NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
MODULE 2 REVIEW 2026/2027 | CHAPTERS 9–16 | HIGH-
YIELD QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPLETE
EXAM PREP | LATEST UPDATE
1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an erosion from an ulcer?
Diameter
Color
Classification
Depth
2. The eccrine glands are mainly responsible for:
regulation of body temperature.
transport of body waste to the surface.
synthesis of eccrinolic acid.
regulation of tissue growth and repair.
3. In a clinical scenario, if an 80-year-old patient presents with significant skin
tenting during a dermatological assessment, what implications might this
have for their overall health and care plan?
It suggests the need for increased skin care and monitoring for
potential skin injuries.
It indicates that the patient may need more hydration and nutritional
support.
It implies that the patient is at risk for developing skin cancer.
It means the patient should be evaluated for skin infections.
,4. Describe the significance of a yellow and crumbling nail plate in relation to
fungal infections.
A crumbling nail plate is usually a sign of trauma rather than infection.
A yellow and crumbling nail plate often indicates a fungal infection,
as these changes are typical signs of nail dystrophy caused by
fungal pathogens.
A thick nail bed is the primary indicator of a fungal infection.
A yellow nail plate suggests a vitamin deficiency, not a fungal
infection.
5. You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your
assessment, you have transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical
examination, you know that skin lesions are transilluminated to distinguish:
furuncles from folliculitis lesions.
herpes zoster from varicella.
fluid-filled lesions from solid cysts or masses.
vascular from nonvascular lesions.
6. What symptom of a skin lesion suggests the need for further medical
investigation?
The spot bleeds easily when it is touched.
The spot is a reddish brown color.
The spot has been on his chin for 20 years.
The spot is slightly raised and circumscribed.
7. Describe the significance of cherry angiomas in the context of aging skin.
, Cherry angiomas are precursors to skin cancer and should be
removed immediately.
Cherry angiomas are associated with allergic reactions and should be
treated with antihistamines.
Cherry angiomas are a sign of dehydration and require immediate
medical attention.
Cherry angiomas are benign growths that commonly appear on the
skin of older adults, indicating normal aging changes.
8. Regulation of body temperature, excretion of waste products and helping
maintain the acidic pH factor of the skin are the three major functions of
which glands?
eccrine
sebaceous
endocrine
apocrine
9. In which age group are milia an expected finding?
Young children
Newborns
Older adults
Adolescents
10. If a patient presents with multiple changes in their nevi, including asymmetry
and irregular borders, what should be the next step in their management?
Referral for a dermatological evaluation
Immediate surgical removal of all nevi
, Observation without any intervention
Prescribing topical steroids for inflammation
11. Which sentence best defines rosacea?
A chronic condition that appears primarily on cheeks and nose and
is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type
breakouts
Tiny benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis
and have no visible opening.
A condition involving visible capillaries commonly found on the face,
particularly around the nose, cheeks, and chin.
A skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous
glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling,
stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness
12. What is the name of the skin condition characterized by a herald patch?
Herpes zoster
Rosacea
Dermatophytosis
Pityriasis rosea
13. What does significant tenting of the skin indicate in elderly patients?
Dryness and flaking of the skin
Loss of adipose tissue and elasticity
Parchment-like skin appearance
Formation of small skin tags
MODULE 2 REVIEW 2026/2027 | CHAPTERS 9–16 | HIGH-
YIELD QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPLETE
EXAM PREP | LATEST UPDATE
1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an erosion from an ulcer?
Diameter
Color
Classification
Depth
2. The eccrine glands are mainly responsible for:
regulation of body temperature.
transport of body waste to the surface.
synthesis of eccrinolic acid.
regulation of tissue growth and repair.
3. In a clinical scenario, if an 80-year-old patient presents with significant skin
tenting during a dermatological assessment, what implications might this
have for their overall health and care plan?
It suggests the need for increased skin care and monitoring for
potential skin injuries.
It indicates that the patient may need more hydration and nutritional
support.
It implies that the patient is at risk for developing skin cancer.
It means the patient should be evaluated for skin infections.
,4. Describe the significance of a yellow and crumbling nail plate in relation to
fungal infections.
A crumbling nail plate is usually a sign of trauma rather than infection.
A yellow and crumbling nail plate often indicates a fungal infection,
as these changes are typical signs of nail dystrophy caused by
fungal pathogens.
A thick nail bed is the primary indicator of a fungal infection.
A yellow nail plate suggests a vitamin deficiency, not a fungal
infection.
5. You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your
assessment, you have transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical
examination, you know that skin lesions are transilluminated to distinguish:
furuncles from folliculitis lesions.
herpes zoster from varicella.
fluid-filled lesions from solid cysts or masses.
vascular from nonvascular lesions.
6. What symptom of a skin lesion suggests the need for further medical
investigation?
The spot bleeds easily when it is touched.
The spot is a reddish brown color.
The spot has been on his chin for 20 years.
The spot is slightly raised and circumscribed.
7. Describe the significance of cherry angiomas in the context of aging skin.
, Cherry angiomas are precursors to skin cancer and should be
removed immediately.
Cherry angiomas are associated with allergic reactions and should be
treated with antihistamines.
Cherry angiomas are a sign of dehydration and require immediate
medical attention.
Cherry angiomas are benign growths that commonly appear on the
skin of older adults, indicating normal aging changes.
8. Regulation of body temperature, excretion of waste products and helping
maintain the acidic pH factor of the skin are the three major functions of
which glands?
eccrine
sebaceous
endocrine
apocrine
9. In which age group are milia an expected finding?
Young children
Newborns
Older adults
Adolescents
10. If a patient presents with multiple changes in their nevi, including asymmetry
and irregular borders, what should be the next step in their management?
Referral for a dermatological evaluation
Immediate surgical removal of all nevi
, Observation without any intervention
Prescribing topical steroids for inflammation
11. Which sentence best defines rosacea?
A chronic condition that appears primarily on cheeks and nose and
is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type
breakouts
Tiny benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis
and have no visible opening.
A condition involving visible capillaries commonly found on the face,
particularly around the nose, cheeks, and chin.
A skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous
glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling,
stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness
12. What is the name of the skin condition characterized by a herald patch?
Herpes zoster
Rosacea
Dermatophytosis
Pityriasis rosea
13. What does significant tenting of the skin indicate in elderly patients?
Dryness and flaking of the skin
Loss of adipose tissue and elasticity
Parchment-like skin appearance
Formation of small skin tags
