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NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I -
dermatology Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
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Papule
Ans: Elevated, firm, circumscribed area
< 1 cm
example: warts
Patch
Ans: Flat, nonpalpable
Irregular shaped macula
> 1 cm
vitiligo
Macule
Ans: skin color change w/out elevation. example: freckle
note: Macule < 1 cm flat
Patches are macules > 1 cm
Plaque
Ans: Elevated, Firm
Rough lesion
> 1 cm
Ex: Psoriasis
Wheal
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Ans: Elevated
Irregular shaped
Insect bite
Allergic reaction
Nodule
Ans: Firm
Circumscribed
Deeper in the dermis than a papule
1-2 cm
Tumor
Ans: Evaluated
Solid
> 2 cm
Vesicle
Ans: Elevated
Circumscribed
Superficial
< 1 cm
Chicken pox
Bulla
Ans: Blister
1.0 cm or larger
pustule
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NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I -
dermatology Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Papule
Ans: Elevated, firm, circumscribed area
< 1 cm
example: warts
Patch
Ans: Flat, nonpalpable
Irregular shaped macula
> 1 cm
vitiligo
Macule
Ans: skin color change w/out elevation. example: freckle
note: Macule < 1 cm flat
Patches are macules > 1 cm
Plaque
Ans: Elevated, Firm
Rough lesion
> 1 cm
Ex: Psoriasis
Wheal
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Ans: Elevated
Irregular shaped
Insect bite
Allergic reaction
Nodule
Ans: Firm
Circumscribed
Deeper in the dermis than a papule
1-2 cm
Tumor
Ans: Evaluated
Solid
> 2 cm
Vesicle
Ans: Elevated
Circumscribed
Superficial
< 1 cm
Chicken pox
Bulla
Ans: Blister
1.0 cm or larger
pustule
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