NUR 265 EXAM 1QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!!
Question: What are the three primary anatomical layers that comprise human
skin?
✔✔ Answer:
1. Epidermis: The outermost, protective surface layer of the skin that acts as a
waterproof barrier.
2. Dermis: The thick, supportive middle layer located directly beneath the
epidermis, containing blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
3. Subcutaneous Tissue (Hypodermis): The deepest, innermost layer
composed primarily of adipose (fat) and connective tissue that provides
insulation and cushioning.
Question: What does the clinical acronym ABCDE stand for when performing a
screening assessment for melanoma or suspicious skin lesions?
✔✔ Answer:
A - Asymmetry: One half of the skin spot, mole, or lesion does not match
the appearance of the other half.
B - Border Irregularity: The outer edges of the lesion are jagged, notched,
blurry, or poorly defined rather than smooth.
C - Color Variation: The pigmentation is inconsistent, displaying multiple
shades of brown, black, tan, red, white, or blue.
D - Diameter: The spot is larger than 6 millimeters across (roughly the size
of a standard pencil eraser), though some melanomas can be smaller.
E - Evolution: The lesion exhibits noticeable changes over time in its size,
shape, color, surface texture, or triggers new symptoms like itching or
bleeding.
, annular, discrete
target
linear
Zosteriform
confluent
grouped
gyrate
polycyclic
macule
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!!
Question: What are the three primary anatomical layers that comprise human
skin?
✔✔ Answer:
1. Epidermis: The outermost, protective surface layer of the skin that acts as a
waterproof barrier.
2. Dermis: The thick, supportive middle layer located directly beneath the
epidermis, containing blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
3. Subcutaneous Tissue (Hypodermis): The deepest, innermost layer
composed primarily of adipose (fat) and connective tissue that provides
insulation and cushioning.
Question: What does the clinical acronym ABCDE stand for when performing a
screening assessment for melanoma or suspicious skin lesions?
✔✔ Answer:
A - Asymmetry: One half of the skin spot, mole, or lesion does not match
the appearance of the other half.
B - Border Irregularity: The outer edges of the lesion are jagged, notched,
blurry, or poorly defined rather than smooth.
C - Color Variation: The pigmentation is inconsistent, displaying multiple
shades of brown, black, tan, red, white, or blue.
D - Diameter: The spot is larger than 6 millimeters across (roughly the size
of a standard pencil eraser), though some melanomas can be smaller.
E - Evolution: The lesion exhibits noticeable changes over time in its size,
shape, color, surface texture, or triggers new symptoms like itching or
bleeding.
, annular, discrete
target
linear
Zosteriform
confluent
grouped
gyrate
polycyclic
macule
