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When taking the health history, the patient complains of pruritus. What is a common cause of this symptom?
A.Excessive bruising B.Hyperpigmentation C.Melasma D.Drug reactions |
D.Drug reactions
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A flat macular hemorrhage is called a(n):
A.purpura. B.ecchymosis. C.petechiae. D.hemangioma. |
A.purpura.
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A student nurse has been assigned to teach fourth graders about hygiene. While preparing, the student nurse adds information about the sweat glands. Which of the following should be included while discussing this topic?
A.There are two types of sweat glands: the eccrine and the sebaceous. B.The evaporation of sweat, a dilute saline solution, increases body temperature. C.Eccrine glands produce sweat and are mainly located in the axillae, anogenital area, and navel. D.Newborn infants do not sweat and use compensatory mechanisms to control body temperature. |
D.Newborn infants do not sweat and use compensatory mechanisms to control body temperature.
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Functions of the skin include:
A.production of vitamin C. B.temperature regulation. C.the production of new cells by melanocytes. D.the secretion of a drying substance called sebum |
B.temperature regulation.
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What term refers to a linear skin lesion that runs along a nerve route?
A.Zosteriform B.Annular C.Dermatome D.Shingles |
A.Zosteriform
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The components of a nail examination include:
A.contour, consistency, and color. B.shape, surface, and circulation. C.clubbing, pitting, and grooving. D.texture, toughness, and translucency. |
A.contour, consistency, and color.
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To determine if a dark skinned patient is pale, the nurse should assess the color of the:
A.conjunctivae. B.ear lobes. C.palms of the hands. D.skin in the antecubital space. |
A.conjunctivae.
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An example of a primary lesion is a(n):
A. erosion. B.ulcer. C.urticaria. D.port-wine stain. |
C.urticaria.
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A scooped out, shallow depression in the skin is called a/an:
A. ulcer. B.excoriation. C.fissure. D.erosion. |
D.erosion.
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