Exam Preview for 4654: The Aging Skin: Skin Changes, Wound Developm

The Aging Skin: Skin Changes, Wound Development, and Pressure Injuries in the Elderly, in Partnership with The Permobil Academy

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What percentage of residents in a nursing home are wheelchair users? 70%-80% 80%-90% 40%-50% 50%-60%
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 main functions of the skin? Protection Thermal regulation Sensation Digestive function
3. The Langerhans cells that have an immune function to fight against pathogens that come into contact with the skin surface are housed in which layer of skin? Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Dermal-epidermal junction
4. Which layer of skin makes up 90% of your skin’s thickness and is the layer most responsible for protecting the body against physical stress? Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Dermal-epidermal junction
5. What are the two proteins in the dermis that give skin its strength, form, and elasticity? Collagen and elastin Elastin and Coronin Coronin and Collagen Fibronectin and Coronin
6. Which layer of skin is made up of fat that acts as an insulation barrier preventing heat loss and regulating the effects of cold temperatures? Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Dermal-epidermal junction
7. Which of the following are common areas of skin breakdown? Ischial tuberosity Sacrum Spinous process All of the above
8. The skin is described as non-blanchable when: Redness does not persist with fingertip pressure. It is too hard to make an indentation. Redness persists with fingertip pressure meaning tissue damage has already occurred. A blue color occurs with the fingertip test.
9. A pressure injury described as partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis is considered to be at what stage? Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
10. A deep tissue injury (DTI) can be present: With both intact or non-intact skin and would be persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon or purple discoloration Only when skin is broken open With both intact or non-intact skin and would be persistent non-blanchable bright red discoloration None of the above