Skin Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the primary function of the skin?
a. Insulation
b. Protection
c. Sensation
d. Absorption
A
B
2
Q
- Which of the following are age-related changes in the hair and nails? (Select all that apply)
a. Oily scalp
b. Scaly scalp
c. Thinner nails
d. Thicker, brittle nails
e. Longitudinal nail ridging
A
B, D, E
3
Q
- When assessing self-care habits in relation to the skin, what does the nurse question the client about?
a. Joint pain
b. Use of sunscreen products
c. Recent changes in exercise tolerance
d. Family history of melanoma
A
B
4
Q
- During the physical examination of a client’s skin, which of the following would the nurse do?
a. Use a flashlight if the room is poorly lit.
b. Note cool, moist skin as a normal finding.
c. Pinch up a fold of skin to assess for turgor.
d. Perform a lesion-specific examination first and then a general inspection.
A
C
5
Q
- The nurse assessed the client’s skin lesions as firm, edematous, and irregularly shaped with variable diameter. What would these lesions be called?
a. Wheals
b. Papules
c. Pustules
d. Plaques
A
A
6
Q
- What is the most appropriate technique for the nurse to use in assessing the skin for temperature and moisture?
a. Palpation
b. Inspection
c. Percussion
d. Auscultation
A
A
7
Q
- On inspection of the client’s skin, the nurse notes the complete absence of melanin pigment in patchy areas on the client’s hands. What is this assessment finding called?
a. Vitiligo
b. Nevus of Ota
c. Telangiectasia
d. Lichenification
A
A
8
Q
- Individuals with dark skin are more likely to develop which of the following?
a. Keloids
b. Wrinkles
c. Rashes
d. Skin cancer
A
A
9
Q
- Under what circumstance is diagnostic testing recommended for skin lesions?
a. When a health history cannot be obtained
b. When a more definitive diagnosis is needed
c. When percussion reveals an abnormal finding
d. When treatment with prescribed medication has failed
A
B
