Exam 2: NURS612/ NURS 612 (Latest 2024/ 2025
Update) Advanced Health Assessment Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? - ANSWER an eczematous rash on the area of the nipple and/or areola.What does jaundice indicate? - ANSWER an elevation in bilirubin.Usually evident in the scelera and mucus membranes first.What might pallor indicate? - ANSWER decreased circulation to an area or a decrease in hemoglobin. It's usually first noticed on the face, conjunctiva, oral mucosa, and/or nail beds.What might redness of the skin indicate? - ANSWER a generalized problem associated with a fever or a localized problem, such as sunburn, infection, or allergic response. 1 / 3
What do you assess for when examining the skin? - ANSWER color, temperature, moisture, texture, and turgor.What would cause increased skin turgor? - ANSWER scleroderma.What disease can cause bronze skin tones? - ANSWER Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) and hemochromatosis.What disease/illnesses can cause tan skin? - ANSWER chloasma (pregnancy), lupus, scleroderma, ichthyosis, sprue, and tinea versicolor.What can cause yellow skin? - ANSWER uremia, jaundice, carotenemia 2 / 3
What can cause dusky blue skin? - ANSWER arsenic poisoning and cyanosis.What can cause red skin? - ANSWER polycythemia.What can cause pallor? - ANSWER anemia, vitiligo, and albinism.What should all lesions be assessed for? - ANSWER size, shape, configuration, color, and texture.What do you consider when multiple lesions are present? - ANSWER pattern, location, and distribution.What are some examples of vesicular lesions? - ANSWER herpes simplex, varicella, herpes zoster, tinea pedis, contact dermitis, dyshidrosis (found on hands and feet), and scabies.
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