NUR 315 Exam 1 2025 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Primary skin lesions - ANSWER-Initial skin changes like vesicles or papules.
Secondary skin lesions - ANSWER-Developed skin changes from primary lesions.
Vesicle - ANSWER-Fluid-filled blister, e.g., burn blister.
Assessment techniques - ANSWER-Methods include visual inspection and
palpation.
Wood's lamp - ANSWER-Tool for detecting fungal infections.
Dermatoscope - ANSWER-Device for examining skin abnormalities closely.
Clubbing - ANSWER-Nail deformity indicating chronic hypoxia.
Schamroth window test - ANSWER-Test to assess for nail clubbing.
Capillary refill - ANSWER-Time for color return, should be <2 seconds.
ABCDE rule - ANSWER-Skin cancer assessment: Asymmetry, Border, Color,
Diameter, Evolving.
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, Risk factors for skin cancer - ANSWER-Includes UV exposure and genetic
predisposition.
Cranial nerves - ANSWER-Nerves assessed for various neurological functions.
GCS - ANSWER-Glasgow Coma Scale for consciousness assessment.
Decorticate posture - ANSWER-Flexed arms, extended legs; indicates cortex
damage.
Decerebrate posture - ANSWER-Extended arms and legs; suggests brainstem
injury.
Meningitis signs - ANSWER-Includes fever, nuchal rigidity, and altered mental
status.
Brudzinski's sign - ANSWER-Positive sign indicating potential meningitis.
Babinski's sign - ANSWER-Toes fan out; indicates upper motor neuron disease.
OLD CARTS - ANSWER-Technique for symptom assessment in health
interviews.
Vital signs ranges - ANSWER-Normal temperature: 36.5-37.5°C; Pulse: 60-100
bpm.
Musculoskeletal assessment - ANSWER-Includes observing gait and movement
terminology.
Percussion sounds - ANSWER-Types: resonance, tympany, dullness, flatness.
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Answers 100% Pass
Primary skin lesions - ANSWER-Initial skin changes like vesicles or papules.
Secondary skin lesions - ANSWER-Developed skin changes from primary lesions.
Vesicle - ANSWER-Fluid-filled blister, e.g., burn blister.
Assessment techniques - ANSWER-Methods include visual inspection and
palpation.
Wood's lamp - ANSWER-Tool for detecting fungal infections.
Dermatoscope - ANSWER-Device for examining skin abnormalities closely.
Clubbing - ANSWER-Nail deformity indicating chronic hypoxia.
Schamroth window test - ANSWER-Test to assess for nail clubbing.
Capillary refill - ANSWER-Time for color return, should be <2 seconds.
ABCDE rule - ANSWER-Skin cancer assessment: Asymmetry, Border, Color,
Diameter, Evolving.
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, Risk factors for skin cancer - ANSWER-Includes UV exposure and genetic
predisposition.
Cranial nerves - ANSWER-Nerves assessed for various neurological functions.
GCS - ANSWER-Glasgow Coma Scale for consciousness assessment.
Decorticate posture - ANSWER-Flexed arms, extended legs; indicates cortex
damage.
Decerebrate posture - ANSWER-Extended arms and legs; suggests brainstem
injury.
Meningitis signs - ANSWER-Includes fever, nuchal rigidity, and altered mental
status.
Brudzinski's sign - ANSWER-Positive sign indicating potential meningitis.
Babinski's sign - ANSWER-Toes fan out; indicates upper motor neuron disease.
OLD CARTS - ANSWER-Technique for symptom assessment in health
interviews.
Vital signs ranges - ANSWER-Normal temperature: 36.5-37.5°C; Pulse: 60-100
bpm.
Musculoskeletal assessment - ANSWER-Includes observing gait and movement
terminology.
Percussion sounds - ANSWER-Types: resonance, tympany, dullness, flatness.
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