ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS


A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best
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described as - ans-Bulla xz xz xz




The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP id
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entifies this as: - ans-Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings
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On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is about 0.75 cm i
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n diameter, brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this lesion is: - ans-Macule
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In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following characteristic of a
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mole would need intervention: - ans-
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A new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and occasionally pruritic
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The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - ans-A circle or ring shape
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An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all except: - ans-
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Dark eyes xz




Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk for melanoma
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? - ans-Intense, intermittent sun exposure
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An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasi
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a on his nose. This is: - ans-Basal cell carcinoma
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An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower back that has
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doubled in size the past ?. The NP should: - ans-Refer immediately to a dermatologist
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The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: - ans-
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B (bridging): connection across sides
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Your patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has pinhead sized,
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smooth, white, raised areas. You document this as: - ans-Milia
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Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo damage? - ans-
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Actinic keratosis xz




In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: - ans-
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BUN & Creatinine xz xz




Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are not uncommon for her age. Y
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ou would describe these as: - ans-Macules
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, Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is cause by a(n):
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- ans-Dermatophyte
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Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation up to mid-
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tibia bilaterally. You document this as: - ans-+4 edema
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The most common type of melanoma is the: - ans-Superficial
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You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides you in the
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diagnosis of: - ans-Psoriasis xz xz xz




As you gather you history from a patient with atopic dermatitis what other items in the perso
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nal or family history would you expect with this patient? - ans-Asthma
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Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? - ans-
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You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced. He is 3 days old. You realize t
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hat for this to be a normal finding it must be gone within: - ans-1 week
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What are the major components to be documented for a skin lesion? - ans--Distribution
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-Configuration
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-Pattern
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Which of the following presentations suggests a diagnosis of a malignant melanoma? -
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ans-Lesion with border irregularity
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All of the following statements concerning basal cell carcinoma are true EXCEPT? - ans-
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It is most often found on abdomen or trunk
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The NP denotes a bruit above and to the left of the umbilicus. This finding is consistent with:
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- ans-History of HTN
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As you palpate the abdomen, + rebound tenderness at McBurney's point would alert you to:
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- ans-Appendicitis
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Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer? - ans-
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Later disease presentation often includes iron deficiency anemia
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You assess for Cullen sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen sign may indicate: - ans-
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Intra-abdominal bleeding xz