NSG 3107 - FINAL EXAM LATEST
VERSION 2025 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FROM A
VERIFIED SOURCE
Differences in pediatric skin - CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermal layer
less bound to dermal layer - prone to separation, especially preterm
infants
More contact w/ bodily fluids
Higher risk of accidental injury
Higher risk of inflammatory disorders
Factors enhancing skin healing - CORRECT ANSWER-Good nutrition
Moist clean environment
,Rash assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Location
Extent
Colour
Type
Pruritus
Pain/tenderness
Infection
Swelling
Bleeding
3 types of lesions - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythema, ecchymosis,
petechiae
Factors delaying skin healing - CORRECT ANSWER-Immune
compromise
Impaired circulation
Stress
Infection, antiseptics, medications
Medical conditions
, Foreign bodies, friction
Important history when assessing skin conditions - CORRECT
ANSWER-Age of onset
Irritants
FHx
Asthma
Hay fever
Responses to foods/other substances
Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-A reddened area caused by increased
amounts of oxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature
Ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Localized red or purple
discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into dermis and
subcutaneous tissues (brusing)
Petichiae - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinpoint, tiny, and sharp circumscribed
spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis
VERSION 2025 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FROM A
VERIFIED SOURCE
Differences in pediatric skin - CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermal layer
less bound to dermal layer - prone to separation, especially preterm
infants
More contact w/ bodily fluids
Higher risk of accidental injury
Higher risk of inflammatory disorders
Factors enhancing skin healing - CORRECT ANSWER-Good nutrition
Moist clean environment
,Rash assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Location
Extent
Colour
Type
Pruritus
Pain/tenderness
Infection
Swelling
Bleeding
3 types of lesions - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythema, ecchymosis,
petechiae
Factors delaying skin healing - CORRECT ANSWER-Immune
compromise
Impaired circulation
Stress
Infection, antiseptics, medications
Medical conditions
, Foreign bodies, friction
Important history when assessing skin conditions - CORRECT
ANSWER-Age of onset
Irritants
FHx
Asthma
Hay fever
Responses to foods/other substances
Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-A reddened area caused by increased
amounts of oxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature
Ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Localized red or purple
discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into dermis and
subcutaneous tissues (brusing)
Petichiae - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinpoint, tiny, and sharp circumscribed
spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis
