Midterm Exam: NR509/ NR 509 (2023/ 2024
New Update) Advanced Physical Assessment
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QUESTION
A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, Arizona) for a regular
skin check-up. She has just returned from her annual dig site in Greece. She has fair skin and
reddish-blonde hair. She has a family history of melanoma. She has many freckles scattered
across her skin. From this description, which of the following is not a risk factor for melanoma in
this patient?
A) Age
B) Hair color
C) Actinic lentigines
D) Heavy sun exposure
Answer:
A) Age
QUESTION
Stages of Skin Ulcers
Answer:
Stage I- skin intact
StageII
Stage III- skin loss of subQ tissue
Stage IV-deep full thickness with bone, muscle, tendons, joints.
QUESTION
A 72-year-old teacher comes to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation after being in the
hospital for 6 weeks. She was treated for sepsis and respiratory failure and had to be on the
ventilator for 3 weeks. You are completing your initial assessment and are evaluating her skin
condition. On her sacrum there is full-thickness skin loss that is 5 cm in diameter, with damage
to the subcutaneous tissue. The underlying muscle is not affected. You diagnose this as a
pressure ulcer. What is the stage of this ulcer?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Answer:
C) Stage 3
QUESTION
A patient is observed to have pressure related alteration of intact skin along with changes in
temperature, consistency, sensation, and color. Which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with
this?
Answer:
Stage I
QUESTION
which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with a particular thickness loss of the dermis
presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough?
Answer:
Stage II
QUESTION
A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a rash. At first there was only one
large patch, but then more lesions erupted suddenly on the back and torso; the lesions itch. On
physical examination, you note that the pattern of eruption is like a Christmas tree and that there
are a variety of erythematous papules and macules on the cleavage lines of the back. Based on
this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema
Answer:
A) Pityriasis rosea
QUESTION
A 19-year-old construction worker presents for evaluation of a rash. He notes that it started on
his back with a multitude of spots and is also on his arms, chest, and neck. It itches a lot. He does
sweat more than before because being outdoors is part of his job. On physical examination, you
note dark tan patches with a reddish cast that has sharp borders and fine scales, scattered more
prominently around the upper back, chest, neck, and upper arms as well as under the arms. Based
on this description, what is your most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema
Answer:
B) Tinea versicolor
QUESTION
Skin lesions that appear hypo or hyperpigmented with slightly scaly macules on the trunk, neck,
and upper arms are likely:
Answer:
Tinea versicolor
QUESTION
A child presents with erythematous papules and vesicles, that are weeping, oozing, and crusty.
These lesions are located over the forehead, wrists, elbows, and the backs of the knees. With
which of the following conditions are these symptoms associated?
Answer:
Atopic dermatitis [Show Less]