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Skin Disorders and Wound Care Quiz

#1

Which of the following is not a common skin disorder?

Osteoporosis
Explanation

Not a skin disorder, but a bone condition.

#2

What is the most common cause of pressure ulcers?

Friction and shear
Explanation

Result from prolonged pressure, friction, and shear.

#3

Which type of wound is characterized by a break in the skin's integrity caused by physical force?

Laceration
Explanation

A tear or cut resulting from physical force.

#4

Which of the following is a common treatment for fungal skin infections?

Antifungal creams
Explanation

Topical medications targeting fungal growth.

#5

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

To act as a barrier against pathogens
Explanation

Protective layer preventing pathogen entry.

#6

Which of the following is a symptom of a first-degree burn?

Redness
Explanation

Mild burn with redness, minimal skin damage.

#7

What is the term for a chronic skin condition characterized by redness and inflammation?

Rosacea
Explanation

Persistent facial redness and inflammation.

#8

What is the first step in wound healing?

Inflammation
Explanation

Body's response to injury to eliminate pathogens.

#9

What is the primary purpose of debridement in wound care?

To remove dead tissue
Explanation

Eliminate dead tissue to promote healing.

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