MCCN SDAP X - Foundations Exam 3 Questions with Complete Answers, Graded to Pass

cyst - cORRECT sOLUTION Encapsulated fluid-filled cavity in dermis or subcutaneous layer, tensely elevating skin ulcer - cORRECT sOLUTION Deep depression extending into dermis, irregular shape wheal - cORRECT sOLUTION Superficial, raised, transient, and erythematous. Irregular due to edema keloid - cORRECT sOLUTION A hypertrophic scar macule - cORRECT sOLUTION Flat circumscribed color change less than 1 cm fissure - cORRECT sOLUTION Linear crack with abrupt edges that extends into dermis excoriation - cORRECT sOLUTION Self inflicted abrasion that is superficial and sometimes crusted papule - cORRECT sOLUTION Elevated, circumscribed, palpable superficial thickening in the epidermis. Less than 1 cm. nodule - cORRECT sOLUTION Solid, elevated, hard or soft, larger than 1 cm. Extends deep into the dermis functional ability - cORRECT sOLUTION ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society functional assessment - cORRECT sOLUTION assesses functional ability functional assessment includes - cORRECT sOLUTION ADLs, Instrumental ADLs, physical performance instrumental ADLs - cORRECT sOLUTION related to independent living, i.e. balancing a checkbook, grocery shopping, preparing a meal older adults and cognition, emotion, and socialization considerations - cORRECT sOLUTION mental status exam depression occurs often associated with functional impairment assess social domain factors older adults and the maintenance of independence - cORRECT sOLUTION health promotional activities: - age-appropriate exercise health maintenance: - regular PCP visits - screenings for chronic illnesses - management of chronic illnesses #1 way to ensure patients safety during assessment - cORRECT sOLUTION wash hands assessment techniques - cORRECT sOLUTION inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - use of senses, objective inspection - cORRECT sOLUTION generally first, starts as soon as you walk in, both sides, examine what aspect of fingers do you use for palpation? - cORRECT sOLUTION flats of fingers palpation - cORRECT sOLUTION always follows inspection, slow, systematic (light to deep), back of hands for temperature crepetus - cORRECT sOLUTION air built up in subcutaneous tissue; feels like a "rice crispy" what are you assessing with percussion? - cORRECT sOLUTION density of underlying structures; detecting abnormal masses, presence of fluid, and other obstructions