NSG 3009 Health Assessment Exam 2
Review Questions Complete Latest
2025/2026 with Correct Answers and
Rationales GRADED A+
Terms in this set (106) Original
outer layer, protections, waterproof barrier,
Epidermis
melanin production
middle layer, highly vascularized, hair
Dermis
follicles, sebaceous glands
Subcutaneous insulation, fat storage, shock absorption
Skin Color created by melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
, anemia, shock (check conjunctiva/lips in dark-
Pallor
skin patients)
Cyanosis hypoxia (check nail bed, lips, mucosa)
Jaundice liver dysfunction (check sclera, hard palate)
Erythema inflammation, fever, allergy
thin skin, decreased elasticity, slower healing,
translucent, skin tears, decline in oil moisture
Older adults skin changes
sweat, decreased subq over bony prominence
leading to pressure injury
Pregnancy skin changes linea nigra, striae, melasma
immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, poor
Increased risk factors for skin breakdown
circulation
repositioning, skin hygiene, moisture barrier
Prevention of skin breakdown
creams
Wound healing aids protein, hydration, blood sugar control
Review Questions Complete Latest
2025/2026 with Correct Answers and
Rationales GRADED A+
Terms in this set (106) Original
outer layer, protections, waterproof barrier,
Epidermis
melanin production
middle layer, highly vascularized, hair
Dermis
follicles, sebaceous glands
Subcutaneous insulation, fat storage, shock absorption
Skin Color created by melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
, anemia, shock (check conjunctiva/lips in dark-
Pallor
skin patients)
Cyanosis hypoxia (check nail bed, lips, mucosa)
Jaundice liver dysfunction (check sclera, hard palate)
Erythema inflammation, fever, allergy
thin skin, decreased elasticity, slower healing,
translucent, skin tears, decline in oil moisture
Older adults skin changes
sweat, decreased subq over bony prominence
leading to pressure injury
Pregnancy skin changes linea nigra, striae, melasma
immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, poor
Increased risk factors for skin breakdown
circulation
repositioning, skin hygiene, moisture barrier
Prevention of skin breakdown
creams
Wound healing aids protein, hydration, blood sugar control
