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Skin Hair Nails Flashcards

1
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________ is manifested by a yellowish color in the sclera or the eyes and palms of the hands.

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Jaundice

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How does a nurse recognize jaundice in dark-skinned patients?

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A yellowish-green color seen in sclera, palms, and soles.

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Ashen-grey color may be seen in dark-skinned patients who are _________.

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Cyanotic

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4
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Brown or purple tone is seen in dark-skinned patients with _________.

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Erythema

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5
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Purplish-red pinpoint lesions describe the appearance of ___________.

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Petechiae

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Reddened area that does not blanch when gentle pressure is applied is an indication of a stage ____ pressure ulcer.

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Stage 1

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7
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Indentation of the finger that remains in the skin after palpation is an indication of _______.

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Edema

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8
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Return of skin to its original position when pinched up slightly is an assessment of _________ ________.

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Skin turgor

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9
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Koilonychia causes nails to be thin, depressed, with turned up edges, and pale conjunctiva. Occurs in patients with __________.

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Anemia

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___________ is due to increased serum bilirubin, indicating liver or gallbladder disease.

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Jaundice

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__________ occurs after trauma to the blood vessels, resulting in bleeding under the tissue.

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Ecchymosis

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12
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__________ indicates an inflammation or allergic reaction. Can cause changes in nails as well.

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Rash

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13
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Hirsutism is an increase in the growth of facial, body, or pubic hair in woman. It that can be associated with ___________, or an endocrine disorder.

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Menopause (hormonal changes)

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14
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The expected angle of the nail base is ______ degrees.

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160

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15
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Dark-skinned patients have nails that are _____ or ______ colored.

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Yellow or brown

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16
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When the angle of the nail base exceeds 180 degrees, its and indication ___________ disease, which causes clubbing.

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Pulmonary

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17
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_____________ appears as white spots on the nail plate, usually caused by minor trauma or manipulation of the cuticle.

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Leukonychia

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18
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Elevated irregularly shaped areas of edema of variable diameter is a description of _____________, which is a result of allergic reactions.

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Wheals

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19
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Elevated, firm, and rough lesions with flat surfaces greater than 1cm in diameter is a description of _____________.

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Plaque

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20
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Elevated circumscribed superficial lesions less than 1cm in diameter, filled with serous fluid is a description of a ___________.

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Papule

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21
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Flat, well-defined, small lesions less than 1cm in diameter is a description of a _____________ rash.

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Macule

22
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Elevated, fluid-filled lesions less than 1cm in diameter is a description of a _____________.

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Vesicle

23
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__________ are elevated, superficial lesions similar to vesicles, but filled with purulent fluid.

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Pustules

24
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__________ are elevated, circumscribed, encapsulated lesions.

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Cysts

25
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__________ are vesicles greater than 1cm in diameter.

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Bullae

26
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A _________ is an elevated and solid lesion that may or may not be clearly demarcated(boundary), extends deeper in the dermis, and is greater than 2cm in diameter.

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Tumor

27
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A __________ is an elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion that extends deeper into the dermis than a papule, and is 1-2cm in diameter.

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Nodule

28
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A ____________ is an irregular shaped, elevated, progressively enlarged scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the wound.

A

Keloid

29
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Roughened and thickened scales involving flexor surfaces is a description of ____________.

A

Lichenification

30
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Thin, fibrous tissue replacing normal skin following injury is a description of a _______.

A

Scar

31
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Loss of epidermal layer, creating a hollowed-out or crusted area is a description of _____________.

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Excoriation

32
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___________ is an expected finding for moles.

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Symmetry

33
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____________ lesions are an early sign of malignant melanoma.

A

Asymmetric lesions

34
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A border that is poorly defined or irregular is an early sign of ___________ __________.

A

Malignant melanoma

35
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__________ ____________ is a benign tumor consisting of a mass of small blood vessels and can vary in size. Typically small, slightly raised lesions, red in color and appearing on the face, neck, and trunk of body. Increase in size with age.

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Cherry hemangioma

36
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_________ is a flat, reddish/purple, non-blanchable discoloration in the skin, greater than 0.5cm in diameter.

A

Purpura

37
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____________ is a reddish purple, non-blanchable spot of variable size.

A

Ecchymosis

38
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A ___________ is characterized by a small central red area with radiating spider-like legs that blanches with pressure.

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Angioma

39
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Stage _____ ulcers have partial-thickness skin loss of dermis. Appears shiny or dry shallow open ulcer with pink wound bed, without slough or bruising.

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Stage II

40
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Stage _____ ulcers have persistent redness, but the epidermis is intact.

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Stage I

41
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Stage _____ ulcers have full-thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend to, but not through, underlying fascia.

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Stage III

42
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Stage _____ ulcers have full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.

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Stage IV

43
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_______ is caused by a number of dermophyte fungal infections.

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Tinea pedis

44
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_________ infections such as cellulitis, cause redness, warmth, and tenderness.

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Bacterial

45
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__________ infections, such as herpes, form grouped vesicles that are painful, rather than itching.

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Viral

46
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Itching, weeping vesicles, where the skin is softened and broken down between the toes explains a ____________ infection.

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Fungal

47
Q

What are the ABCDE’s of mole assessment?

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Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolution

48
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____________ is a clavus(corn).

A

Hyperkeratosis

49
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___________ is a variety of superficial inflammatory conditions.
1. Atopic: Superficial inflammation
2. Contact: Inflammatory Rx. To irritant/allergy.
3. Seborrheic: Chronic inflammation, scaly or yellowish/white on scalp, eyebrows, ears, axillae, chest, or back.
4. Stasis: inflammation seen in lower extremity of elderly, scaly, petechiae, and brown pigment.

A

Dermatitis

50
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_________ develops by 20yo, is a slightly raises erythematous plaques, with silver scales. Mostly on elbows, knees, butt, low back, and scalp.

A

Psoriasis

51
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_____________ is a acute, self-limiting dz. Of young adults (in winter) and is thought to be viral.

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Pityriasis Rosea

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