BSMCON NUR 2102 TEST 2 (Hair, skin,
nails) with correct answers graded A
Early signs of melanoma - correct answerA- asymmetry
B- border
C- color
D- diameter
E- elevation
F- feeling
Primary function of the skin - correct answerProtection
Perception
Temperature regulation
Secondary functions of the skin - correct answerCommunication
Synthesis of vitamin D
Body image
Identification
Prevents penetration
Wound repair
Absorption/excretion
Different types of colors the skin may be - correct answerCyanosis
Pallor
Jaundice
Hypopigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
Normal findings of skin - correct answerPigmented nevi
Freckles
Patch
Striae
Abnormal findings of the skin - correct answerMelanoma
Vitiligo
What to palpate on the skin - correct answerTexture
Temperature
Moisture
Turgor
Thickness
Normal palpating of the skin - correct answerTexture- smooth, soft, intact
Temperature- warm
Mobility & turgor- rapid recoil
Thickness- varies based on age
, BSMCON NUR 2102 TEST 2 (Hair, skin,
nails) with correct answers graded A
Wood's light - correct answerMagnifier, light, ultraviolet light to detect fluorescing lesions
(used to detect fungus)
Normal findings in the hair - correct answerSmooth
Shiny, soft
Consistent balding pattern
Name the different types of drainage - correct answerSerous- clear, watery, straw
colored, rise of protein in tissue
Serosanguineous- liquid blood (almost pink like)
Sanguineous- bright red blood, to blood vessel, occur in cleaning of wound
Purulent- green/yellow, may have odor
Name the different shapes of lesions - correct answerRound/oval
Annular
Iris
Gyrate
Name the different patterns of lesions - correct answerSingular
Grouped/clustered
Polycyclic
Confluent
Linear
Zosteriform
Generalized
annular/circular
ex. Eczema, ringworm, insect bite - correct answerName this shape
Target (iris)
ex. Lyme disease, erythema, multi force - correct answerName this shape (aka bulls
eye lesion)
Gyrate
ex. Urticaria, erythema annular sentifugum - correct answerName this shape (refers to
twisted, coiled or spiral-like lesions)
Discrete
ex. Nevi or insect bite - correct answerName this shape (single lesion that remains
separate)
Grouped
ex. Herpes simplex, impetigo - correct answerName this shape (grouped or clustered)
nails) with correct answers graded A
Early signs of melanoma - correct answerA- asymmetry
B- border
C- color
D- diameter
E- elevation
F- feeling
Primary function of the skin - correct answerProtection
Perception
Temperature regulation
Secondary functions of the skin - correct answerCommunication
Synthesis of vitamin D
Body image
Identification
Prevents penetration
Wound repair
Absorption/excretion
Different types of colors the skin may be - correct answerCyanosis
Pallor
Jaundice
Hypopigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
Normal findings of skin - correct answerPigmented nevi
Freckles
Patch
Striae
Abnormal findings of the skin - correct answerMelanoma
Vitiligo
What to palpate on the skin - correct answerTexture
Temperature
Moisture
Turgor
Thickness
Normal palpating of the skin - correct answerTexture- smooth, soft, intact
Temperature- warm
Mobility & turgor- rapid recoil
Thickness- varies based on age
, BSMCON NUR 2102 TEST 2 (Hair, skin,
nails) with correct answers graded A
Wood's light - correct answerMagnifier, light, ultraviolet light to detect fluorescing lesions
(used to detect fungus)
Normal findings in the hair - correct answerSmooth
Shiny, soft
Consistent balding pattern
Name the different types of drainage - correct answerSerous- clear, watery, straw
colored, rise of protein in tissue
Serosanguineous- liquid blood (almost pink like)
Sanguineous- bright red blood, to blood vessel, occur in cleaning of wound
Purulent- green/yellow, may have odor
Name the different shapes of lesions - correct answerRound/oval
Annular
Iris
Gyrate
Name the different patterns of lesions - correct answerSingular
Grouped/clustered
Polycyclic
Confluent
Linear
Zosteriform
Generalized
annular/circular
ex. Eczema, ringworm, insect bite - correct answerName this shape
Target (iris)
ex. Lyme disease, erythema, multi force - correct answerName this shape (aka bulls
eye lesion)
Gyrate
ex. Urticaria, erythema annular sentifugum - correct answerName this shape (refers to
twisted, coiled or spiral-like lesions)
Discrete
ex. Nevi or insect bite - correct answerName this shape (single lesion that remains
separate)
Grouped
ex. Herpes simplex, impetigo - correct answerName this shape (grouped or clustered)
