MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 2 LATEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE
What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? - ANSWER --an
... [Show More] eczematous
rash on the area of the nipple and/or areola.
What does jaundice indicate? - ANSWER --an elevation in bilirubin. Usually evident in
the scelera and mucus membranes first.
What might pallor indicate? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER --color, temperature,
moisture, texture, and turgor.
What would cause increased skin turgor? - ANSWER --scleroderma.
What disease can cause bronze skin tones? - ANSWER --Addison's disease (adrenal
insufficiency) and hemochromatosis.
What disease/illnesses can cause tan skin? - ANSWER --chloasma (pregnancy), lupus,
scleroderma, ichthyosis, sprue, and tinea versicolor.
What can cause yellow skin? - ANSWER --uremia, jaundice, carotenemia
What can cause dusky blue skin? - ANSWER --arsenic poisoning and cyanosis.
What can cause red skin? - ANSWER --polycythemia.
What can cause pallor? - ANSWER --anemia, vitiligo, and albinism.
What should all lesions be assessed for? - ANSWER --size, shape, configuration, color,
and texture.
What do you consider when multiple lesions are present? - ANSWER --pattern,
location, and distribution.
What are some examples of vesicular lesions? - ANSWER --herpes simplex, varicella,
herpes zoster, tinea pedis, contact dermitis, dyshidrosis (found on hands and feet), and
scabies.
MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 2 LATEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE
What are some examples of bullae (large blisters)? - ANSWER --erythema multiforme
(includes Stevens-Johnson syndrome), bullous impetigo, bullous tinea, and event
contact dermatitis.
What are some examples of pustular lesions? - ANSWER --acne vulgaris, acne
rosacea, and bacterial folliculitis.
Folliculitis is typically associated with staphylococci. What other microorganisms can
cause folliculitis? - ANSWER --Psuedomonas (associated with hot tubs), Candida,
tinea barbae, and herpes.
What are some examples of keratotic lesions? - ANSWER --warts, actinic keratoses,
and corns and calluses.
Describe keratotic lesions. - ANSWER --lesions are rough and generally raised. They
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