NUR 216 exam 2 2026 Questions and
Answers
Epidermis - Correct answer-outer highly differential layer
basal cell layer forms new skin cells
outer cell layer of dead keratinized cells
Dermis - Correct answer-inner supportive layer
connective tissue or collagen
elastic tissue
Subcutaneous layer of adipose tissue - Correct answer-under the epidermis and
dermis
Expected findings: Skin Color - Correct answer-pigmentation even and consistent
appropriate for ethnicity
skin exposure to then sun have increased pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation - Correct answer-birthmarks
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,sun damage
freckles
tan lines
hypopigmentation - Correct answer-scars
stretch marks
vitiligo
Unexpected Findings: Skin Color - Correct answer-pallor - anemia shock, lack of
blood flow
erythema - inflammation, vasodilation, sun exposure, rash
cyanosis - hypoxia, impaired venous return
jaundice - liver dysfunction, RBC destruction, yellow vegetables
vascular lesions
skin cancer lesions
Expected Findings: Skin Temperature - Correct answer-use dorsal part of hand
skin should be warm, equal bilaterally
hands and feet may be slightly cooler in a cold environment
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, Unexpected Findings: Skin Temperature - Correct answer-hyperthermia and
hypothermia
Expected Findings: Skin Moisture - Correct answer-Dry, moist
Unexpected Findings: Skin Moisture - Correct answer-Diaphoretic
Expected Findings: Skin Texture - Correct answer-Smooth, no abnormal lesion
Unexpected Findings: Skin Texture - Correct answer-velvety skin - thyroid disease
roughness and dryness - xerosis
flakiness - dehydration
Expected Finding: Skin Turgor - Correct answer-under 3 sec
Unexpected Finding: Skin Turgor - Correct answer-Tenting - Dehydration
Edema
Edema - Correct answer-skin appears shiny and taut
Legs, arms, abdomen
Edema score - Correct answer-+1 - 2mm rapid return
+2 - 4mm 10-15 sec return
+3 - 6 mm prolonged return
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Answers
Epidermis - Correct answer-outer highly differential layer
basal cell layer forms new skin cells
outer cell layer of dead keratinized cells
Dermis - Correct answer-inner supportive layer
connective tissue or collagen
elastic tissue
Subcutaneous layer of adipose tissue - Correct answer-under the epidermis and
dermis
Expected findings: Skin Color - Correct answer-pigmentation even and consistent
appropriate for ethnicity
skin exposure to then sun have increased pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation - Correct answer-birthmarks
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,sun damage
freckles
tan lines
hypopigmentation - Correct answer-scars
stretch marks
vitiligo
Unexpected Findings: Skin Color - Correct answer-pallor - anemia shock, lack of
blood flow
erythema - inflammation, vasodilation, sun exposure, rash
cyanosis - hypoxia, impaired venous return
jaundice - liver dysfunction, RBC destruction, yellow vegetables
vascular lesions
skin cancer lesions
Expected Findings: Skin Temperature - Correct answer-use dorsal part of hand
skin should be warm, equal bilaterally
hands and feet may be slightly cooler in a cold environment
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, Unexpected Findings: Skin Temperature - Correct answer-hyperthermia and
hypothermia
Expected Findings: Skin Moisture - Correct answer-Dry, moist
Unexpected Findings: Skin Moisture - Correct answer-Diaphoretic
Expected Findings: Skin Texture - Correct answer-Smooth, no abnormal lesion
Unexpected Findings: Skin Texture - Correct answer-velvety skin - thyroid disease
roughness and dryness - xerosis
flakiness - dehydration
Expected Finding: Skin Turgor - Correct answer-under 3 sec
Unexpected Finding: Skin Turgor - Correct answer-Tenting - Dehydration
Edema
Edema - Correct answer-skin appears shiny and taut
Legs, arms, abdomen
Edema score - Correct answer-+1 - 2mm rapid return
+2 - 4mm 10-15 sec return
+3 - 6 mm prolonged return
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