NURS 612 Maryville Exam 2

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. 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 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.