Skin Disorders

A patient is at the clinic for a tinea capitis infection. Which of the following would be the expected action by the nurse? Ask the patient to take off his shoes. Ask the patient to extend his arms so that she can see his hands. Ask the patient to lift up the back of his shirt. Ask the patient whether she can examine his head and scalp.

Ask the patient whether she can examine his head and scalp.

Which of the following facts are true about warts? Select all that apply. Also known as tinea Cause molluscum contagiosum Associated with human papilloma virus Caused by fungal infections Also known as verrucae

Associated with human papilloma virus Caused by fungal infections Also known as verrucae

Which of the following does the clinician need to take into account when evaluating the status of a patient's skin? Select all that apply. Exposure to irritants Home remedies that may be used Possible allergic response Medication photosensitivity Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure

Exposure to irritants Home remedies that may be used Possible allergic response Medication photosensitivity Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure

Which of the following is the term for when the nail plate separates from the nail bed? Onychomycosis Onycholysis Paronychia Tinea corpora

Onycholysis

A lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter PLAQUE PAPULE

PAPULE A papule is a raised lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter, whereas a plaque is greater than 2 cm in diameter.

Swelling around the nail and surrounding tissue ONYCHOLYSIS PARONYCHIA

PARONYCHIA Paronychia causes swelling around the nail bed. In onycholysis, the nail plate separates from the nail bed.

Abnormaility in skin coloring resulting in depigmented patches

Vitiligo occurs with areas of decreased melanin production, leaving whitened areas on the skin surface. Melasma is characterized by the appearance of dark macules on the face; it commonly occurs during pregnancy and in women who use oral contraceptives.

Verrucae WARTS LESIONS

WARTS Verrucae refers to warts. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A lesion is a wound indicating damage to an organ or tissue.

Lesions found in urticaria WHEALS BULLA

WHEALS Wheals is a term that refers to the presentation of hives or urticaria. They may appear in allergic reactions. Bulla is a large blister.

Which of the following phrases would indicate dry skin and itching? Xerosis anhidrosis Xerosis pruritus Anhidrosis pruritus Vitiligo pruritus

Xerosis pruritus

A woman attends a doctor's appointment with her mother, who is scheduled to have a basal cell carcinoma removed. The woman is very worried for her mother. Which of the following is a correct response by the nurse? Your worry is understandable. Basal cell carcinoma is the most severe form of skin cancer. Your mother will require follow-up because basal cell carcinoma frequently metastasizes. Your mother's skin cancer is the most benign form of skin cancer. You do not need to worry. A basal cell carcinoma is not a type of cancer.

Your mother's skin cancer is the most benign form of skin cancer.

The infective agent of molluscum contagiosum FUNGUS VIRUS

VIRUS Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection, causing pinkish nodules to appear on the skin surface.

Please place the following in order from least severe to most severe. Metastatic malignant melanoma Nevi Squamous cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma

Nevi Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Metastatic malignant melanoma

A nursing student is reviewing the ABCDE assessment for moles. Malignant melanoma tends to develop in moles with a diameter larger than how many millimeters? Enter numeral only.

6

A nurse working in dermatology notes "lentigos" on a patient's chart. Which of the following best describes this notation? Age spots Hair loss Depigmentation Dry, cracking skin

Age spots

Which of the following are disorders of skin color? Select all that apply. Albinism Lentigo Xerosis Pruritus Melasma

Albinism Lentigo Melasma

A nursing student is learning the skin disorders related to bites and stings. Which of the following has she correctly matched? Select all that apply. Ticks - Lyme disease Mites - scabies Fleas - pulicosis Tinea capitis - bedbugs Flies - hymenoptera

Ticks - Lyme disease Mites - scabies Fleas - pulicosis

Which of the following terms indicates ringworm? Verrucae Hymenoptera Molluscum contagiosum Tinea

Tinea

A nurse is reviewing skin disorders caused by bites. Which of the following are classified as hymenoptera bites? Select all that apply. Bedbugs Lice Bees Wasps Fleas

Bees Wasps Fleas

This condition is also known as "atopic dermatitis" ECZEMA TINEA

ECZEMA Eczema is also called "atopic dermatitis." In adolescents and adults, eczema can appear as dry, lichenified lesions that are either hypo- or hyperpigmented. Tinea is a fungal infection (ringworm), primarily affecting the surface of the skin.

A clinician is working with an infant diagnosed with eczema. Where will this skin disorder most likely appear on the patient? Lower back and buttocks Palms of hands Cheeks Antecubital and popliteal areas

Cheeks

Hyperhidrosis INADEQUATE SWEATING EXCESSIVE SWEATING

EXCESSIVE SWEATING Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, while anhidrosis is inadequate sweating. Alterations in the sweating response can compromise the regulation of body temperature.

Which of the following is known as atopic dermatitis? Eczema Psoriasis Scleroderma Tinea

Eczema

A patient has suffered a severe wasp sting. What term could the nurse use to best describe this development? Pediculosis Angioedema Urticaria Hymenoptera

Hymenoptera

Which of the following refers to bee or wasp stings? Erythema multiform Hymenoptera Melasma Pediculosis

Hymenoptera

A nursing student is studying for an examination. Which of the following associations show the student has correct understanding? Select all that apply. Pediculosis - fleas Hymenoptera - bees, wasps, fleas Psoriasis - fungi Lyme disease - ticks Paronychia - swelling of tissue surrounding nail

Hymenoptera - bees, wasps, fleas Lyme disease - ticks Paronychia - swelling of tissue surrounding nail

A young teenage boy presents at the clinic with the primary complaint that he sweats "too much, much more than his friends." What term may the nurse use on the patient's chart? Pruritis Anhidrosis Hyperhidrosis Xerosis

Hyperhidrosis

Patient suffering from anhidrosis is hospitalized in an area known to be warmer than normal. Which of the following should the nurse expect? Frequent changing of bed linens due to excessive sweating Keeping head elevated above heart The need to apply soothing lotions due to patient's excessive itching Keeping awareness of patient's body temperature

Keeping awareness of patient's body temperature

Which of the following is the most severe form of skin cancer? Nevi Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma

Malignant melanoma

A patient is diagnosed with contact dermatitis. Which of the following may the patient have encountered? Bee sting Poison ivy Autoimmune reaction Mosquito bite

Poison ivy

Autoimmune disease that requires hospitalization SCLERODERMA STEVENS- JOHNSON SYNDROME (SJS)

STEVENS- JOHNSON SYNDROME (SJS) SJS is a severe autoimmune response that requires hospitalization. Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition of the skin that causes tightening of the skin fibers.

Karen has an autoimmune skin condition. Which of the following may Karen have? Select all that apply. Psoriasis Cimex lectularius Pityriasis rosea Scleroderma Erythema multiforme

Scleroderma Erythema multiforme

A nursing educator is working with a student to evaluate skin disorders. Which of the following statements show that the student needs additional studying? Select all that apply. No two skin disorders look that same. Skin disorders are unaffected by skin coloring. Skin disorders appear similar to what is shown in textbook images. Scratching of skin surface can alter wound appearance. Home remedies do not alter the appearance of the skin.

Skin disorders are unaffected by skin coloring. Home remedies do not alter the appearance of the skin.

Transmit Lyme disease TICKS FLEAS

TICKS Ticks transmit the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, that causes Lyme disease. Sometimes, a "bull's-eye" rash (erythema migrans) will appear around the area of the tick bite.

A patient with advanced renal failure has the following report: "denies pruritus." Which of the following is the correct interpretation for the nurse to make? The patient does not have dry skin. The patient does not have skin pigmentation changes. The patient is not experiencing itching. The patient does not have hives.

The patient is not experiencing itching.