NURS 612 Maryville Exam 2 Questions With
Complete Solutions
What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? correct
answer: an eczematous rash on the area of the nipple and/or
areola.
What does jaundice indicate? correct answer: an elevation in
bilirubin. Usually evident in the scelera and mucus membranes
first.
What might pallor indicate? correct 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? correct 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? correct
answer: color, temperature, moisture, texture, and turgor.
What would cause increased skin turgor? correct answer:
scleroderma.
What disease can cause bronze skin tones? correct answer:
Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) and hemochromatosis.
, What disease/illnesses can cause tan skin? correct answer:
chloasma (pregnancy), lupus, scleroderma, ichthyosis, sprue,
and tinea versicolor.
What can cause yellow skin? correct answer: uremia, jaundice,
carotenemia
What can cause dusky blue skin? correct answer: arsenic
poisoning and cyanosis.
What can cause red skin? correct answer: polycythemia.
What can cause pallor? correct answer: anemia, vitiligo, and
albinism.
What should all lesions be assessed for? correct answer: size,
shape, configuration, color, and texture.
What do you consider when multiple lesions are present? correct
answer: pattern, location, and distribution.
What are some examples of vesicular lesions? correct answer:
herpes simplex, varicella, herpes zoster, tinea pedis, contact
dermitis, dyshidrosis (found on hands and feet), and scabies.
What are some examples of bullae (large blisters)? correct
answer: erythema multiforme (includes Stevens-Johnson
syndrome), bullous impetigo, bullous tinea, and event contact
dermatitis.
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