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EAQ
Week 14 Nursing EAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A patient bitten by which organism is at risk for contracting Lyme disease? | Ticks |
| Which integumentary system assessment findings does a nurse expect for a 30-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism/ | Cold, dry, pale skin; dry coarse hair; and brittle, slow-growing nails |
| Which statement about basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is true? | BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. |
| Which therapy uses subfreezing temperatures to destroy epidermal lesions? | Cryosurgery |
| Which surgical approach is used for coagulation of bleeding deep vessels to obtain hemostasis? | Electrocoagulation |
| Which cosmetic procedure is teratogenic? | Tretinoin |
| The nurse understands that it will take how long for a toenail, which was entirely removed, to grow back to its normal size? | 12 to 24 months |
| Which base used for topical agents procedures a drying effect of the skin? | Paste |
| In which order will the nurse teach a patient to perform the steps for would care following a skin biopsy? | - Look for signs of infection- Cleanse with plain water - Apply a topical antibiotic - Cover with a dry dressing |
| Which cosmetic procedure improves the appearance of both acne scarring and actinic and seborrheic keratoses? | chemical peels |
| The nurse will expect which diagnosis for the patient with asthma who reports erythema, oozing vesicles, and severe itching of the skin? | Atopic dermatitis |
| Which surgical therapy is used to remove small, soft skin tumors and superficial lesions? | Curettage |
| Which issue does the nurse expect based on the following phone call triage information? Childs name and DOB: Andy, 1/1/2011 Ph # 555-1234 Question: Child complains that his head is very itchy and mom reports seeing tiny bugs in his hair. | Pediculosis |
| Which term will the nurse use to describe dilated, superficial, cutaneous, small blood vessels on a patient's face? | Telangiectasia |
| The nurse understands the purpose of a potassium hydroxide (KOH) skin test is to assess for which condition? | Fungal infection of the skin |
| The nurse understands that a lost fingernail will completely grow back in which length of time? | Within six months |
| Which form of topical corticosteroids is the most potent delivery system for the patient with sever skin inflammation? | Ointment |
| A patient with which occupation may have a higher risk for developing skin malignancies? Select all that apply. | - farmer - baseball player -construction worker |
| Which treatment will the nurse use to care for a skin suture? | Apply an antibiotic and leave open to air. |
| Cellulitis of the right lower extremity may present with which assessment finding? | Hot, tender edematous area |
| Which skin infection may present with a vesiculopustular lesion with a thick, honey-colored crust surrounded by erythema on the left side of a patient's arm? | Impetigo |
| Which intervention will the nurse include to help a patient with pruritus? | Wet cotton sheets with warm water and place them over the itchy area. |
| Which diagnosis does the nurse expect for a patient who presents with an area of irregularly round, verrucous papules with well-defined shapes which have become darker over the past few months and are often itchy and irritating? ' | Seborrheic keratosis |
| Which action will the nurse take when caring for a patient recovering from incision and drainage for a furuncle? | Leave the crust that forms over the damaged area undisturbed. |
| Removal of the epidermis and top dermal layer by application of aluminum oxide may cause which side effect? | Light pink tone skin for about 24 hours |
| The nurse suspects which condition is occurring for a patient who has reddened, itchy skin with papules around an abdominal dressing where there had been tape? | Allergic contact dermatitis |
| Where is the best place on a patient's body to accurately determine skin color? | Buttocks |
| How will the nurse prepare the room for a Wood's lamp test? | Keep the room dark. |
| Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays of the sun cause which effects on the skin? ( Select all that apply). | - Tanning - Premature aging - Loss of skin elasticity - Degenerative changes in the dermis |
| Which assessment finding is described as petechiae? | Tiny, purple spots on the skin |
| Which age related changes cause the graying of hair? Select all that apply. | - decrease in the production of melanin - decrease in the number of melanocytes |
| A patient with fine wrinkling who has undergone treatment with tretinoin may experience which side effects? | erythema, swelling, flaking, and pigmentation changes |
| The epidermis layer of the skin serves which function? | Protection |
| If dermatitis is suspected, the nurse will assess which factor next? | activities in the past two to seven days |
| Sunlight has which effect on skin that causes it to become darker in color? | It stimulates the production of melanin, giving a tan color to the skin. |
| Which condition may present as small, skin colored, soft, pedunculated papules on the neck, axillae, and upper trunk of a middle-aged, obese patient? | Acrochordons |
| A patient diagnosed with psoriasis may present with which clinical manifestations? | itchy, scaly patches on scalp |
| Which fungal infection manifests on the surface of a patient's skin with an erythematous and typically annular, scaly appearance and well defined margins? | Tinea corporis |
| A patient undergoing methoxsalen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) therapy for psoriasis may experience which side effects? Select all that apply. | - Nausea- Itching and erythema - Increased risk for cataracts- increased sensitivity to UV rays from sunlight |
| Which characteristics of a skin lesion should be included in self examination? | - Asymmetry- Irregularity of the borders - a change or evolution |
| Which diagnosis does the nurse expect for a patient with curcumscribed, hypertrophic, flesh colored papules on the knee that recur even after removal? | Verruca vulgaris |
| Which technique will the nurse use to assess skin turgor? | Pinch the patients skin below the clavicle |
| Acne is considered which type of skin lesion? | Pustules |
| The nurse will include which teaching regarding hygienic skin measures for the patient who has sensitive skin? | Use mild, moisturizing soaps |
| Which factor is likely causing blackheads in a teenaged patient? | Hormonal alternations |
| Which action will the nurse take when applying a prescribed topical ointment for a patient with a skin infection? | Applying a thin layer of the ointment on the affected area |
| The nurse should implement contact precautions for the patient with which condition? | Impetigo on the lower legs |
| Which teaching will the nurse include for a patient about applying topical medication in the form of a paste? | Apply a layer of medication that is just thick enough to ensure coverage. |
| Which type of biopsy is used for a patient with a superficial lesion? | Shave |
| A patient who reports sever nighttime body itching and has red, crusted papules may have which infestation? | Scabies |
Created by:
Brandi Sizemore
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