A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best described as
Correct Answer- Bulla
The history and physical
... [Show More] of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this
as: Correct Answer- Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings
On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is about 0.75 cm in diameter,
brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this lesion is: Correct Answer- Macule
In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following characteristic of a mole would
need intervention: Correct Answer- A new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and
occasionally pruritic
The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in Correct Answer- A circle or ring shape
An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all except: Correct AnswerDark eyes
Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk for melanoma? Correct
Answer- Intense, intermittent sun exposure
An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasia on his
nose. This is: Correct Answer- Basal cell carcinoma
An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower back that has doubled in
size the past ?. The NP should: Correct Answer- Refer immediately to a dermatologist
The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer- B (bridging):
connection across sidesYour patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has pinhead sized, smooth,
white, raised areas. You document this as: Correct Answer- Milia
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo damage? Correct AnswerActinic keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: Correct Answer- BUN &
Creatinine
Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lent [Show Less]