Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 222 Skin and Nails edapt for exam 2
Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk® assesses which of the
following? Select all that apply. Ans: Mobility
Moisture
Sensory perception
Nutrition
What is a function of the skin? Ans: Temperature regulation
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (2020), 1 in -- people in the United
States will develop skin cancer before the age of 70. Ans: 5
A client is experiencing a new rash. Which of the following questions might
identify a potential cause? Select all that apply. Ans: Have you started any
new medications?
Do you smoke?
What type of hobbies do you have?
Do you have any known food allergies?
Are you exposed to any type of chemicals at work?
A client tells the examiner that one of their moles has started to burn and
bleed. When assessing their skin, the examiner would be concerned with
which additional finding? Ans: Variation in the color
Select the abnormal findings that an examiner could find when inspecting
the nails. Ans: Clubbing
Onychomycosis
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Cyanosis
What skin condition is shown in the picture below? Ans: Striae
The nurse is assessing an infant's skin and notices a small red rash as in the
picture. This lesion is called a Ans: pustule
To determine if a client with darker skin has cyanosis, the examiner should
assess the color in which locations? Select all that apply. Ans: Nailbeds
Mucous membranes
The components of a nail examination include Ans: shape, consistency, and
color
A 65-year-old client presents to the emergency room with shortness of
breath due to chronic lung disease. On inspection, the nurse might expect to
see which of the following assessment findings? Ans: Clubbing of the nails
Which intervention can help a client maintain healthy skin? Ans: Keep the
client well hydrated
The elderly are at high risk for skin breakdown due to Ans: decreased
elasticity
-- is at the greatest risk for development of an integumentary disorder. Ans:
An outdoor construction worker
Use the scenario below to fill in the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure
Sore Risk®.
John (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 78-year-old resident at a local nursing
home. Due to a stroke, he has decreased sensation on his left lower leg,
which makes it difficult for him to walk long distances without assistance.
He can shift his weight to change positions slightly and can reposition his
left leg independently. Although he maintains a good position in a chair or
bed, he does require an assist for sitting up. John has issues with
incontinence and frequently requires linen changes once a shift. He doesn't
completely eat all his food and leaves about 1/2 of the food on his plate at
every meal. Ans: Responds to verbal commands, but cannot always
communicate discomfort or need to be turned.OR has some sensory
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