NUR 223: Integumentary Test
Questions All Answered Correct
Graded to Pass (2025) Edition.
What is the purpose of the skin portion of the exam? - Answer - Assessment of skin color
(expected and unexpected) and intactness
- palpation of temperature, texture, moisture
Label below the layers of the skin - Answer
When inspecting the skin during the bedside assessment what are we looking for? - Answer -
upper and lower (arms and legs)
- extremities
- color
- intactness
How should we perform palpation during a skin assessment, and which upper and lower
extremities are involved in this examination? - Answer when palpating must always use a light
touch.
- upper extremities: forearms
- lower extremities: tibias
check for texture, temperature, moisture
note: check for palms to see if there are any ulcers too
Overall skin integrity we inspect all angles and for - Answer - intact/non-intact
- presence of lesions
What are some noteworthy observations when inspecting for lesions - Answer - color
- odor
, - location and distribution on body
- contour and consistency
- any exudate aka any foul odor is a good indication of an infection
When palpating fingers/fingertips what type of texture are we looking for? - Answer smooth,
firm, even surface
Are the dorsa of hands more sensitive? T or F - Answer T
Should skin be cold, and temperature be equally bilaterally? T or F - Answer F, skin should be
warm and temperature should equal bilaterally
What does warmth suggest normally? - Answer - normal circulatory status
- dry is a good thing as well
Can hands and feet be slightly cooler in a cool environment? T or F - Answer T
When palpating the skin for moisture, it should generally be dry and never moist. Explain why
the skin should not exhibit moisture. - Answer when moist (wet) usually can indicate there is
something that could be wrong
What position should a pt be when assessing color, intactness of bony prominences? - Answer
supine position and must be turned to assess at risk areas
VERBALIZE ASSESSMENT OF THE SACRUM/COCCYX - Answer
What are the steps for the skin assessment? - Answer 1. inspect upper and lower extremities
for color, intactness
2. palpate upper (forearms) and lower extremities (front of tibias) with light touch for texture,
temperature, moisture
3. inspect skin condition for patient lying in supine position (scapula, vertebra, coccyx, elbows,
and heels) for color and intactness
What is the largest organ of in the body? - Answer skin
Questions All Answered Correct
Graded to Pass (2025) Edition.
What is the purpose of the skin portion of the exam? - Answer - Assessment of skin color
(expected and unexpected) and intactness
- palpation of temperature, texture, moisture
Label below the layers of the skin - Answer
When inspecting the skin during the bedside assessment what are we looking for? - Answer -
upper and lower (arms and legs)
- extremities
- color
- intactness
How should we perform palpation during a skin assessment, and which upper and lower
extremities are involved in this examination? - Answer when palpating must always use a light
touch.
- upper extremities: forearms
- lower extremities: tibias
check for texture, temperature, moisture
note: check for palms to see if there are any ulcers too
Overall skin integrity we inspect all angles and for - Answer - intact/non-intact
- presence of lesions
What are some noteworthy observations when inspecting for lesions - Answer - color
- odor
, - location and distribution on body
- contour and consistency
- any exudate aka any foul odor is a good indication of an infection
When palpating fingers/fingertips what type of texture are we looking for? - Answer smooth,
firm, even surface
Are the dorsa of hands more sensitive? T or F - Answer T
Should skin be cold, and temperature be equally bilaterally? T or F - Answer F, skin should be
warm and temperature should equal bilaterally
What does warmth suggest normally? - Answer - normal circulatory status
- dry is a good thing as well
Can hands and feet be slightly cooler in a cool environment? T or F - Answer T
When palpating the skin for moisture, it should generally be dry and never moist. Explain why
the skin should not exhibit moisture. - Answer when moist (wet) usually can indicate there is
something that could be wrong
What position should a pt be when assessing color, intactness of bony prominences? - Answer
supine position and must be turned to assess at risk areas
VERBALIZE ASSESSMENT OF THE SACRUM/COCCYX - Answer
What are the steps for the skin assessment? - Answer 1. inspect upper and lower extremities
for color, intactness
2. palpate upper (forearms) and lower extremities (front of tibias) with light touch for texture,
temperature, moisture
3. inspect skin condition for patient lying in supine position (scapula, vertebra, coccyx, elbows,
and heels) for color and intactness
What is the largest organ of in the body? - Answer skin
