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Question 1 of 5

Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?

A. Stratum basale

B. Stratum lucidum

C. Stratum spinosum

D. Stratum corneum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stratum basale

Question 2 of 5

The patient's incision is fading to a pale pink following surgery 2 months previously. Which stage of the healing describes the current status of the patient's wound?

A. Hemostasis phase

B. Remodeling phase

C. Proliferative phase

D. Inflammation phase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Remodeling phase

Question 3 of 5

A patient who has had open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a hip fracture tells the nurse he is ready to get out of bed for the first time. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Check the patient's prescribed weight-bearing status.

B. Use a mechanical lift to transfer the patient to the chair.

C. Delegate the transfer to nursing assistive personnel (NAP).

D. Decrease the pain medication before getting the patient up.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the patient's prescribed weight-bearing status.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following actions could result in pressure ulcer formation?

A. Pulling a stroke client up in bed

B. Turning a client from side to side every 2 hours

C. Allowing a client to side up in a chair at mealtime

D. Applying powder to buttocks area when diaphoresis has become a problem

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pulling a stroke client up in bed

Question 5 of 5

Atopic dermatitis can be described as: Select all that apply.

A. Vesicle formation

B. Oozing

C. Round, erythematous papules that enlarge and coalesce

D. Raised wheals with associated itching

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oozing

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