NUR 216 Exam 2 Exam questions and
answers 2026 GRADED A+
Brown pigmentation indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS venous insufficiency
Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS arterial
insufficiency
skin tugor locations - CORRECT ANSWERS adults-forearm or sternum
infant- abdomen
pallor - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds,
palms
-indication of anemia or lack of blood flow
cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- nail beds, sclera, MM
Changes for light skin tones best located in sclera
Changes for dark skin tones best located in hard palate
indication - hypoxia, or imapired venous return
jaundice - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- sclera, skin, MM
Changes for light skin tones best detected in oral MM
Changes for dark skin tones best detected in hard palate
Indication- liver dysfunction, RBC destruction
, erythema - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- face, skin, trauma or pressure sore areas
Indication- inflammation, localized vasodilation, substance use, sun exposure, rash or elevated body
temperature
Nails expectations - CORRECT ANSWERS firm bases and nail angles of 160 degrees
symmetrical nail beds with uniform color
CRT less than 3 seconds
clubbing - CORRECT ANSWERS nails at an angle greater than 160, results from low
oxygen saturations related to heart or lung disease
hair expectations - CORRECT ANSWERS symmetrical hair distribution
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWERS results from endocrine disorders or poor nutrition
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWERS hair growth on the face shoulders or chest of a female
that can results from endocrine disorders
edema - CORRECT ANSWERS The accumulation of fluid in the tissues most often from
direct trauma or imparied venous return
Skin may appear tight and shiny
Assess the swelling for discoloration, location, and tenderness
Measure circumference in the extremities
answers 2026 GRADED A+
Brown pigmentation indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS venous insufficiency
Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS arterial
insufficiency
skin tugor locations - CORRECT ANSWERS adults-forearm or sternum
infant- abdomen
pallor - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds,
palms
-indication of anemia or lack of blood flow
cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- nail beds, sclera, MM
Changes for light skin tones best located in sclera
Changes for dark skin tones best located in hard palate
indication - hypoxia, or imapired venous return
jaundice - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- sclera, skin, MM
Changes for light skin tones best detected in oral MM
Changes for dark skin tones best detected in hard palate
Indication- liver dysfunction, RBC destruction
, erythema - CORRECT ANSWERS Location- face, skin, trauma or pressure sore areas
Indication- inflammation, localized vasodilation, substance use, sun exposure, rash or elevated body
temperature
Nails expectations - CORRECT ANSWERS firm bases and nail angles of 160 degrees
symmetrical nail beds with uniform color
CRT less than 3 seconds
clubbing - CORRECT ANSWERS nails at an angle greater than 160, results from low
oxygen saturations related to heart or lung disease
hair expectations - CORRECT ANSWERS symmetrical hair distribution
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWERS results from endocrine disorders or poor nutrition
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWERS hair growth on the face shoulders or chest of a female
that can results from endocrine disorders
edema - CORRECT ANSWERS The accumulation of fluid in the tissues most often from
direct trauma or imparied venous return
Skin may appear tight and shiny
Assess the swelling for discoloration, location, and tenderness
Measure circumference in the extremities
