Confluent lesions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The client reports that a previously sensitive area of skin no longer responds to temperature changes or painful stimuli. This finding indicates a functional abnormality for which skin layer? A. Stratum corneum B. Adipose layer C. Epidermis D. Dermis - correct answer D. Dermis During skin inspection the nurse observes three lesions on the client's right knee. The lesions are round, have a raised border, and are grouped in a "smiley face" pattern. Which descriptors does the nurse use ...

Nurse Practitioner Certification primary lesion - Answer lesion that develops on previously unaltered skin lesion - Answer a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage thru injury or disease secondary lesion - Answer lesion that either changes impression over time or occurs when a primary lesion is scratched it may be infected macule - Answer circumscribed flat area; different color and texture from surrounding tissue, <1cm ex.) ephelides (freckles), petechia, flat n...

Derm APEA Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Pediculosis capitis RX - Answer -1. 1% permethrin (Nix) - most effective Macule 2 - Answer -- Flat - Change in skin color Papule 4 - Answer -- Raised - Solid lesion - Change is skin color - <0.5cm Plaque (3) - Answer -- Raised - Solid - >0.5 cm Nodule (2) - Answer -- Solid - 0.5-2cm Tumor (2) - Answer -- Solid - >2cm Vesicle - Answer -- Raised - Fluid - <0.5cm Bulla - Answer -- Raised - Fluid - >0.5cm Abscess= fu...

CWCN Exam Prep exam 2024 questions well answered and verified surface area, type of tissue, volume of exudate - Correct Answers The Pressure Ulcer Tool for Healing (PUSH) tools is based on what three characteristics of a wound? autolytic - Correct Answers Severe neutropenia (<500) is a contraindication for __________________ debridement. MRI - Correct Answers An ___________ is the most accurate noninvasive approach to diagnosis of osteomyelitis. B-hemolytic strep - Correct Answers A...

Health Assessment HESI Graded A+ Which of the following statements from a patient's history is it most important to investigate further? a. "I have an allergy to peanuts." b. "I have lost 30 pounds over the last 4 months." c. "I don't like many vegetables so I take multivitamins." d. "I drink 2 cups of coffee each morning." ANS: B The statement in option "b is most important to investigate further because any significant weight loss may indicate a serious problem. T...

NU 650 Practice Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) A patient you are seeing for the first time in your office, brings their previous medical records for the review. you would document a summer of the previous medical records in which of the following sections of the encounter note? A. HPI B. CC C. Subjective Data D. Objective Data Answer- C. Subjective Data The most effective process to elicit the ROS is for the NP to: A. Limit the ROS to systems rel...

Sarah Michelle Crash Course Dermatology Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Graded A+) how does aphthous stomatitis present? -Ans painful shallow ulcers on soft tissue inside the mouth. Aphthous stomatitis is commonly known as -Ans Canker sores Treatment for Aphthous Stomatitis -Ans magic mouthwash- combination of liquid diphenhydramine, lidocaine and glucocorticosteroid. Swish, hold and spit. How does herpes simplex present? -Ans prodromal itching, burning and tinglin...

Normal Skin Anatomy - ANSWER-three layers -epidermis: outmost layer is stratum corneum, barriers to irritants/toxins/organisms, holds body fluids. Rest of epidermis makes thi slayer. Melanocytes protect from UV light, Langerhans cells first line of immunologic defense -dermis: consists mostly of fibroblasts and collagen; tough, leathery, mechanical barrier against cuts, bites, bruises; structural support for cutaneous appendages like hair, sebaceous glands, eccrine sweat glands nails -sebaceo...

ABCDE skin assessment - A: asymmetry B: border C: color D: diameter E: elevation and enlargement ABCT - mental health assessment: Appearance, Behavior, Cognition, Thought Process abscess - infected cyst abstract reasoning - pondering a deeper meaning beyond the concrete and literal abuse physical exam - -thorough head to toe -red flag injuries -objective when documenting (measurement and description only) affect - temporary expression of feelings or state of mind annular - round, cir...

BIO210 Health Assessment Exit HESI Graded A+ Characteristics of palpable nodes Size Shape Delimination Mobility Consistency Tenderness Location Myxedema (Hypothyroidism) A deficiency of the thyroid hormone. This reduces metabolic rate, and when severe causes non pitting edema or myxedema. Symptoms: fatigue, cold intolerance, coarse/dry hair and skin, and weight gain. What is the best indicator of Parathyroid Problems? preoperative value. Grave's Disease (hyperthy...