NUR 210 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
OF NURSING LATEST 2025-2026
ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED
/. The nurse is admitting a 75 year old man with a 50 year history of smoking 1 pack of
cigarettes per day. Among the patient's concerns is his chronic SOB. One nail finding
that demonstrates chronic hypoxia is...
A. pitting
B. thickening and discoloration of the nail bed
C. clubbing
D. brittleness and cracking of the nails - Answer-✅C. clubbing
/.All of the following skin lesions may be papular EXCEPT...
A. warts
B. acne
C. nevi
D. herpes zoster - Answer-✅D. herpes zoster
/.The ABCDEs of melanoma identification does not include
A. Asymmetry: one half does not match the other half
B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
C. Color: pigmentation is not uniform; there may be shades of tan, brown, and black as
well as red, white, and blue
D. Diameter: greater than 6 mm
E. Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, elevation - or new symptoms such as
bleeding, itching, or crusting - Answer-✅B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not
fade
/.A nurse observes a skin lesion with well-defined borders on the upper left thigh. It is
1.5 cm in diameter, flat, hypopigmentated, and non-palpable. What is the correct
terminology for this lesion?
A. Patch
B. Plaque
C. Papule
D. Macule - Answer-✅A. Patch
, /.When assessing hydration, the nurse will
A. Pinch a fold of skin on the medial aspect of the forearm and observe for recoil to
normal
B. Pinch a fold of skin on the abdomen and observe for recoil to normal
C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin
to recoil to normal
D. Pinch a fold of the skin on the head and allow for skin to recoil in children - Answer-
✅C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the
skin to recoil to normal
/.A fair-skinned, blonde, 18 year old woman is at the clinic for skin examination. She
reports that she always turns red within 10 minutes of going outside. She is planning a
trip to Mexico and wants to avoid getting sunburned. Which of the following would be
included in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
A. Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
D. A mild sunburn is acceptable in a fair skinned blonde person - Answer-✅A.
Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
/.A patient presents to the clinic with erythematous vesicles on the face and chest.
Some vesicles have broken open, revealing a moist, shallow, ulcerated surface; some
have scabbed over. Which of the following infectious illnesses does the nurse suspect?
A. Varicella
B. Measles
C. Roseola
D. Herpes Simplex - Answer-✅A. Varicella
/.A 24 year old patient reports an itchy red rash under her breasts. Examination reveals
large, reddened moist patches under both breasts in the skin folds. Several smaller,
raised, red lesions surround the edges of the larger patch. What is the correct
terminology for the distribution pattern of these smaller lesions?
A. Satellite
B. Discrete
C. Confluent
D. Zosteriform - Answer-✅A. Satellite
/.A 22 year old patient presents to the clinic with a large firm mass on her left earlobe.
She had her ears pierced approximately 3 weeks ago. The mass began as a small
bump and progressively enlarged to its current size of approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) in
diameter. It is not tender, reddened, or seeping any drainage. What is the term used to
describe this secondary skin lesion?
A. Crust
OF NURSING LATEST 2025-2026
ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED
/. The nurse is admitting a 75 year old man with a 50 year history of smoking 1 pack of
cigarettes per day. Among the patient's concerns is his chronic SOB. One nail finding
that demonstrates chronic hypoxia is...
A. pitting
B. thickening and discoloration of the nail bed
C. clubbing
D. brittleness and cracking of the nails - Answer-✅C. clubbing
/.All of the following skin lesions may be papular EXCEPT...
A. warts
B. acne
C. nevi
D. herpes zoster - Answer-✅D. herpes zoster
/.The ABCDEs of melanoma identification does not include
A. Asymmetry: one half does not match the other half
B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not fade
C. Color: pigmentation is not uniform; there may be shades of tan, brown, and black as
well as red, white, and blue
D. Diameter: greater than 6 mm
E. Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, elevation - or new symptoms such as
bleeding, itching, or crusting - Answer-✅B. Birthmark: cafe au lait spot that does not
fade
/.A nurse observes a skin lesion with well-defined borders on the upper left thigh. It is
1.5 cm in diameter, flat, hypopigmentated, and non-palpable. What is the correct
terminology for this lesion?
A. Patch
B. Plaque
C. Papule
D. Macule - Answer-✅A. Patch
, /.When assessing hydration, the nurse will
A. Pinch a fold of skin on the medial aspect of the forearm and observe for recoil to
normal
B. Pinch a fold of skin on the abdomen and observe for recoil to normal
C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the skin
to recoil to normal
D. Pinch a fold of the skin on the head and allow for skin to recoil in children - Answer-
✅C. Pinch a fold of skin just below the midpoint of one of the clavicles and allow the
skin to recoil to normal
/.A fair-skinned, blonde, 18 year old woman is at the clinic for skin examination. She
reports that she always turns red within 10 minutes of going outside. She is planning a
trip to Mexico and wants to avoid getting sunburned. Which of the following would be
included in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
A. Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
D. A mild sunburn is acceptable in a fair skinned blonde person - Answer-✅A.
Excessive exposure to UVA and UVB rays increases risk of sunburn and skin cancer
B. Apply sunscreen or sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure
C. Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM to reduce UVA and UVB exposure
/.A patient presents to the clinic with erythematous vesicles on the face and chest.
Some vesicles have broken open, revealing a moist, shallow, ulcerated surface; some
have scabbed over. Which of the following infectious illnesses does the nurse suspect?
A. Varicella
B. Measles
C. Roseola
D. Herpes Simplex - Answer-✅A. Varicella
/.A 24 year old patient reports an itchy red rash under her breasts. Examination reveals
large, reddened moist patches under both breasts in the skin folds. Several smaller,
raised, red lesions surround the edges of the larger patch. What is the correct
terminology for the distribution pattern of these smaller lesions?
A. Satellite
B. Discrete
C. Confluent
D. Zosteriform - Answer-✅A. Satellite
/.A 22 year old patient presents to the clinic with a large firm mass on her left earlobe.
She had her ears pierced approximately 3 weeks ago. The mass began as a small
bump and progressively enlarged to its current size of approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) in
diameter. It is not tender, reddened, or seeping any drainage. What is the term used to
describe this secondary skin lesion?
A. Crust
