Dysfunction in Which Structure Should Lead the Nurse to Consider

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dysfunction in which structure should lead the nurse to consider institution of fall precautions?

• A) Wernicke area
• B) Hippocampus
• C) Amygdala
• D) Cerebellum

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Definitions:

Hyponychium

Thickened portion of the stratum corneum under the free edge of the nail.

Cuticle

The outer layer of living tissue, especially in plants, acting as a protective barrier. In humans and animals, it often refers to the outer layer of skin or the protective layer around the nail or hair.

Eponychium

Outgrowth of the skin that covers the proximal and lateral borders of the nail; also called cuticle.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells (corneocytes) that provide a barrier against infection and environmental stress.