EXAM 2 HEALTH ASSESSMENT 339 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWER 2026
Replaced every 4 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse educator is preparing an
education module for the nursing staff on the epidermal layer of skin. Which of
these statements would be included in the module? The epidermis is:
Contains sensory receptors - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse educator is preparing
an education module for the nursing staff on the dermis layer of skin. Which of
these statements would be included in the module? The dermis
Eccrine glands. - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is examining a patient who tells the
nurse, I sure sweat a lot, especially on my face and feet but it doesn't have an
odor. The nurse knows that this condition could be related to:
The newborns skin is more permeable than that of the adult. - CORRECT ANSWER
A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the
infant for the possibility of fluid loss because of which of these factors?
An increased loss of elastin and a decrease in subcutaneous fat - CORRECT
ANSWER The nurse is bathing an 80-year-old man and notices that his skin is
wrinkled, thin, lax, and dry. This finding would be related to which factor in the
older adult?
Melanocytes. - CORRECT ANSWER During the aging process, the hair can look gray
or white and begin to feel thin and fine. The nurse knows that this occurs because
of a decrease in the number of functioning:
,Xerosis. - CORRECT ANSWER During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient
has excessive dryness of the skin. The best term to describe this condition is:
Tetracyclines for acne - CORRECT ANSWER A 22-year-old woman comes to the
clinic because of severe sunburn and states, I was out in the sun for just a couple
of minutes. The nurse begins a medication review with her, paying special
attention to which medication class?
Importance of sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight - CORRECT ANSWER A
woman is leaving on a trip to Hawaii and has come in for a checkup. During the
examination the nurse learns that she has diabetes and takes oral hypoglycemic
agents. The patient needs to be concerned about which possible effect of her
medications?
Is caused by increased sebum production. - CORRECT ANSWER A 13-year-old girl is
interested in obtaining information about the cause of her acne. The nurse should
share with her that acne
The woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her
chronic disease. - CORRECT ANSWER A 75-year-old woman who has a history of
diabetes and peripheral vascular disease has been trying to remove a corn on the
bottom of her foot with a pair of scissors. The nurse will encourage her to stop
trying to remove the corn with scissors because:
Circulatory status. - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse keeps in mind that a thorough
skin assessment is extremely important because the skin holds information about
a persons
,Peripheral vasoconstriction. - CORRECT ANSWER A patient comes in for a physical
examination and complains of freezing to death while waiting for her examination.
The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool and attributes this finding to:
Distended veins - CORRECT ANSWER A patient comes to the clinic and tells the
nurse that he has been confined to his recliner chair for approximately 3 days with
his feet down and he asks the nurse to evaluate his feet. During the assessment,
the nurse might expect to find
Caused by the complete absence of melanin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER A
patient is especially worried about an area of skin on her feet that has turned
white. The health care provider has told her that her condition is vitiligo. The
nurse explains to her that vitiligo is
Color variation - CORRECT ANSWER A patient tells the nurse that he has noticed
that one of his moles has started to burn and bleed. When assessing his skin, the
nurse pays special attention to the danger signs for pigmented lesions and is
concerned with which additional finding?
Excess blood in the dilated superficial capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER A patient
comes to the clinic and states that he has noticed that his skin is redder than
normal. The nurse understands that this condition is due to hyperemia and knows
that it can be caused by:
Jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER During a skin assessment, the nurse notices that a
Mexican-American patient has skin that is yellowish-brown; however, the skin on
, the hard and soft palate is pink and the patients sclera’s are not yellow. From this
finding, the nurse could probably rule out:
Ashen, gray, or dull - CORRECT ANSWER A black patient is in the intensive care
unit because of impending shock after an accident. The nurse expects to find what
characteristics in this patients skin?
Dry mucous membranes and cracked lips - CORRECT ANSWER An older adult
woman is brought to the emergency department after being found lying on the
kitchen floor for 2 days; she is extremely dehydrated. What would the nurse
expect to see during the examination?
Senile angiomas. - CORRECT ANSWER A 42-year-old woman complains that she
has noticed several small, slightly raised, bright red dots on her chest. On
examination, the nurse expects that the spots are probably:
Clubbing of the nails - CORRECT ANSWER A 65-year-old man with emphysema and
bronchitis has come to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. On assessment, the
nurse might expect to see which finding?
Cutis marmorata. - CORRECT ANSWER A newborn infant has Down syndrome.
During the skin assessment, the nurse notices a transient mottling in the trunk
and extremities in response to the cool temperature in the examination room. The
infants mother also notices the mottling and asks what it is. The nurse knows that
this mottling is called
Chloasma - CORRECT ANSWER A 35-year-old pregnant woman comes to the clinic
for a monthly appointment. During the assessment, the nurse notices that she has
WITH VERIFIED ANSWER 2026
Replaced every 4 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse educator is preparing an
education module for the nursing staff on the epidermal layer of skin. Which of
these statements would be included in the module? The epidermis is:
Contains sensory receptors - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse educator is preparing
an education module for the nursing staff on the dermis layer of skin. Which of
these statements would be included in the module? The dermis
Eccrine glands. - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is examining a patient who tells the
nurse, I sure sweat a lot, especially on my face and feet but it doesn't have an
odor. The nurse knows that this condition could be related to:
The newborns skin is more permeable than that of the adult. - CORRECT ANSWER
A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the
infant for the possibility of fluid loss because of which of these factors?
An increased loss of elastin and a decrease in subcutaneous fat - CORRECT
ANSWER The nurse is bathing an 80-year-old man and notices that his skin is
wrinkled, thin, lax, and dry. This finding would be related to which factor in the
older adult?
Melanocytes. - CORRECT ANSWER During the aging process, the hair can look gray
or white and begin to feel thin and fine. The nurse knows that this occurs because
of a decrease in the number of functioning:
,Xerosis. - CORRECT ANSWER During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient
has excessive dryness of the skin. The best term to describe this condition is:
Tetracyclines for acne - CORRECT ANSWER A 22-year-old woman comes to the
clinic because of severe sunburn and states, I was out in the sun for just a couple
of minutes. The nurse begins a medication review with her, paying special
attention to which medication class?
Importance of sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight - CORRECT ANSWER A
woman is leaving on a trip to Hawaii and has come in for a checkup. During the
examination the nurse learns that she has diabetes and takes oral hypoglycemic
agents. The patient needs to be concerned about which possible effect of her
medications?
Is caused by increased sebum production. - CORRECT ANSWER A 13-year-old girl is
interested in obtaining information about the cause of her acne. The nurse should
share with her that acne
The woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her
chronic disease. - CORRECT ANSWER A 75-year-old woman who has a history of
diabetes and peripheral vascular disease has been trying to remove a corn on the
bottom of her foot with a pair of scissors. The nurse will encourage her to stop
trying to remove the corn with scissors because:
Circulatory status. - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse keeps in mind that a thorough
skin assessment is extremely important because the skin holds information about
a persons
,Peripheral vasoconstriction. - CORRECT ANSWER A patient comes in for a physical
examination and complains of freezing to death while waiting for her examination.
The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool and attributes this finding to:
Distended veins - CORRECT ANSWER A patient comes to the clinic and tells the
nurse that he has been confined to his recliner chair for approximately 3 days with
his feet down and he asks the nurse to evaluate his feet. During the assessment,
the nurse might expect to find
Caused by the complete absence of melanin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER A
patient is especially worried about an area of skin on her feet that has turned
white. The health care provider has told her that her condition is vitiligo. The
nurse explains to her that vitiligo is
Color variation - CORRECT ANSWER A patient tells the nurse that he has noticed
that one of his moles has started to burn and bleed. When assessing his skin, the
nurse pays special attention to the danger signs for pigmented lesions and is
concerned with which additional finding?
Excess blood in the dilated superficial capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER A patient
comes to the clinic and states that he has noticed that his skin is redder than
normal. The nurse understands that this condition is due to hyperemia and knows
that it can be caused by:
Jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER During a skin assessment, the nurse notices that a
Mexican-American patient has skin that is yellowish-brown; however, the skin on
, the hard and soft palate is pink and the patients sclera’s are not yellow. From this
finding, the nurse could probably rule out:
Ashen, gray, or dull - CORRECT ANSWER A black patient is in the intensive care
unit because of impending shock after an accident. The nurse expects to find what
characteristics in this patients skin?
Dry mucous membranes and cracked lips - CORRECT ANSWER An older adult
woman is brought to the emergency department after being found lying on the
kitchen floor for 2 days; she is extremely dehydrated. What would the nurse
expect to see during the examination?
Senile angiomas. - CORRECT ANSWER A 42-year-old woman complains that she
has noticed several small, slightly raised, bright red dots on her chest. On
examination, the nurse expects that the spots are probably:
Clubbing of the nails - CORRECT ANSWER A 65-year-old man with emphysema and
bronchitis has come to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. On assessment, the
nurse might expect to see which finding?
Cutis marmorata. - CORRECT ANSWER A newborn infant has Down syndrome.
During the skin assessment, the nurse notices a transient mottling in the trunk
and extremities in response to the cool temperature in the examination room. The
infants mother also notices the mottling and asks what it is. The nurse knows that
this mottling is called
Chloasma - CORRECT ANSWER A 35-year-old pregnant woman comes to the clinic
for a monthly appointment. During the assessment, the nurse notices that she has
