Question 1

A client had an excisional biopsy on a neck lesion.Which information does the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Stay in bed today to prevent excessive bleeding from the incision."
B)   "Do not drive until you have recovered from the anesthesia."
C)   "You will need to change the dressing daily for a week."
D)   "Keep the dressing on until tomorrow, then you may remove it."E) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 2

A client is seen in the clinic for a persistent hand rash.When taking the client's history,the nurse places priority on obtaining information related to which topic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age
B)   Gender
C)   Occupation and hobbies
D)   Socioeconomic statusE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 3

A client expresses concern about a rash located beneath her breast.What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   "This rash is probably due to fluid overload."
B)   "I need to wash this daily with antibacterial soap."
C)   "I can use powder to keep this area dry."
D)   "I will schedule a mammogram as soon as I can."E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

A client is admitted with inflamed soft tissue folds around his nail plates.Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information about the possible condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   "What do you do for a living?"
B)   "Do you keep your nails manicured?"
C)   "Do you have diabetes?"
D)   "Have you had any fungal nail infections?"E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The nurse observes yellow-tinged sclera on a client with dark skin.Based on this observation,what is the nurse's best action?
a.
Evaluate the client further for hepatitis.
b.

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Question 6

A client asks the nurse if a Wood's light examination is painful.Which response by the nurse is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   "A local anesthetic will be used to prevent pain."
B)   "The pain lasts only a few seconds."
C)   "Some clients feel a pressure-like sensation."
D)   "The examination does not cause discomfort."E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The nurse is planning care for an older client who has very thin skin on the backs of the hands and arms.What is the client's priority problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Risk for injury
B)   Infection
C)   Poor self-image
D)   DiscomfortE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A client has multiple bruises on the arms.Which question provides the nurse with the most information?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Are you using lotion on your skin?"
B)   "Do you have a family history of this?"
C)   "Do your arms itch?"
D)   "What medication are you taking?"E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The nurse observes hirsutism in a female client.What does the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess for deepening of the voice.
B)   Assess personal hygiene habits.
C)   Document the finding.
D)   Prepare the client for a biopsy.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 10

A client has a bluish tinge to the palms,soles,and conjunctivae.Based on these assessment data,what does the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take a medication history.
B)   Assess pulse oximetry.
C)   Assess the client's personal hygiene.
D)   Palpate the soles and palms.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The nurse reads in the chart that a client has a fine,macular rash on the lower extremities.The nurse inspects the client's skin,looking for lesions that can be described with which term?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flat
B)   Raised
C)   Rough
D)   Blood-filledE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A client has a suspected superficial fungal infection.The nurse prepares the client for a culture by explaining the procedure.Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The doctor will shave off a small piece of the lesion."
B)   "You will be performing what is called a punch biopsy."
C)   "A sample is obtained by simply scraping the lesion."
D)   "You'll squeeze material from the lesion to send to the laboratory."E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

On assessing a client's lower extremities,the nurse notices that one leg is pale and cooler to the touch.Which assessment does the nurse perform next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask about a family history of skin disorders.
B)   Palpate the client's pedal pulses bilaterally.
C)   Check for the presence of Homans' sign.
D)   Assess the client's skin for adequate skin turgor.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A client comes to the clinic reporting pain and itching from blisters on both arms.This finding indicates an abnormality in which layer of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adipose tissue
B)   Dermis
C)   Epidermis
D)   Stratum corneumE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A client has two skin lesions,each the size of a nickel,on his chest.Both lesions are flat and are a darker color than the rest of the client's skin.How does the nurse document this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two 2-cm hyperpigmented patches
B)   Two 1-inch erythematous plaques
C)   Two 2-mm pigmented papules
D)   Two 1-inch molesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The nurse is assessing for skin changes in an older woman.Which findings require immediate referral?

Accepted Answer

A)   Excessive moisture under axilla
B)   Increased hair thinning
C)   Increased presence of fungal toenails
D)   Lesion with various colors
E)   Spider veins on legsF)  Asymmetric 6-mm dark lesion on foreheadG) B) and C)
H) B) and E)

Question 17

An older client with age spots is fearful of contracting skin cancer but wants to continue his hobby of outdoor gardening.Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching about this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I will avoid staying outside during the day."
B)   "I can use only oil-based tanning lotion."
C)   "I have to start growing plants indoors."
D)   "I will wear a hat and gloves when gardening."E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

An older client expresses concern about developing new "age spots." Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Limit the time you spend in the sun."
B)   "Monitor for signs of infection."
C)   "Monitor spots for color change."
D)   "Use skin creams to prevent drying."E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A client had an excisional biopsy on a neck lesion.Which information does the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

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A client is seen in the clinic for a persistent hand rash.When taking the client's history,the nurse places priority on obtaining information related to which topic?

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A client expresses concern about a rash located beneath her breast.What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this condition?

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A client is admitted with inflamed soft tissue folds around his nail plates.Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information about the possible condition?

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The nurse observes yellow-tinged sclera on a client with dark skin.Based on this observation,what is the nurse's best action? a. Evaluate the client further for hepatitis. b.

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A client asks the nurse if a Wood's light examination is painful.Which response by the nurse is accurate?

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The nurse is planning care for an older client who has very thin skin on the backs of the hands and arms.What is the client's priority problem?

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A client has multiple bruises on the arms.Which question provides the nurse with the most information?

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The nurse observes hirsutism in a female client.What does the nurse do next?

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A client has a bluish tinge to the palms,soles,and conjunctivae.Based on these assessment data,what does the nurse do next?

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The nurse reads in the chart that a client has a fine,macular rash on the lower extremities.The nurse inspects the client's skin,looking for lesions that can be described with which term?

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A client has a suspected superficial fungal infection.The nurse prepares the client for a culture by explaining the procedure.Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the procedure?

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On assessing a client's lower extremities,the nurse notices that one leg is pale and cooler to the touch.Which assessment does the nurse perform next?

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A client comes to the clinic reporting pain and itching from blisters on both arms.This finding indicates an abnormality in which layer of the skin?

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A client has two skin lesions,each the size of a nickel,on his chest.Both lesions are flat and are a darker color than the rest of the client's skin.How does the nurse document this finding?

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The nurse is assessing for skin changes in an older woman.Which findings require immediate referral?

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An older client with age spots is fearful of contracting skin cancer but wants to continue his hobby of outdoor gardening.Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching about this issue?

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An older client expresses concern about developing new "age spots." Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client?

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A client had an excisional biopsy on a neck lesion.Which information does the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

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A client is seen in the clinic for a persistent hand rash.When taking the client's history,the nurse places priority on obtaining information related to which topic?

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A client expresses concern about a rash located beneath her breast.What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this condition?

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A client is admitted with inflamed soft tissue folds around his nail plates.Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information about the possible condition?

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A client has a suspected superficial fungal infection.The nurse prepares the client for a culture by explaining the procedure.Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the procedure?

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A client comes to the clinic reporting pain and itching from blisters on both arms.This finding indicates an abnormality in which layer of the skin?

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A client has two skin lesions,each the size of a nickel,on his chest.Both lesions are flat and are a darker color than the rest of the client's skin.How does the nurse document this finding?

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The nurse is assessing for skin changes in an older woman.Which findings require immediate referral?

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