Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Production of insulin

Question 2

A patient presents with a flat, non-palpable, circumscribed lesion less than 1 cm in diameter. Which type of primary skin lesion is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Macule

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'wheal'?

Accepted Answer

A superficial, raised, transient, and erythematous lesion with irregular shape due to edema

Question 4

During a skin assessment, you observe a lesion that is a single-chambered, superficial, thin-walled cavity greater than 1 cm in diameter, which ruptures easily. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bulla

Question 5

Which of the following is a key risk factor for experiencing interpersonal violence (IPV)?

Accepted Answer

Gender

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a client about the ABCDE skin assessment for melanoma. What does the 'D' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Diameter

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore risk?

Accepted Answer

A lower total score indicates a higher risk of pressure ulcer development

Question 8

A 16-year-old adolescent presents with increased oiliness and acne. Which developmental consideration best explains this change?

Accepted Answer

Increased activity of sebaceous glands during puberty

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a patch?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo

Question 10

A patient presents with a cavity filled with turbid fluid (pus), circumscribed and elevated. Which lesion is this?

Accepted Answer

Pustule

Question 11

Which of the following subjective questions is most appropriate to ask an older adult during a skin, hair, and nails assessment?

Accepted Answer

Have you noticed any delay in wound healing?

Question 12

Which of the following best describes a papule?

Accepted Answer

A solid, elevated, circumscribed lesion less than 1 cm in diameter

Question 13

A nurse is teaching a client about skin self-examination (SSE). Which of the following is a key point to include?

Accepted Answer

Examine all areas of the body, including hard-to-see places, using mirrors if necessary

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of interpersonal violence (IPV)?

Accepted Answer

Consensual financial planning between partners

Question 15

A patient presents with a solid, elevated, hard lesion greater than 1 cm in diameter that may extend deeper into the dermis. Which lesion is this?

Accepted Answer

Nodule

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the skin related to communication?

Accepted Answer

Vascular mechanisms such as blushing or blanching signal emotional states

Question 17

A nurse is using the Braden Scale to assess a patient. If the patient scores 8, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The patient is at high risk for pressure ulcer development

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a vesicle?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the 'E' in the ABCDE skin assessment?

Accepted Answer

Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, or elevation of a mole

Question 20

A patient presents with a patch of skin that is flat, greater than 1 cm in diameter, and shows hypopigmentation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo

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