5. Integumentary System

To record an electrocardiogram, what must be attached to the skin of a patient?

A neonate undergoing phototherapy treatment must be monitored for which adverse effect?

Which of the following lists correctly identifies the layers of the epidermis in thick skin, from deepest to most superficial?

Tarsal glands are:

Which of the following lists contains only structures that are part of the integumentary system?

What does cyanosis signify in the context of homeostasis?

The epidermis of the skin is composed of which type of tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the integumentary system?

Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during which of the following processes?

Which instruction should a nurse include when teaching a client with a left leg cast about proper use of crutches to protect the integumentary system?

Which of the following is a function of melanin in the integumentary system?

All of the following structures are considered to be accessory structures of the skin, EXCEPT:

How does compression help reduce swelling after an injury in the integumentary system?

A dermatome is the area of skin supplied with sensory innervation by which of the following?

Which of the following is a vital function of the skin?