NUR 210 Principles of Pharmacology Elite Quality
Assignments | Pass with Confidence
The nurse is admitting a 75 year old man with a 50 year history of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes
per day. Among the patient's concerns is his chronic SOB. One nail finding that demonstrates
chronic hypoxia is...
A. pitting
B. thickening and discoloration of the nail bed
C. clubbing
D. brittleness and cracking of the nails - C. clubbing
All of the following skin lesions may be papular EXCEPT...
A. warts
B. acne
C. nevi
D. herpes zoster - D. herpes zoster
The ABCDEs of melanoma identification does not include
A. Asymmetry: one half does not match the other half
B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
C. Color: pigmentation is not uniform; there may be shades of tan, brown, and black as well as
red, white, and blue
D. Diameter: greater than 6 mm
E. Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, elevation - or new symptoms such as bleeding,
itching, or crusting - B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
A nurse observes a skin lesion with well-defined borders on the upper left thigh. It is 1.5 cm in
diameter, flat, hypopigmentated, and non-palpable. What is the correct terminology for this
lesion?
A. Patch
B. Plaque
, C. Papule
D. Macule - A. Patch
When assessing hydration, the nurse will
A. Pinch a fold of skin on the medial aspect of the forearm and observe for recoil to normal
B. Pinch a fold of skin on the abdomen and observe for recoil to normal
C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin to recoil
to normal
D. Pinch a fold of the skin on the head and allow for skin to recoil in children - C. Pinch a
fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin to recoil to normal
A fair-skinned, blonde, 18 year old woman is at the clinic for skin examination. She reports that
she always turns red within 10 minutes of going outside. She is planning a trip to Mexico and
wants to avoid getting sunburned. Which of the following would be included in the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
D. A mild sunburn is acceptable in a fair skinned blonde person - A. Excessive exposure to
UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
A patient presents to the clinic with erythematous vesicles on the face and chest. Some vesicles
have broken open, revealing a moist, shallow, ulcerated surface; some have scabbed over.
Which of the following infectious illnesses does the nurse suspect?
A. Varicella
B. Measles
C. Roseola
D. Herpes Simplex - A. Varicella
Assignments | Pass with Confidence
The nurse is admitting a 75 year old man with a 50 year history of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes
per day. Among the patient's concerns is his chronic SOB. One nail finding that demonstrates
chronic hypoxia is...
A. pitting
B. thickening and discoloration of the nail bed
C. clubbing
D. brittleness and cracking of the nails - C. clubbing
All of the following skin lesions may be papular EXCEPT...
A. warts
B. acne
C. nevi
D. herpes zoster - D. herpes zoster
The ABCDEs of melanoma identification does not include
A. Asymmetry: one half does not match the other half
B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
C. Color: pigmentation is not uniform; there may be shades of tan, brown, and black as well as
red, white, and blue
D. Diameter: greater than 6 mm
E. Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, elevation - or new symptoms such as bleeding,
itching, or crusting - B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
A nurse observes a skin lesion with well-defined borders on the upper left thigh. It is 1.5 cm in
diameter, flat, hypopigmentated, and non-palpable. What is the correct terminology for this
lesion?
A. Patch
B. Plaque
, C. Papule
D. Macule - A. Patch
When assessing hydration, the nurse will
A. Pinch a fold of skin on the medial aspect of the forearm and observe for recoil to normal
B. Pinch a fold of skin on the abdomen and observe for recoil to normal
C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin to recoil
to normal
D. Pinch a fold of the skin on the head and allow for skin to recoil in children - C. Pinch a
fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin to recoil to normal
A fair-skinned, blonde, 18 year old woman is at the clinic for skin examination. She reports that
she always turns red within 10 minutes of going outside. She is planning a trip to Mexico and
wants to avoid getting sunburned. Which of the following would be included in the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
D. A mild sunburn is acceptable in a fair skinned blonde person - A. Excessive exposure to
UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
A patient presents to the clinic with erythematous vesicles on the face and chest. Some vesicles
have broken open, revealing a moist, shallow, ulcerated surface; some have scabbed over.
Which of the following infectious illnesses does the nurse suspect?
A. Varicella
B. Measles
C. Roseola
D. Herpes Simplex - A. Varicella
