ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) | NEW UPDATE 2026/27 |
WILKES UNIVERSITY
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous
fluid is best described as - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification.
The NP identifies this as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rough, thickened epidermis,
accentuated skin markings
On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is
about 0.75 cm in diameter, brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this
lesion is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Macule
In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following
characteristic of a mole would need intervention: - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and occasionally
pruritic
The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A circle or ring shape
An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all
except: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dark eyes
Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk
for melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intense, intermittent sun exposure
,An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with
telangiectasia on his nose. This is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Basal cell carcinoma
An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower
back that has doubled in size the past ?. The NP should: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Refer immediately to a dermatologist
The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B (bridging): connection across sides
Your patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has
pinhead sized, smooth, white, raised areas. You document this as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Milia
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo
damage? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actinic keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Macules
Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is
cause by a(n): - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dermatophyte
, Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation
up to mid-tibia bilaterally. You document this as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-+4
edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides
you in the diagnosis of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Asthma
Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-1 week
What are the major components to be documented for a skin lesion? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Distribution
-Configuration
-Palpable features
-Pattern
-All of the above
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) | NEW UPDATE 2026/27 |
WILKES UNIVERSITY
A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous
fluid is best described as - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bulla
The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification.
The NP identifies this as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rough, thickened epidermis,
accentuated skin markings
On examination of a client's skin, the nurse practitioner finds a lesion that is
about 0.75 cm in diameter, brown, and circumscribed. Correct term for this
lesion is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Macule
In performing a skin assessment, the NP understands that the following
characteristic of a mole would need intervention: - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
new 2mm mole that is brown with a red, irregular border, and occasionally
pruritic
The NP describes an annular skin lesion as usually arranged in - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A circle or ring shape
An NP educating patients realizes that risk factors for skin cancer include all
except: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dark eyes
Which of the following in a client's history would place the patient most at risk
for melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intense, intermittent sun exposure
,An elderly retired farmer presents with a rolled border, pearly, firm nodule with
telangiectasia on his nose. This is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Basal cell carcinoma
An adult female presents with an irregular, variegated nevus on her left lower
back that has doubled in size the past ?. The NP should: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Refer immediately to a dermatologist
The ABCDs of melanoma identification include all of the following EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B (bridging): connection across sides
Your patient is 2 weeks old. During your assessment, you note that she has
pinhead sized, smooth, white, raised areas. You document this as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Milia
Which skin lesions are directly related to chronic sun exposure and photo
damage? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actinic keratosis
In your assessment you note Ms. Angel has white nail syndrome, you order: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Macules
Lou, a 50 yo homeless man is diagnosed with tinea capitis. You realize this is
cause by a(n): - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dermatophyte
, Ron R presents with dependent edema. You assess he has a >1 inch indentation
up to mid-tibia bilaterally. You document this as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-+4
edema
The most common type of melanoma is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Superficial
You are assessing Arlene C's skin complaint. You get a +Auspitz sign. This aides
you in the diagnosis of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Asthma
Which of the following statements best describes squamous cell carcinoma? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-1 week
What are the major components to be documented for a skin lesion? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Distribution
-Configuration
-Palpable features
-Pattern
-All of the above
