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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 64 : Introduction to the Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who points out a small, round, flat area of skin that is a different color than the surrounding tissue. What term should the nurse use to document this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should document this finding as a macule, which describes a flat, round, and colored area of skin. A papule is solid and has an elevated, obvious raised border. A vesicle is elevated, round, and filled with serum. A wheal is elevated, has an irregular border, and contains no free fluid.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine checkup, a nurse observes the client's skin to be tight and shiny. Which of the following is the correct indication of this sign?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tight, shiny skin suggests fluid retention. Loose, dry skin may indicate dehydration. Tight, shiny skin does not suggest protein deficiency or sebum deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following conditions is the cause of thickening of the nail?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-standing poor circulation leads to nail thickening, especially of the lower extremities. Nails thicken when there is a fungal infection and poor circulation. Clubbing of the nails suggests a long-standing cardiopulmonary disease. Concave-shaped nails are a sign of iron-deficiency anemia. Myocardial infarction does not cause thickening of nails.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication classification is prescribed when allergy is a factor causing the skin disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antihistamines are frequently prescribed when an allergy is a factor in causing the skin disorder. They relieve itching and shorten the duration of allergic reaction. Corticosteroids are used to relieve inflammatory or allergic symptoms. Antibiotics are used to treat infectious disorders. Local anesthetics are used to relieve minor skin pain and itching.
Question 5 of 5
A client is coming to the office to have a growth removed by the doctor. The client asks 'What does cryosurgery do to the growth?' What is the correct response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy tissue. The other statements are false.