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Advanced health assessment 500 quiz 1
- A flat, discolored spot on the skin.
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- Typically smaller than 1 cm in diameter.
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- Smooth to the touch, not raised or textured.
- Can be a different color than the surrounding skin.
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- Examples include freckles, age spots, and some moles.
- Usually benign, but changes should be evaluated by a dermatologist. - ANSWER
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Important skin assessment findings;
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Macule = _________
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- Raised, itchy, red or pink edema/swelling hives on the skin.
- Varies in size and shape, changes location quickly.
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- Often caused by insect bites, allergies, infections, stress, or physical stimuli.
- Can be acute or chronic.
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- Managed with antihistamines, but seek medical help if severe or persistent. -
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ANSWER Important skin assessment findings;
Wheal = ___________
- Small, fluid-filled blister or sac on the skin or mucous membranes.
- Typically less than 1 cm in diameter.
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- Contains clear fluid.
- Causes include infections like chicken pox and shingles, allergic reactions,
autoimmune disorders, burns, and dermatological conditions.
- Can be painful or itchy, depending on the cause.
- Treatment varies based on the underlying condition and may involve medications or
wound care.
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- Seek medical attention if vesicles persist or cause discomfort. - ANSWER Important
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skin assessment findings;
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Vesicle = ___________
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- Small, raised, solid bump on the skin.
- Typically less than 1 cm in diameter.
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- Different from flat macules; they are elevated.
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- Can result from acne, insect bites, allergies, infections, or skin disorders.
- Can be itchy, painful, or asymptomatic.
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- Consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment if needed. - ANSWER Important
skin assessment findings;
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Papule = ___________
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-A condition that occurs from exposure to high cortisol levels for a long time.
-Commonly caused by prolonged corticosteroid use.
-S/s: Weight gain. Moon face. Buffalo hump - ANSWER What is cushing's disease?
Common causes, and s/s?
Advanced health assessment 500 quiz 1
- A flat, discolored spot on the skin.
m
- Typically smaller than 1 cm in diameter.
.co
- Smooth to the touch, not raised or textured.
- Can be a different color than the surrounding skin.
ail
- Examples include freckles, age spots, and some moles.
- Usually benign, but changes should be evaluated by a dermatologist. - ANSWER
gm
Important skin assessment findings;
r@
Macule = _________
he
- Raised, itchy, red or pink edema/swelling hives on the skin.
- Varies in size and shape, changes location quickly.
hig
- Often caused by insect bites, allergies, infections, stress, or physical stimuli.
- Can be acute or chronic.
ing
- Managed with antihistamines, but seek medical help if severe or persistent. -
fly
ANSWER Important skin assessment findings;
Wheal = ___________
- Small, fluid-filled blister or sac on the skin or mucous membranes.
- Typically less than 1 cm in diameter.
, 2
- Contains clear fluid.
- Causes include infections like chicken pox and shingles, allergic reactions,
autoimmune disorders, burns, and dermatological conditions.
- Can be painful or itchy, depending on the cause.
- Treatment varies based on the underlying condition and may involve medications or
wound care.
m
- Seek medical attention if vesicles persist or cause discomfort. - ANSWER Important
.co
skin assessment findings;
ail
Vesicle = ___________
gm
- Small, raised, solid bump on the skin.
- Typically less than 1 cm in diameter.
r@
- Different from flat macules; they are elevated.
he
- Can result from acne, insect bites, allergies, infections, or skin disorders.
- Can be itchy, painful, or asymptomatic.
hig
- Consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment if needed. - ANSWER Important
skin assessment findings;
ing
Papule = ___________
fly
-A condition that occurs from exposure to high cortisol levels for a long time.
-Commonly caused by prolonged corticosteroid use.
-S/s: Weight gain. Moon face. Buffalo hump - ANSWER What is cushing's disease?
Common causes, and s/s?
