UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA: NUR 216 Exam 2: Questions and Answers 2025 latest Update

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2: Questions and
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, Brown pigmentation indicates - ANSWER venous insufficiency

Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates - ANSWER arterial insufficiency

skin tugor locations - ANSWER adults-forearm or sternum
infant- abdomen




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pallor - ANSWER -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds, palms




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-indication of anemia or lack of blood flow

cyanosis - ANSWER Location- nail beds, sclera, MM




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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
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jaundice - ANSWER Location- sclera, skin, MM
Changes for light skin tones best detected in oral MM
Changes for dark skin tones best detected in hard palate
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Indication- liver dysfunction, RBC destruction

erythema - ANSWER Location- face, skin, trauma or pressure sore areas
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Indication- inflammation, localized vasodilation, substance use, sun exposure, rash or
elevated body temperature
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Nails expectations - ANSWER firm bases and nail angles of 160 degrees
symmetrical nail beds with uniform color
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CRT less than 3 seconds
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clubbing - ANSWER nails at an angle greater than 160, results from low oxygen
saturations related to heart or lung disease

hair expectations - ANSWER symmetrical hair distribution

alopecia - ANSWER results from endocrine disorders or poor nutrition

hirsutism - ANSWER hair growth on the face shoulders or chest of a female that can
results from endocrine disorders