Gerontological Nursing –
Skin Changes Practice
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,During assessment, the nurse B. Concentrated sites of melanin
identifies several flat areas of
concentrated pigmentation on an
older adult's skin. Which finding is
most consistent with senile lentigo?
A. Raised skin projection
B. Concentrated sites of melanin
C. Purple patches from bruising
D. Thickened yellow toenails
An older adult is worried that a flat A. It is usually benign.
brown spot on the hand is cancerous.
The nurse reviews the characteristics
of senile lentigo. Which information is
most appropriate?
A. It is usually benign.
B. It commonly metastasizes.
C. It is always a sign of melanoma.
D. It is caused by fungal infection.
An older adult develops a raised, B. Seborrheic keratosis
waxy-looking skin growth as part of
normal aging. The nurse suspects
accumulation of dead skin cells.
Which condition is most consistent
with this finding?
A. Senile lentigo
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Rosacea
D. Xerosis
, A nurse is teaching an older adult B. Seborrheic keratosis
about a newly observed benign skin
growth. Which condition is associated
with the accumulation of dead skin
cells or keratinocytes?
A. Melanoma
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Senile purpura
D. Tinea pedis
During a skin assessment, the nurse A. Cutaneous papilloma
observes a small raised projection
attached to the patient's skin. Which
age-related finding should the nurse
consider?
A. Cutaneous papilloma
B. Senile lentigo
C. Xerosis
D. Rosacea
A patient asks about a small raised B. Some papillomas are associated with HPV.
skin tag and whether all papillomas
have the same cause. Which
information from the lesson is
accurate?
A. All papillomas are caused by fungi.
B. Some papillomas are associated
with HPV.
C. All papillomas are malignant.
D. Papillomas are caused by UV
exposure only.
An older adult complains of very dry, A. Xerosis
rough, flaky skin with occasional
itching. Which condition should the
nurse recognize?
A. Xerosis
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Melanoma
D. Senile lentigo
Skin Changes Practice
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& Exam Review
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,During assessment, the nurse B. Concentrated sites of melanin
identifies several flat areas of
concentrated pigmentation on an
older adult's skin. Which finding is
most consistent with senile lentigo?
A. Raised skin projection
B. Concentrated sites of melanin
C. Purple patches from bruising
D. Thickened yellow toenails
An older adult is worried that a flat A. It is usually benign.
brown spot on the hand is cancerous.
The nurse reviews the characteristics
of senile lentigo. Which information is
most appropriate?
A. It is usually benign.
B. It commonly metastasizes.
C. It is always a sign of melanoma.
D. It is caused by fungal infection.
An older adult develops a raised, B. Seborrheic keratosis
waxy-looking skin growth as part of
normal aging. The nurse suspects
accumulation of dead skin cells.
Which condition is most consistent
with this finding?
A. Senile lentigo
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Rosacea
D. Xerosis
, A nurse is teaching an older adult B. Seborrheic keratosis
about a newly observed benign skin
growth. Which condition is associated
with the accumulation of dead skin
cells or keratinocytes?
A. Melanoma
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Senile purpura
D. Tinea pedis
During a skin assessment, the nurse A. Cutaneous papilloma
observes a small raised projection
attached to the patient's skin. Which
age-related finding should the nurse
consider?
A. Cutaneous papilloma
B. Senile lentigo
C. Xerosis
D. Rosacea
A patient asks about a small raised B. Some papillomas are associated with HPV.
skin tag and whether all papillomas
have the same cause. Which
information from the lesson is
accurate?
A. All papillomas are caused by fungi.
B. Some papillomas are associated
with HPV.
C. All papillomas are malignant.
D. Papillomas are caused by UV
exposure only.
An older adult complains of very dry, A. Xerosis
rough, flaky skin with occasional
itching. Which condition should the
nurse recognize?
A. Xerosis
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Melanoma
D. Senile lentigo
