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SKIN/HAIR/NAILS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Inspection of skin, look at the

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General condition , color variations, skin integrity (intact), lesions, jaundice

Question 2: Petechia is

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round, red or purple macula, associated with bleeding tendencies

Question 3: Pale or cyanotic nails may indicate

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hypoxia or anemia

Question 4: Conditions that lead to pressure uclers

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pressure, shear and friction

Question 5: Early and late clubbing of fingers can occur from

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Hypoxia

Question 6: Facial hair on females (Hirsutism) is a characteristic of

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Cushing syndrome and results from an imbalance of adrenal hormones or it may be a side effect of steroids.Question 7: Central cyanosis results from______, whereas peripheral cyanosis may be a local problem resulting from ______.

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cardiopulmonary problems, vasoconstriction

Question 8: Capillary refill normal

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< 2 secs

Question 9: Acanthosis nigricans is

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the roughening and darkening of skin in localized areas, especially posterior neck.

Question 10: Stage 1 pressure ulcer

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nonblanchable redness of a localized area over a bony prominence, may be painful, firm, soft warmer, or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue. May be difficult to detect in dark skin tones

Question 11: Ecchymoses

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round or irregular macular lesions

Question 12: Configuration of skin lesions

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Linear-straight lines as in a scratch or streak Annular- circular lesions Zosteriform- linear lesions clustered along a nerve route Discrete-individual and distinct lesions

Polycyclic- circular lesions that tend to run together Confluent- run togethe

Question 13: Pallor is

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loss of color, seen in arterial insufficiency, decreased blood supply and anemia

Question 14: Past history of patient questions to ask?

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Skin cancer? surgery? allergies?

Question 15: Stage 4 pressure ulcer

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Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone tendon or muscle. Slough or eschar may be present in some parts of the wound bed.

Question 16: A papule is

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elevated, palpable, solid mass, < 0.5cm Examples: elevated nevi, warts, lichen planus

Question 17: Albinism is a

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generalized loss of pigmentation

Question 18: A plaque is

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> 0.5 cm. Examples: psoriasis, actinic keratosis

Question 19: Cyanosis is

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may cause white skin to appear blue-tinged, in nailbed and conjunctival areas

Question 20: Primary lesions arise from

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normal skin due to irritation or disease.

Question 21: Fissure

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linear crack in the skin, may extend to the dermis (example: chapped lips or hands or athletes foot

Question 22: Stage 3 pressure ulcer

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full-thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon, or muscle is not exposed.may include undermining and tunneling.

Question 23: A nodule is

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elevated, solid, palpable mass, extends deeper into dermis than a papule (0.5-2cm)

Question 24: Spider Angioma

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Red, arteriole lesion, central body with radiating branches, noted on face, neck arms and trunk, associated with liver disease, pregnancy and vitamin B deficiency

Question 25: scar

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represents replacement by connective tissue of the injured tissue. Young scars are red or purple, mature scars are white or glistening

Question 26: Ulcer

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skin loss extending past epidermis, necrotic tissue loss, bleeding and scarring possible

Question 27: A macule is

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flat, < 1cm, non-palpable skin color change (may be brown, white, tan, purple or red) Examples: freckles, flat moles, petechiae, rubella, vitiligo, ecchymosis

Question 28: Skin cancer assessment

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A-Asymmetry B-Border C-Color