Patho for nurses (South College) Exam 2
Questions And Correct Answers.
what is clubbing and what causes it? - Answer caused by chronic hypoxia. the tips of the fingers
and the nails curve around the finger tips.
What are the warning signs of melanoma? - Answer A-one half is unlike the other
B- uneven borders
C-multple colors
D-diameter larger than 1/4 of an inch
E-evolving, changes in color, shape, size
what is the difference in basal cells vs. squamous cell carcinoma? - Answer basal cell- most
common form, rarely metastasizes, least likely, easily removable
squamous cell-more aggressive; red, crusty, scaly;
can potentially metastasize,
risk factors for skin cancer? - Answer history of sunburns;
fair skin;
uv radiation from tanning beds;
red, blonde and blue, green eyes;
having 50-100 moles;
unusual or irregular looking moles;
positive family history;
immunosuppression;
previous melanoma or another skin cancer;
age 50 or older
what causes pressure ulcers and what is staging? - Answer increased pressure of a bony
prominences causes diminished blood flow.
staging is based upon the level of damage.
, stage 4: ulcer extends to muscle or bone
what is psoriasis ulcers and what are the characteristics of it? - Answer chronic, genetic,
thickening of the epidermis, T-cell autoimmune.
silver white scales, covering red, circumsized, thickened plaques
what is cellulitis and how is it treated? - Answer a deep skin infection usually caused by staph
MERSA, or group B
treatment: antibiotics and corticosteroids
what are some tick-borne diseases? - Answer limes disease;
rocky mountain spotted fever;
Tularemia;
Encephalitis
what is atrophy? - Answer thinning and loss of skin layers
what is bulla? - Answer Large blister (greater than 0.5cm in diameter)
what is a macule? - Answer defined, flat area of altered pigmentation
how is curst described? - Answer dried yellowish and yellow-brown exudate on the skin
what is erythema? - Answer reddened skin, area blanches with pressure.
what is excoriation? - Answer scratch that breaks the skins surface.
what is a fissure? - Answer crack in the skin that breaks through keratin?
what is induration? - Answer hardening or thickening of the sin
what is a keloid? - Answer irregular, elevated scar tissue formed by excessive collagen growth
Questions And Correct Answers.
what is clubbing and what causes it? - Answer caused by chronic hypoxia. the tips of the fingers
and the nails curve around the finger tips.
What are the warning signs of melanoma? - Answer A-one half is unlike the other
B- uneven borders
C-multple colors
D-diameter larger than 1/4 of an inch
E-evolving, changes in color, shape, size
what is the difference in basal cells vs. squamous cell carcinoma? - Answer basal cell- most
common form, rarely metastasizes, least likely, easily removable
squamous cell-more aggressive; red, crusty, scaly;
can potentially metastasize,
risk factors for skin cancer? - Answer history of sunburns;
fair skin;
uv radiation from tanning beds;
red, blonde and blue, green eyes;
having 50-100 moles;
unusual or irregular looking moles;
positive family history;
immunosuppression;
previous melanoma or another skin cancer;
age 50 or older
what causes pressure ulcers and what is staging? - Answer increased pressure of a bony
prominences causes diminished blood flow.
staging is based upon the level of damage.
, stage 4: ulcer extends to muscle or bone
what is psoriasis ulcers and what are the characteristics of it? - Answer chronic, genetic,
thickening of the epidermis, T-cell autoimmune.
silver white scales, covering red, circumsized, thickened plaques
what is cellulitis and how is it treated? - Answer a deep skin infection usually caused by staph
MERSA, or group B
treatment: antibiotics and corticosteroids
what are some tick-borne diseases? - Answer limes disease;
rocky mountain spotted fever;
Tularemia;
Encephalitis
what is atrophy? - Answer thinning and loss of skin layers
what is bulla? - Answer Large blister (greater than 0.5cm in diameter)
what is a macule? - Answer defined, flat area of altered pigmentation
how is curst described? - Answer dried yellowish and yellow-brown exudate on the skin
what is erythema? - Answer reddened skin, area blanches with pressure.
what is excoriation? - Answer scratch that breaks the skins surface.
what is a fissure? - Answer crack in the skin that breaks through keratin?
what is induration? - Answer hardening or thickening of the sin
what is a keloid? - Answer irregular, elevated scar tissue formed by excessive collagen growth
