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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 61 : Managements of Patients with Dermatologic Problems Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has developed Kaposis sarcoma secondary to HIV infection. The nurse should be aware that this form of malignancy originates in what part of the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposis sarcoma originates in endothelial cells lining small blood vessels, not in connective tissue, smooth muscle, or neural tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A patient requires a full-thickness graft to cover a chronic wound. How is the donor site selected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Donor site selection for full-thickness grafts prioritizes matching the color and texture of the surgical site to minimize scarring and ensure aesthetic compatibility.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has just been told that he has malignant melanoma. The nurse caring for this patient should anticipate that the patient will undergo what treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wide excision is the primary treatment for malignant melanoma to remove the lesion and assess staging. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation are secondary or palliative options.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is leading a health promotion workshop that is focusing on cancer prevention. What action is most likely to reduce participants risks of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting sun exposure is the most effective way to reduce BCC risk, as UV radiation is the primary cause. Nutrition, family history, and other radiation exposures are less directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A patient diagnosed with a stasis ulcer has been hospitalized. There is an order to change the dressing and provide wound care. Which activity should the nurse first perform when providing wound care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the first step in wound care to prevent infection, per standard precautions. Assessing drainage, removing the dressing, and donning gloves follow.