NUR 216 EXAM #2 Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
100% Pass.
Brown pigmentation indicates - CORRECT ANSWER venous insufficiency
Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates - CORRECT ANSWER arterial insufficiency
skin tugor locations - CORRECT ANSWER adults-forearm or sternum
infant- abdomen
pallor - CORRECT ANSWER -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds, palms
-indication of anemia or lack of blood flow
cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWER Location- nail beds, sclera, MM
Changes for light skin tones best located in sclera
Changes for dark skin tones best located in hard palate
indication - hypoxia, or imapired venous return
jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER Location- sclera, skin, MM
Changes for light skin tones best detected in oral MM
Changes for dark skin tones best detected in hard palate
Indication- liver dysfunction, RBC destruction
erythema - CORRECT ANSWER Location- face, skin, trauma or pressure sore areas
Indication- inflammation, localized vasodilation, substance use, sun exposure, rash or elevated
body temperature
Nails expectations - CORRECT ANSWER firm bases and nail angles of 160 degrees
symmetrical nail beds with uniform color
CRT less than 3 seconds
clubbing - CORRECT ANSWER nails at an angle greater than 160, results from low oxygen
saturations related to heart or lung disease
hair expectations - CORRECT ANSWER symmetrical hair distribution
, alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER results from endocrine disorders or poor nutrition
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWER hair growth on the face shoulders or chest of a female that can
results from endocrine disorders
edema - CORRECT ANSWER The accumulation of fluid in the tissues most often from direct
trauma or imparied venous return
Skin may appear tight and shiny
Assess the swelling for discoloration, location, and tenderness
Measure circumference in the extremities
Evaluate pity by compressing the skin for at least 5 seconds over a bony prominence, the dept
reflects the degree of edema
edema rating - CORRECT ANSWER 1+ trace, 2mm, rapid term
2+ mild, 4mm, 10-15 sec return
3+ moderate, 6mm, prolonged return
4+ severe, 8mm, prolonged term
primary lesions arise - CORRECT ANSWER from healthy skin tissue
macule - CORRECT ANSWER Nonpalpable, skin color change, smaller than 1cm
Freckle, petechiae
papule - CORRECT ANSWER Palpable, circumscribed, soiled elevation of the skin
Elevated nevus
nodule - CORRECT ANSWER Palpable, circumscribed, deep, dirm 1 to 2 CM
Wart
vesicle - CORRECT ANSWER Serous fluid filled smaller than 1 cm
Blister, herpes simplex, varicella
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
100% Pass.
Brown pigmentation indicates - CORRECT ANSWER venous insufficiency
Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates - CORRECT ANSWER arterial insufficiency
skin tugor locations - CORRECT ANSWER adults-forearm or sternum
infant- abdomen
pallor - CORRECT ANSWER -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds, palms
-indication of anemia or lack of blood flow
cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWER Location- nail beds, sclera, MM
Changes for light skin tones best located in sclera
Changes for dark skin tones best located in hard palate
indication - hypoxia, or imapired venous return
jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER Location- sclera, skin, MM
Changes for light skin tones best detected in oral MM
Changes for dark skin tones best detected in hard palate
Indication- liver dysfunction, RBC destruction
erythema - CORRECT ANSWER Location- face, skin, trauma or pressure sore areas
Indication- inflammation, localized vasodilation, substance use, sun exposure, rash or elevated
body temperature
Nails expectations - CORRECT ANSWER firm bases and nail angles of 160 degrees
symmetrical nail beds with uniform color
CRT less than 3 seconds
clubbing - CORRECT ANSWER nails at an angle greater than 160, results from low oxygen
saturations related to heart or lung disease
hair expectations - CORRECT ANSWER symmetrical hair distribution
, alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER results from endocrine disorders or poor nutrition
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWER hair growth on the face shoulders or chest of a female that can
results from endocrine disorders
edema - CORRECT ANSWER The accumulation of fluid in the tissues most often from direct
trauma or imparied venous return
Skin may appear tight and shiny
Assess the swelling for discoloration, location, and tenderness
Measure circumference in the extremities
Evaluate pity by compressing the skin for at least 5 seconds over a bony prominence, the dept
reflects the degree of edema
edema rating - CORRECT ANSWER 1+ trace, 2mm, rapid term
2+ mild, 4mm, 10-15 sec return
3+ moderate, 6mm, prolonged return
4+ severe, 8mm, prolonged term
primary lesions arise - CORRECT ANSWER from healthy skin tissue
macule - CORRECT ANSWER Nonpalpable, skin color change, smaller than 1cm
Freckle, petechiae
papule - CORRECT ANSWER Palpable, circumscribed, soiled elevation of the skin
Elevated nevus
nodule - CORRECT ANSWER Palpable, circumscribed, deep, dirm 1 to 2 CM
Wart
vesicle - CORRECT ANSWER Serous fluid filled smaller than 1 cm
Blister, herpes simplex, varicella
