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VN 100 ATI Skin 3.0 Test QUESTIOBNS
AND CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+, exams of
nursing.
A nurse is assessing a client's skin color. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the provider? (select all that apply.)
A) Patches of increased pigmentation on the client's cheeks
B) Pinpoint areas of purplish-red coloration across the abdomen
C) Pale-colored nail beds
D) Dark pigmented area across the client's sacral area
E) Light-colored jagged lines --//ANS//--B, C
-Patches of increased pigmentation on the client's cheeks is incorrect. Areas of increased
pigmentation on the face commonly appear during pregnancy or in clients who are taking oral
contraceptives. This is an expected variation.
Pinpoint areas of purplish-red coloration across the abdomen is correct. Areas of purplish-red
discoloration that are smaller than 3 mm in diameter are termed petechia. This is an unexpected
finding. Petechia can indicate a bleeding disorder and should be reported to the provider.
Pale-colored nailbeds is correct. Pale nailbeds is an unexpected finding. This can be an indication
of low oxygen levels and should be reported to the provider.
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Darkly pigmented area across the client's sacral area is incorrect. Areas of darker pigmentation
across the sacrum or buttocks is common in clients who have darker skin tones. These are known
as Mongolian spots and are an expected variation.
Light-colored jagged lines is incorrect. Silver-white jagged lines are atrophic scars that result
from stretching of the skin, usually from pregnancy or weight gain. This is an expected variation.
A nurse is examining the texture of an older adult client's skin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Thin skin
B) Brown macules on the back of the hands
C) Silver-white depressed scars on the abdomen
D) Velvety skin --//ANS//--velvety skin
-Skin that feels smoother and softer than expected, similar to velvet, is associated with thyroid
disorders. This is an unexpected finding that should be reported to the provider.
A nurse is preparing to perform a skin assessment on a client. Which of the following tools
should the nurse plan to use?
A) Penlight
B) Otoscope with a pneumatic bulb attachment
C) Wide-tipped speculum
D) Tongue blade --//ANS//--penlight
VN 100 ATI Skin 3.0 Test QUESTIOBNS
AND CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+, exams of
nursing.
A nurse is assessing a client's skin color. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the provider? (select all that apply.)
A) Patches of increased pigmentation on the client's cheeks
B) Pinpoint areas of purplish-red coloration across the abdomen
C) Pale-colored nail beds
D) Dark pigmented area across the client's sacral area
E) Light-colored jagged lines --//ANS//--B, C
-Patches of increased pigmentation on the client's cheeks is incorrect. Areas of increased
pigmentation on the face commonly appear during pregnancy or in clients who are taking oral
contraceptives. This is an expected variation.
Pinpoint areas of purplish-red coloration across the abdomen is correct. Areas of purplish-red
discoloration that are smaller than 3 mm in diameter are termed petechia. This is an unexpected
finding. Petechia can indicate a bleeding disorder and should be reported to the provider.
Pale-colored nailbeds is correct. Pale nailbeds is an unexpected finding. This can be an indication
of low oxygen levels and should be reported to the provider.
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Darkly pigmented area across the client's sacral area is incorrect. Areas of darker pigmentation
across the sacrum or buttocks is common in clients who have darker skin tones. These are known
as Mongolian spots and are an expected variation.
Light-colored jagged lines is incorrect. Silver-white jagged lines are atrophic scars that result
from stretching of the skin, usually from pregnancy or weight gain. This is an expected variation.
A nurse is examining the texture of an older adult client's skin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Thin skin
B) Brown macules on the back of the hands
C) Silver-white depressed scars on the abdomen
D) Velvety skin --//ANS//--velvety skin
-Skin that feels smoother and softer than expected, similar to velvet, is associated with thyroid
disorders. This is an unexpected finding that should be reported to the provider.
A nurse is preparing to perform a skin assessment on a client. Which of the following tools
should the nurse plan to use?
A) Penlight
B) Otoscope with a pneumatic bulb attachment
C) Wide-tipped speculum
D) Tongue blade --//ANS//--penlight
