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NURS 6700 Augusta University -Nurs 6700: Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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NURS 6700 Augusta University -Nurs 6700: Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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Nurs 6700: Exam 1 Questions With Complete SolutionsA thorough assessment of skin can reveal health status related to
what aspects of health? (5 things)
Oxygenation, circulation, nutrition, local tissue damage, and
hydration.
What is the general appearance and causes of cyanosis?
Blue skin
Heart or lung disease, cold environment
What is the general appearance and causes of pallor?
Paleness
Anemia, shock
What is the general appearance and causes of jaundice?
Yellow-orange skin
Liver disease, destruction of RBCs
,What is the general appearance and causes of erythema?
Redness
fever, direct trauma, blushing, alcohol consumption
Turgor
Elasticity of the skin
Indurated
hardened skin
Petechiae
,a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin
Edema
swollen from buildup of fluid in tissues
Macule (description, size, and example)
flat, nonpalpable change in skin color
smaller than 1cm
ex. freckle, petechiae
Papule (description, size, and example)
Palpable, circumscribed, solid elevation in skin
smaller than 1cm
, ex. elevated nevus
Nodule (description, size, and example)
Elevated solid mass, deeper and firmer than papule
1-2 cm
ex. wart
Tumor (description, size, and example)
Solid mass that extends deep through subcutaneous tissue
larger than 1-2 cm
ex. epithelioma
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