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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun
exposure and photo damage? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Actinic
keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail
syndrome, you order: - CORRECT ANSWER>>BUN &
Creatinine
Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are
not uncommon for her age. You would describe these as: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Macules
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Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis.
You realize this is cause by a(n): - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Dermatophyte
Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a
>1 inch indentation up to midtibia bilaterally. You document
this as: - CORRECT ANSWER>>+4 edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a
+Auspitz sign. This aides you in the diagnosis of: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Psoriasis
As you gather you history from a patient with atopic
dermatitis what other items in the personal or family history
would you expect with this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Asthma
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Which of the following statements best describes squamous
cell carcinoma? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Often has a
keratinous horn
You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced.
He is 3 days old. You realize that for this to be a normal
finding it must be gone within: - CORRECT ANSWER>>1 week
What are the major components to be documented for a skin
lesion? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>-Distribution
-Configuration
-Palpable features
-Pattern
-All of the above
Which of the following presentations suggests a diagnosis of
a malignant melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Lesion with
border irregularity
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All of the following statements concerning basal cell
carcinoma are true EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER>>It is most
often found on abdomen or trunk
The NP denotes a bruit above and to the left of the umbilicus.
This finding is consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER>>History
of HTN
As you palpate the abdomen, + rebound tenderness at
McBurney's point would alert you to: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Appendicitis
Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Later disease presentation often
includes iron deficiency anemia
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and
containing clear serous fluid is best described as - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste
occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this as: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Rough, thickened epidermis,
accentuated skin markings
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun
exposure and photo damage? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Actinic
keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail
syndrome, you order: - CORRECT ANSWER>>BUN &
Creatinine
Mary D. an 84 y.o F has multiple solar lentils <1 cm. These are
not uncommon for her age. You would describe these as: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Macules
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Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis.
You realize this is cause by a(n): - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Dermatophyte
Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a
>1 inch indentation up to midtibia bilaterally. You document
this as: - CORRECT ANSWER>>+4 edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a
+Auspitz sign. This aides you in the diagnosis of: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Psoriasis
As you gather you history from a patient with atopic
dermatitis what other items in the personal or family history
would you expect with this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Asthma
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Which of the following statements best describes squamous
cell carcinoma? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Often has a
keratinous horn
You are assessing a newborn and note the baby is jaundiced.
He is 3 days old. You realize that for this to be a normal
finding it must be gone within: - CORRECT ANSWER>>1 week
What are the major components to be documented for a skin
lesion? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>-Distribution
-Configuration
-Palpable features
-Pattern
-All of the above
Which of the following presentations suggests a diagnosis of
a malignant melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Lesion with
border irregularity
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All of the following statements concerning basal cell
carcinoma are true EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER>>It is most
often found on abdomen or trunk
The NP denotes a bruit above and to the left of the umbilicus.
This finding is consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER>>History
of HTN
As you palpate the abdomen, + rebound tenderness at
McBurney's point would alert you to: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Appendicitis
Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Later disease presentation often
includes iron deficiency anemia
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and
containing clear serous fluid is best described as - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste
occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this as: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Rough, thickened epidermis,
accentuated skin markings
