NSG 3280 Exam 2 Prep PDF 2026 | Questions & Correct
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1. If a patient presents with a rapidly changing skin lesion, what should be the
immediate course of action in assessment and management?
Schedule a follow-up appointment in six months.
Advise the patient to apply moisturizer.
Prescribe topical steroids and monitor.
Refer the patient for a biopsy to rule out malignancy.
2. If a patient presents with cellulitis, what potential complications should a
healthcare provider monitor for due to the inflammation indicated by the
suffix 'itis'?
Benign tumor formation
Allergic reaction
Systemic infection
Skin pigmentation changes
3. What is the inherited gene associated with Atopic Dermatitis that leads to
moisture loss?
Filaggrin
Keratin
Elastin
Collagen
4. Example of benign tumors
, Lipoma (fat cells)
Myoma (muscle tissue)
all the above
Fibroid (fibrous tissue )
5. A patient presents with severe itching, redness, and a rash that is vesicular in
nature. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most useful for confirming a
diagnosis of contact dermatitis?
Allergy testing
Skin biopsy
Patch testing
Complete blood count (CBC)
6. A client with a mole is suspected of having skin cancer. The nurse
understands that which test is used to confirm this diagnosis?
Woods light exam
Measurement of the mole
Biopsy of the mole
Culture of the mole
7. Which of the following is a common trigger for urticaria?
Psoriasis
Allergic reactions
Bacterial infections
Dermatitis
,8. Changes to moles that would cause concern are:
changes in color
changes in size
borders that become irregular
changes in color and size and borders that become irregular
9. What is the first-line treatment for urticaria?
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
10. Describe how Malassezia yeast contributes to the development of
Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Malassezia yeast directly infects the skin cells, causing them to die.
Malassezia yeast can disrupt the skin's barrier function, leading to
inflammation and flaking.
Malassezia yeast causes an allergic reaction that results in redness.
Malassezia yeast promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria on the
skin.
11. How should lesions be managed to promote skin integrity?
Keep them uncovered to allow for air exposure
Apply ice packs directly on the lesions
Cover them with a clean dressing and avoid scratching
, Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly on the lesions
12. A 30-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son present with a vesicular
outbreak on the skin (arms, legs, and face). There is no history of insect
bites/infestation, exposure to chemicals, or use of medications. Vital signs
are normal for both patients. The vesicles are described as itchy and red. The
appearance of the condition seemed to coincide with a heat wave that's
been impacting the area for the past 4 days. Vesicle material was obtained
for Gram stain and culture. The Gram stain was positive for the presence of
Gram-positive cocci in clusters and moderate white blood cells. Antibiotics
were prescribed along with instructions to take care of the infected skin
areas. The culture was significant for 4+ Gram-positive aerobic cocci that
were beta-hemolytic on blood agar media, catalase-positive, and
coagulase-positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Furuncle
Ecthyma
Carbuncle
Answers | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with a rapidly changing skin lesion, what should be the
immediate course of action in assessment and management?
Schedule a follow-up appointment in six months.
Advise the patient to apply moisturizer.
Prescribe topical steroids and monitor.
Refer the patient for a biopsy to rule out malignancy.
2. If a patient presents with cellulitis, what potential complications should a
healthcare provider monitor for due to the inflammation indicated by the
suffix 'itis'?
Benign tumor formation
Allergic reaction
Systemic infection
Skin pigmentation changes
3. What is the inherited gene associated with Atopic Dermatitis that leads to
moisture loss?
Filaggrin
Keratin
Elastin
Collagen
4. Example of benign tumors
, Lipoma (fat cells)
Myoma (muscle tissue)
all the above
Fibroid (fibrous tissue )
5. A patient presents with severe itching, redness, and a rash that is vesicular in
nature. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most useful for confirming a
diagnosis of contact dermatitis?
Allergy testing
Skin biopsy
Patch testing
Complete blood count (CBC)
6. A client with a mole is suspected of having skin cancer. The nurse
understands that which test is used to confirm this diagnosis?
Woods light exam
Measurement of the mole
Biopsy of the mole
Culture of the mole
7. Which of the following is a common trigger for urticaria?
Psoriasis
Allergic reactions
Bacterial infections
Dermatitis
,8. Changes to moles that would cause concern are:
changes in color
changes in size
borders that become irregular
changes in color and size and borders that become irregular
9. What is the first-line treatment for urticaria?
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
10. Describe how Malassezia yeast contributes to the development of
Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Malassezia yeast directly infects the skin cells, causing them to die.
Malassezia yeast can disrupt the skin's barrier function, leading to
inflammation and flaking.
Malassezia yeast causes an allergic reaction that results in redness.
Malassezia yeast promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria on the
skin.
11. How should lesions be managed to promote skin integrity?
Keep them uncovered to allow for air exposure
Apply ice packs directly on the lesions
Cover them with a clean dressing and avoid scratching
, Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly on the lesions
12. A 30-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son present with a vesicular
outbreak on the skin (arms, legs, and face). There is no history of insect
bites/infestation, exposure to chemicals, or use of medications. Vital signs
are normal for both patients. The vesicles are described as itchy and red. The
appearance of the condition seemed to coincide with a heat wave that's
been impacting the area for the past 4 days. Vesicle material was obtained
for Gram stain and culture. The Gram stain was positive for the presence of
Gram-positive cocci in clusters and moderate white blood cells. Antibiotics
were prescribed along with instructions to take care of the infected skin
areas. The culture was significant for 4+ Gram-positive aerobic cocci that
were beta-hemolytic on blood agar media, catalase-positive, and
coagulase-positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Furuncle
Ecthyma
Carbuncle
