MVU NURS 623 Exam 1 with correct answers 2023-24

MVU NURS 623 Exam 1 Skin lesions- (1 cm or less)- Are Called: - correct answer - Macules - Papules - Nodules Macules are: - correct answer Nonpalpable, caused by changes in skin pigmentation (freckles) Papules are: - correct answer Elevated and palpable lesions on top of the skin (Moles) Nodules are: - correct answer Elevated and palpable lesions that are deeper than papules and feel hard Skin Lesions-(larger than 1 cm)- Are Called: - correct answer - Patches - Plaques - Tumor - Wheal Patches are: - correct answer Nonpalpable, caused by changes in skin pigmentation on large area (Café au Lait) Plaques are: - correct answer Superficial lesion flat topped, firm and elevates: palpable with a firm to rough surface (Psoriasis) Tumor's are: - correct answer Elevated solid mass with a hart texture; shape and borders can be irregular or regular; benign or cancerous. (Neoplasms) Wheal's are: - correct answer Transient elevated wheal (hive like) pink to red from edema and inflammation. (urticaria) Fluid Filled skin lesions are: - correct answer - Vesicle - Bulla - Pustule - Cyst Vesicles are: - correct answer An elevated lesion with distinct borders, filled with serous fluid (hsv) Bulla are: - correct answer A vesicle greater than 1 cm in diameter (blister)