Nurs 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 1
NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Chloe has a rash located superior to her naval. This rash occurs when the skin comes in contact
with the metal from her belt buckle or the button on her jeans. This is an example of:
A. Tinea Versicolor
B. Actinic Keratosis
C. Lichen Planus
D. Contact Dermatitis - ANSWER-D. Contact Dermatitis
A lipoma is a malignant tumor of mature fat cells.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
Describe Koebner phenomenon. - ANSWER-Koebner phenomenon is when physical skin
pressure precedes a psoriatic lesion at the same site of contact.
What is Auspitz sign? - ANSWER-In psoriasis, bleeding spots when scales are scraped off
Claudia's husband found a lesion that appeared on her back. The distribution is similar to that of
a Christmas tree, what could this be a sign of? - ANSWER-Pityriasis Rosea
The Christmas tree shaped patch that appears first in Pityriasis Rosea is known as: - ANSWER-
Herald Patch
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Herpes Zoster is caused by the activation of what virus? - ANSWER-Varicella Virus
Herpes zoster (shingles) is typically painless, True or False? - ANSWER-False, intense pain is a
hallmark of herpes zoster, distinguishing it from other rashes. If the rash is not painful, herpes
zoster is less likely
What differentiates contact dermatitis and herpes zoster? - ANSWER-The presence of a PAINFUL
lesion
Blackhead (Open/Closed) Comedone? - ANSWER-Open Comedone
White Head (Open/Closed) Comedone? - ANSWER-Closed Comedone
Robert often gets small, red bumps with a white center after shaving his face, what could this
be? - ANSWER-Folliculitis: inflammation of the hair follicles, usually due to superficial skin
infection
What is the difference between Cellulitis and Folliculitis? - ANSWER-Folliculitis is superficial and
occurs in the hair follicle while Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that spreads to the deeper
layers of the skin including the dermis and subcutaneous tissues
Superficial fungal infection that causes hypo- or hyperpigmentation pathed on the trunk or back
is called? - ANSWER-Tinea versicolor
What is the Woods Lamp used for? - ANSWER-Illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders,
pigmentation problems
Where is Tineas Faciei located? - ANSWER-The face
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Where is Tinea cruris? - ANSWER-groin, jock itch
A 45 year old woman comes in with a shiny flat topped purple reticulated scales on her tongue,
wrists and hands. She says that it is very itchy. What could this be? - ANSWER-Lichen Planus
Marley is a 60 year old Caucasian Man who loves to run marathons while living in Texas. He
came in for a rough patch on the top of his head. It's raised, not painful or itchy. He confessed
that sometime he forgets to use sunscreen on his bald spot. What could this be? - ANSWER-
Actinic Keratosis
Grouped vesicle on erythematous base, erosions crating, pain, tenderness, paresthesia and
burning sensation found on the mouth or genitals. What could this be? - ANSWER-Herpes
Simplex
Freckles are exams of what type of common skin Lesion? - ANSWER-Macule: flat discolored area
of the skin thatbis usuallu less than 1 cm in diameter
For which age group is a functional assessment the most critical?
A. Children
B. Adolescents
C. Adults
D. Older Adults - ANSWER-D. Older Adults
And insect bite that is the size of a dime would be considered what type of common skin lesion?
- ANSWER-Papule: a small, raised, solid bunk on the skin, typically less than 1 cm in diameter
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NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Chloe has a rash located superior to her naval. This rash occurs when the skin comes in contact
with the metal from her belt buckle or the button on her jeans. This is an example of:
A. Tinea Versicolor
B. Actinic Keratosis
C. Lichen Planus
D. Contact Dermatitis - ANSWER-D. Contact Dermatitis
A lipoma is a malignant tumor of mature fat cells.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
Describe Koebner phenomenon. - ANSWER-Koebner phenomenon is when physical skin
pressure precedes a psoriatic lesion at the same site of contact.
What is Auspitz sign? - ANSWER-In psoriasis, bleeding spots when scales are scraped off
Claudia's husband found a lesion that appeared on her back. The distribution is similar to that of
a Christmas tree, what could this be a sign of? - ANSWER-Pityriasis Rosea
The Christmas tree shaped patch that appears first in Pityriasis Rosea is known as: - ANSWER-
Herald Patch
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Herpes Zoster is caused by the activation of what virus? - ANSWER-Varicella Virus
Herpes zoster (shingles) is typically painless, True or False? - ANSWER-False, intense pain is a
hallmark of herpes zoster, distinguishing it from other rashes. If the rash is not painful, herpes
zoster is less likely
What differentiates contact dermatitis and herpes zoster? - ANSWER-The presence of a PAINFUL
lesion
Blackhead (Open/Closed) Comedone? - ANSWER-Open Comedone
White Head (Open/Closed) Comedone? - ANSWER-Closed Comedone
Robert often gets small, red bumps with a white center after shaving his face, what could this
be? - ANSWER-Folliculitis: inflammation of the hair follicles, usually due to superficial skin
infection
What is the difference between Cellulitis and Folliculitis? - ANSWER-Folliculitis is superficial and
occurs in the hair follicle while Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that spreads to the deeper
layers of the skin including the dermis and subcutaneous tissues
Superficial fungal infection that causes hypo- or hyperpigmentation pathed on the trunk or back
is called? - ANSWER-Tinea versicolor
What is the Woods Lamp used for? - ANSWER-Illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders,
pigmentation problems
Where is Tineas Faciei located? - ANSWER-The face
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Where is Tinea cruris? - ANSWER-groin, jock itch
A 45 year old woman comes in with a shiny flat topped purple reticulated scales on her tongue,
wrists and hands. She says that it is very itchy. What could this be? - ANSWER-Lichen Planus
Marley is a 60 year old Caucasian Man who loves to run marathons while living in Texas. He
came in for a rough patch on the top of his head. It's raised, not painful or itchy. He confessed
that sometime he forgets to use sunscreen on his bald spot. What could this be? - ANSWER-
Actinic Keratosis
Grouped vesicle on erythematous base, erosions crating, pain, tenderness, paresthesia and
burning sensation found on the mouth or genitals. What could this be? - ANSWER-Herpes
Simplex
Freckles are exams of what type of common skin Lesion? - ANSWER-Macule: flat discolored area
of the skin thatbis usuallu less than 1 cm in diameter
For which age group is a functional assessment the most critical?
A. Children
B. Adolescents
C. Adults
D. Older Adults - ANSWER-D. Older Adults
And insect bite that is the size of a dime would be considered what type of common skin lesion?
- ANSWER-Papule: a small, raised, solid bunk on the skin, typically less than 1 cm in diameter
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