Skin, Hair, and Nails Flashcards
0
Q
Palpate skin for
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Temperature
Moisture
Texture
Edema
1
Q
Inspect
A
Skin color for general pigmentation
White/ tan with pink undertones
2
Q
Assess turgid
A
Turf or is good
3
Q
Inspect for breakdown or lesions
A
No visible lesions
Skin is intact
4
Q
Inspect one pigmented lesion for
A
Asymmetry - symmetrical Border irregularity Color variation - constant throughout Diameter - less than 6 mm Elevation
Ask if any changes
5
Q
Inspect and palpate hair
A
Texture
Distribution
Lesions
6
Q
Inspect and palpate nails
A
Shape
Contour
Color
