent film
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrocolloid dressings are useful in necrotic wounds with little exudate. Alginate and hydrofiber dressings are used for wounds with copious exudate. Transparent film is not absorbent.