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NUR 206
NUR 206/ NUR206 EXAM 4 COMMUNITY NURSING|
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A| (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026 U PDATE)
1. Skin assessment expected: across the entire body, the client's
skin color should be even and consistent with genetic background of
the client
2. Skin assessment variations: - pigmentation can be generalized or
localized
- skin areas that are exposed to the sun tend to have increased
pigmentation
3. Hyperpigmentation: occurs when melanin is increased in one
area; include birthmarks, sun damage, and pregnancy changes
4. Hypopigmentation: - occurs when melanin is somewhat
decreased, but not completely absent in one area
- include scars, stretch marks, vitiligo
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5. Vitiligo: disorder where non pigmented white patched are varied
sizes appear on otherwise normal skin because of loss of pigment
producing skin cells in the epidermis
6. Skin assessment unexpected: the color of the skin can indicate
a health problem for the client
7. Cyanosis: - caused by a lack of oxygen to the tissues
- It is observed as a bluish skin color in light skin tones
- Difficult to detect in darker skin tones; unless severe in which case
can cause dull undertones (observe oral mucosa and nail beds)
8. Ecchymosis: - commonly known as bruises
- results from bleeding under the skin and appears as blotches or
larger spots - in darker skin tones can be difficult to see
9. Petechiae: reddish or purplish pinpoint size spots of discoloration
on the skin or mucous membranes, due to hemmorhages
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10. Erythema: - caused by inflammation
- skin appears flushed, which appears as an intense red color in
lighter skin tones or a purplish tinge in darker skin tones - may also be
noted on the palms or soles
11. Jaundice: - is a yellowish skin color due to increasing levels of
bilirubin
- The color change is most obvious on all clients in the sclera and on
the hard palate
- In darker skin tone, it may also be noted on the palms and soles
12. Pallor: - is a pale or lighter skin color than usual
- This is evidenced by a yellow-brown to dull grey color in darker skin
tones and a white color in lighter skin tones
- Can be caused by anemia or a circulatory problem
13. Skin texture and moisture expected: - skin should be smooth
and uniformly dry
- the amount of oil on the skin can range from dry to oily
14. Skin texture and moisture variations: - acne
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- Wrinkles
- Scars
15. Skin texture and moisture unexpected: -velvety skin
- Roughness, dryness, flakiness
- Diaphoresis
24. Lesion: is a broad term that is assigned to both unexpected
variations in the integrity of the skin; those skin changes may be
associated with trauma or a disease process
25. Skin lesion inspection: - color
- Height: flat or raised
- Shape of lesions
- Size: measured in centimeters
- Locations: single area or generalized
- Presence of drainage: note color and odor
26. Vascular lesions: are the result of leaking from blood vessels into
the dermis; these lesions can occur because of trauma, infections
or a disease process
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NUR 206
NUR 206/ NUR206 EXAM 4 COMMUNITY NURSING|
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A| (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026 U PDATE)
1. Skin assessment expected: across the entire body, the client's
skin color should be even and consistent with genetic background of
the client
2. Skin assessment variations: - pigmentation can be generalized or
localized
- skin areas that are exposed to the sun tend to have increased
pigmentation
3. Hyperpigmentation: occurs when melanin is increased in one
area; include birthmarks, sun damage, and pregnancy changes
4. Hypopigmentation: - occurs when melanin is somewhat
decreased, but not completely absent in one area
- include scars, stretch marks, vitiligo
NUR 2061
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NUR 206
5. Vitiligo: disorder where non pigmented white patched are varied
sizes appear on otherwise normal skin because of loss of pigment
producing skin cells in the epidermis
6. Skin assessment unexpected: the color of the skin can indicate
a health problem for the client
7. Cyanosis: - caused by a lack of oxygen to the tissues
- It is observed as a bluish skin color in light skin tones
- Difficult to detect in darker skin tones; unless severe in which case
can cause dull undertones (observe oral mucosa and nail beds)
8. Ecchymosis: - commonly known as bruises
- results from bleeding under the skin and appears as blotches or
larger spots - in darker skin tones can be difficult to see
9. Petechiae: reddish or purplish pinpoint size spots of discoloration
on the skin or mucous membranes, due to hemmorhages
NUR 2062
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, 3
NUR 206
10. Erythema: - caused by inflammation
- skin appears flushed, which appears as an intense red color in
lighter skin tones or a purplish tinge in darker skin tones - may also be
noted on the palms or soles
11. Jaundice: - is a yellowish skin color due to increasing levels of
bilirubin
- The color change is most obvious on all clients in the sclera and on
the hard palate
- In darker skin tone, it may also be noted on the palms and soles
12. Pallor: - is a pale or lighter skin color than usual
- This is evidenced by a yellow-brown to dull grey color in darker skin
tones and a white color in lighter skin tones
- Can be caused by anemia or a circulatory problem
13. Skin texture and moisture expected: - skin should be smooth
and uniformly dry
- the amount of oil on the skin can range from dry to oily
14. Skin texture and moisture variations: - acne
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- Wrinkles
- Scars
15. Skin texture and moisture unexpected: -velvety skin
- Roughness, dryness, flakiness
- Diaphoresis
24. Lesion: is a broad term that is assigned to both unexpected
variations in the integrity of the skin; those skin changes may be
associated with trauma or a disease process
25. Skin lesion inspection: - color
- Height: flat or raised
- Shape of lesions
- Size: measured in centimeters
- Locations: single area or generalized
- Presence of drainage: note color and odor
26. Vascular lesions: are the result of leaking from blood vessels into
the dermis; these lesions can occur because of trauma, infections
or a disease process
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