Advanced Health Assessment Final Complete Questions And Answers

A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best described as - Answer-Bulla The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this as: - Answer-Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is about 0.75 cm in diameter, brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this lesion is: - Answer-Macule In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following characteristic of a mole would need intervention: - Answer-A new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and occasionally pruritic The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - Answer-A circle or ring shape An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all except: - Answer-Dark eyes Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk for melanoma? - AnswerIntense, intermittent sun exposure An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasia on his nose. This is: - Answer-Basal cell carcinoma An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower back that has doubled in size the past ?. The NP should: - Answer-Refer immediately to a dermatologist The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer-B (bridging): connection across sidesYour patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has pinhead sized, smooth, white, raised areas. You document this as: - Answer-Milia Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo damage? - Answer-Actinic keratosis In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: - Answer-BUN & Creatinine Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are not uncommon for her age. You would describe these as: - Answer-Macules Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is cause by a(n): - AnswerDermatophyte Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation up to mid-tibia bilaterally. You document this as: - Answer-+4 edema The most common type of melanoma is the: - Answer-Superficial You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides you in the diagnosis of: - Answer-Psoriasis As you gather you history from a patient with atopic dermatitis what other items in the personal or family history would you expect with this patient? - Answer-Asthma Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? - Answer-Often has a keratinous horn You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced. He is 3 days old. You realize that for this to be a normal finding it must be gone within: - Answer-1 week What are the major components to be documented for a skin lesion? - Answer--Distribution-Configuration -Palpable features -Pattern -All of the above Which of the following presentations suggests a diagnosis of a malignant melanoma? - Answer-Lesion with border irregularity All of the following statements concerning basal cell carcinoma are true EXCEPT? - Answer-It is most often found on abdomen or trunk The NP denotes a bruit above and to the left of the umbilicus. This finding is consistent with: - AnswerHistory of HTN As you palpate the abdomen, + rebound tenderness at McBurney's point would alert you to: - AnswerAppendicitis Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer? - Answer-Later disease presentation often includes iron deficiency anemia