NSG 120 Midterm Exam Questions
with All Correct Answers
what does polypharmacy mean - Answer-5 or more medications (older adults)
treatment goals for elderly - Answer-quality of life and functional independence, rather
than cure
Decreased cardiac reserve due to (older adults) - Answer-atherosclerosis
costal cartilage becomes - Answer-calcified
Weakened reflex increases susceptibility to pneumonia - Answer-cough
Cardinal signs of inflammation - Answer-redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
Transmission of Infectious Agents - Answer-Direct contact, vector borne, indirect
contact, inhalation, ingestion, aerosol
portals of entry - Answer-mucous membranes, skin, parenteral route
prevalence - Answer-number of active ongoing cases of infection at any given point
opportunistic infection - Answer-Caused by a microorganism that flourishes because of
a host's deficient immune system
nosocomial infection - Answer-hospital acquired infection
Prions are protein-like molecules that cause deformation of proteins within the central
nervous system. Their mode of action is not well understood. Prions are transmitted by
ingestion of undercooked meat contaminated with prions or by organ donation from an
infected donor. - Answer-mode of action
macule - Answer-flat, circumscribed
papule - Answer-small (<.5cm in diameter), raised, well-defined lesion
vesicle - Answer-thin wall, raised, fluid-filled
ulcer - Answer-cavity in tissue
, nodule - Answer-firm, raised, deep
pustule - Answer-raised, filled with exudate
plaque - Answer-slightly elevated, flat, "scale"-like lesion
what is the most common form of skin cancer? - Answer-basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - Answer-malignant tumor of the squamous epithelium
what is the most lethal, rapidly progressive, and metastatic form of skin cancer? -
Answer-malignant melanoma
Approximately __ of melanomas occur in a nevus (mole) - Answer-30%
ABCDEs of melanoma - Answer-asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
decubitus ulcer - Answer-bed sore
Affect all 3 layers of the skin - Answer-bed sores
Psoriasis - Answer-Lesions are dry, raised, red skin patches (plaques) covered with
silvery scales that usually appear on elbows, knees, lower back and scalp
Acute Uritcaria - Answer-Hives:
A skin reaction that is commonly caused by allergy or Type I sensitivity (immediate
allergic response)
Type I hypersensitivity - Answer-anaphylaxis
Type II hypersensitivity - Answer-Reaction results in the production of antibodies to fight
cellular antigens
Type III hypersensitivity - Answer-An abnormal immune response where antigen-
antibody complex aggregates called "immune complexes". These aggregates can occur
in various tissues such as the skin in systemic lupus erythematosus
Type IV hypersensitivity reaction - Answer-A cell-mediated reaction that can occur in
response to direct contact such as in contact dermatitis. Also TB skin test
cellulitis bacteria - Answer-staphylococcus aureus
occurs in the lower trunk and legs - Answer-cellulitis
paronychia - Answer-diseased state around the nail
with All Correct Answers
what does polypharmacy mean - Answer-5 or more medications (older adults)
treatment goals for elderly - Answer-quality of life and functional independence, rather
than cure
Decreased cardiac reserve due to (older adults) - Answer-atherosclerosis
costal cartilage becomes - Answer-calcified
Weakened reflex increases susceptibility to pneumonia - Answer-cough
Cardinal signs of inflammation - Answer-redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
Transmission of Infectious Agents - Answer-Direct contact, vector borne, indirect
contact, inhalation, ingestion, aerosol
portals of entry - Answer-mucous membranes, skin, parenteral route
prevalence - Answer-number of active ongoing cases of infection at any given point
opportunistic infection - Answer-Caused by a microorganism that flourishes because of
a host's deficient immune system
nosocomial infection - Answer-hospital acquired infection
Prions are protein-like molecules that cause deformation of proteins within the central
nervous system. Their mode of action is not well understood. Prions are transmitted by
ingestion of undercooked meat contaminated with prions or by organ donation from an
infected donor. - Answer-mode of action
macule - Answer-flat, circumscribed
papule - Answer-small (<.5cm in diameter), raised, well-defined lesion
vesicle - Answer-thin wall, raised, fluid-filled
ulcer - Answer-cavity in tissue
, nodule - Answer-firm, raised, deep
pustule - Answer-raised, filled with exudate
plaque - Answer-slightly elevated, flat, "scale"-like lesion
what is the most common form of skin cancer? - Answer-basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - Answer-malignant tumor of the squamous epithelium
what is the most lethal, rapidly progressive, and metastatic form of skin cancer? -
Answer-malignant melanoma
Approximately __ of melanomas occur in a nevus (mole) - Answer-30%
ABCDEs of melanoma - Answer-asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
decubitus ulcer - Answer-bed sore
Affect all 3 layers of the skin - Answer-bed sores
Psoriasis - Answer-Lesions are dry, raised, red skin patches (plaques) covered with
silvery scales that usually appear on elbows, knees, lower back and scalp
Acute Uritcaria - Answer-Hives:
A skin reaction that is commonly caused by allergy or Type I sensitivity (immediate
allergic response)
Type I hypersensitivity - Answer-anaphylaxis
Type II hypersensitivity - Answer-Reaction results in the production of antibodies to fight
cellular antigens
Type III hypersensitivity - Answer-An abnormal immune response where antigen-
antibody complex aggregates called "immune complexes". These aggregates can occur
in various tissues such as the skin in systemic lupus erythematosus
Type IV hypersensitivity reaction - Answer-A cell-mediated reaction that can occur in
response to direct contact such as in contact dermatitis. Also TB skin test
cellulitis bacteria - Answer-staphylococcus aureus
occurs in the lower trunk and legs - Answer-cellulitis
paronychia - Answer-diseased state around the nail
