PA EXAM 3 STUDY MATERIAL 2026
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◉ Pallor.
Answer: Can indicate reduced blood flow, anemia, or cardiovascular
issues.
◉ Erythema.
Answer: May indicate increased blood flow, inflammation, fever, or
infection.
◉ Mottling.
Answer: Patchy discoloration that can occur with poor circulation or
shock.
◉ Cool, clammy skin.
Answer: May indicate decreased cardiac output or poor peripheral
circulation.
◉ Warm skin.
Answer: Can indicate fever, infection, or increased blood flow.
◉ Delayed refill.
,Answer: Can indicate poor circulation, dehydration, or cardiovascular
compromise.
◉ Clubbing of the nails.
Answer: May occur with chronic respiratory diseases due to long term
low oxygen levels.
◉ Peripheral edema.
Answer: Can indicate heart failure or poor venous circulation.
◉ Fluid accumulation.
Answer: Occurs because the cardiovascular system is not effectively
moving blood back to the heart.
◉ Confluent.
Answer: Lesions run together and merge so their borders are not distinct.
EX: the rash in measles (rubeola) often becomes confluent.
◉ Discrete.
Answer: Lesions are separate and distinct from each other. EX: Varicella
(chickenpox) or individual acne pimples.
◉ Grouped.
Answer: Lesions occur in cluster close together. EX: Herpes simplex
lesions (cold sores) often appear grouped.
, ◉ Zosteriform.
Answer: Lesions appear in a linear or band like pattern following a
nerve dermatome. EX: Herpes zoster (shingles).
◉ Asymmetry.
Answer: One half of the mole does not match the other half in shape.
◉ Border.
Answer: Irregular scalloped, or poorly defined edges instead of smooth
borders.
◉ Color.
Answer: Uneven color or multiple colors.
◉ Diameter.
Answer: Greater than 6mm.
◉ Evolution/Elevation.
Answer: The mole changes over time in size, shape, color, or begins to
itch or bleed.
◉ Funny looking.
Answer: A mole that looks different from the person's other moles.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
PASS
◉ Pallor.
Answer: Can indicate reduced blood flow, anemia, or cardiovascular
issues.
◉ Erythema.
Answer: May indicate increased blood flow, inflammation, fever, or
infection.
◉ Mottling.
Answer: Patchy discoloration that can occur with poor circulation or
shock.
◉ Cool, clammy skin.
Answer: May indicate decreased cardiac output or poor peripheral
circulation.
◉ Warm skin.
Answer: Can indicate fever, infection, or increased blood flow.
◉ Delayed refill.
,Answer: Can indicate poor circulation, dehydration, or cardiovascular
compromise.
◉ Clubbing of the nails.
Answer: May occur with chronic respiratory diseases due to long term
low oxygen levels.
◉ Peripheral edema.
Answer: Can indicate heart failure or poor venous circulation.
◉ Fluid accumulation.
Answer: Occurs because the cardiovascular system is not effectively
moving blood back to the heart.
◉ Confluent.
Answer: Lesions run together and merge so their borders are not distinct.
EX: the rash in measles (rubeola) often becomes confluent.
◉ Discrete.
Answer: Lesions are separate and distinct from each other. EX: Varicella
(chickenpox) or individual acne pimples.
◉ Grouped.
Answer: Lesions occur in cluster close together. EX: Herpes simplex
lesions (cold sores) often appear grouped.
, ◉ Zosteriform.
Answer: Lesions appear in a linear or band like pattern following a
nerve dermatome. EX: Herpes zoster (shingles).
◉ Asymmetry.
Answer: One half of the mole does not match the other half in shape.
◉ Border.
Answer: Irregular scalloped, or poorly defined edges instead of smooth
borders.
◉ Color.
Answer: Uneven color or multiple colors.
◉ Diameter.
Answer: Greater than 6mm.
◉ Evolution/Elevation.
Answer: The mole changes over time in size, shape, color, or begins to
itch or bleed.
◉ Funny looking.
Answer: A mole that looks different from the person's other moles.
