Advanced Health Assessment Final
Exam Solved Correctly.
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best described as -
Answer Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this
as: - Answer Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings
On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is about 0.75 cm in diameter,
brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this lesion is: - Answer Macule
In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following characteristic of a mole would
need intervention: - Answer A new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and
occasionally pruritic
The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - Answer A circle or ring shape
An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all except: - Answer Dark eyes
Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk for melanoma? - Answer
Intense, intermittent sun exposure
An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasia on his
nose. This is: - Answer Basal cell carcinoma
An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower back that has doubled in
size the past ?. The NP should: - Answer Refer immediately to a dermatologist
The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer B (bridging):
connection across sides
, Your patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has pinhead sized, smooth,
white, raised areas. You document this as: - Answer Milia
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo damage? - Answer Actinic
keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: - Answer BUN & Creatinine
Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are not uncommon for her age. You would
describe these as: - Answer Macules
Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is cause by a(n): - Answer
Dermatophyte
Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation up to mid-tibia
bilaterally. You document this as: - Answer +4 edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - Answer Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides you in the diagnosis of: -
Answer Psoriasis
As you gather you history from a patient with atopic dermatitis what other items in the personal or
family history would you expect with this patient? - Answer Asthma
Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? - Answer Often has a
keratinous horn
You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced. He is 3 days old. You realize that for this to
be a normal finding it must be gone within: - Answer 1 week
Exam Solved Correctly.
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best described as -
Answer Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this
as: - Answer Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings
On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is about 0.75 cm in diameter,
brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this lesion is: - Answer Macule
In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following characteristic of a mole would
need intervention: - Answer A new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and
occasionally pruritic
The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - Answer A circle or ring shape
An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all except: - Answer Dark eyes
Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk for melanoma? - Answer
Intense, intermittent sun exposure
An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasia on his
nose. This is: - Answer Basal cell carcinoma
An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower back that has doubled in
size the past ?. The NP should: - Answer Refer immediately to a dermatologist
The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer B (bridging):
connection across sides
, Your patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has pinhead sized, smooth,
white, raised areas. You document this as: - Answer Milia
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo damage? - Answer Actinic
keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: - Answer BUN & Creatinine
Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are not uncommon for her age. You would
describe these as: - Answer Macules
Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is cause by a(n): - Answer
Dermatophyte
Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation up to mid-tibia
bilaterally. You document this as: - Answer +4 edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - Answer Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides you in the diagnosis of: -
Answer Psoriasis
As you gather you history from a patient with atopic dermatitis what other items in the personal or
family history would you expect with this patient? - Answer Asthma
Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? - Answer Often has a
keratinous horn
You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced. He is 3 days old. You realize that for this to
be a normal finding it must be gone within: - Answer 1 week
