NSG 6020 WEEK 9 STUDY GUIDE
Questions and Answers
1. The largest organ of the body is which of the following?: Skin
2. Most common form of skin cancer:: Basal cell carcinoma
3. Which of the following lesions would necessitate further evaluation?:
Diameter 5 cm
4. Which of the following is not part of the evaluation of skin lesions?:
Blanching
5. Which structure of the skin is responsible for the formation of
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, melanin?: Epi- dermis
6. Which of the following is a risk factor for melanoma?: Freckles
7. Providers should advise patients to use a sunscreen with sun
protective factor of at least what: 30 SPF
8. A 40-year-old female reports a 2-day history of painful lesions on
her left side. Upon examination, a cluster of erythematous vesicular
lesions noted along the left trunk in a dermatomal distribution. What
is the most likely diagnosis?: Herpes Zoster
9. Term for a fluid lesion greater than 1 cm:: Bulla
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Questions and Answers
1. The largest organ of the body is which of the following?: Skin
2. Most common form of skin cancer:: Basal cell carcinoma
3. Which of the following lesions would necessitate further evaluation?:
Diameter 5 cm
4. Which of the following is not part of the evaluation of skin lesions?:
Blanching
5. Which structure of the skin is responsible for the formation of
1/
6
, melanin?: Epi- dermis
6. Which of the following is a risk factor for melanoma?: Freckles
7. Providers should advise patients to use a sunscreen with sun
protective factor of at least what: 30 SPF
8. A 40-year-old female reports a 2-day history of painful lesions on
her left side. Upon examination, a cluster of erythematous vesicular
lesions noted along the left trunk in a dermatomal distribution. What
is the most likely diagnosis?: Herpes Zoster
9. Term for a fluid lesion greater than 1 cm:: Bulla
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