NUR 216 EXAM 2 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
what are the assessment techniques for the skin? Correct Answer: inspections
and palpations
what are expected findings in the skin ?(normal) Correct Answer: skin color is
normal, pigmentation and symmetry is normal to client, there can be increased
pigmentation if client exposed to the sun .
what are abnormal findings of the skin Correct Answer: lesions, bruising,
lump/mumps, pallor color, cyanosis
cyanosis Correct Answer: blueish color of the skin// lack of oxygen in the body
juandice Correct Answer: yellow color (skin,eyes)
pallor Correct Answer: paleness//loss of color//white color
what is Erythema Correct Answer: redness, can be in the face and skin
what can cause erythema? Correct Answer: signs of inferctions/inflammation,
increased BP
what is the normal pulse ox rate? Correct Answer: 95-100%
what is the assessment technique to check temperature of the skin? Correct
Answer: you use the dorsal (back) of the hand
what are some normal findings of temp within the skin? Correct Answer: skin
should be warm,temp should be equal bilaterally
, skin turgor abnormal finding Correct Answer: if it is greater than 3 sounds it can
indicate dehydration
what is ecchymosis Correct Answer: bleeding under the skin
what is ABCDE Method Correct Answer: A-Asymmetry
B- Border
C- Color
D-Diameter
E-Evolving
where do you check for the skin turgor Correct Answer: at the clavicle
purpura Correct Answer: red or purple spot or rash that is flat and doesnt blanch
Hematoma Correct Answer: collection of clotted blood within the tissue
malignant melanoma Correct Answer: malignancy of the melanocytes arising in
the skin== increase in size, change in color
squamous cell carcinoma Correct Answer: malignant cutaneous arising from
the keratinocytes of the skin== thick rough,scaly w/crusted surface
alopecia Correct Answer: hair loss
alopecia areata Correct Answer: bald spots or scalps of hair loss
folliculitis Correct Answer: inflammation of the hair follicle
Correct Answers
what are the assessment techniques for the skin? Correct Answer: inspections
and palpations
what are expected findings in the skin ?(normal) Correct Answer: skin color is
normal, pigmentation and symmetry is normal to client, there can be increased
pigmentation if client exposed to the sun .
what are abnormal findings of the skin Correct Answer: lesions, bruising,
lump/mumps, pallor color, cyanosis
cyanosis Correct Answer: blueish color of the skin// lack of oxygen in the body
juandice Correct Answer: yellow color (skin,eyes)
pallor Correct Answer: paleness//loss of color//white color
what is Erythema Correct Answer: redness, can be in the face and skin
what can cause erythema? Correct Answer: signs of inferctions/inflammation,
increased BP
what is the normal pulse ox rate? Correct Answer: 95-100%
what is the assessment technique to check temperature of the skin? Correct
Answer: you use the dorsal (back) of the hand
what are some normal findings of temp within the skin? Correct Answer: skin
should be warm,temp should be equal bilaterally
, skin turgor abnormal finding Correct Answer: if it is greater than 3 sounds it can
indicate dehydration
what is ecchymosis Correct Answer: bleeding under the skin
what is ABCDE Method Correct Answer: A-Asymmetry
B- Border
C- Color
D-Diameter
E-Evolving
where do you check for the skin turgor Correct Answer: at the clavicle
purpura Correct Answer: red or purple spot or rash that is flat and doesnt blanch
Hematoma Correct Answer: collection of clotted blood within the tissue
malignant melanoma Correct Answer: malignancy of the melanocytes arising in
the skin== increase in size, change in color
squamous cell carcinoma Correct Answer: malignant cutaneous arising from
the keratinocytes of the skin== thick rough,scaly w/crusted surface
alopecia Correct Answer: hair loss
alopecia areata Correct Answer: bald spots or scalps of hair loss
folliculitis Correct Answer: inflammation of the hair follicle
