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What does pallor indicate when performing a skin assessment?
What does pallor indicate when performing a skin assessment?
- Allergic reaction
- Normal skin color
- Anemia or shock (correct)
- Local infection
Which order of assessment step should be performed first?
Which order of assessment step should be performed first?
- Remove stockings/socks and drape to expose entire lower extremity
- Check for cleanliness and odors
- Assess hair, skin, and nail color for uniformity
- Examine upper extremities with client sitting or recumbent (correct)
Which skin lesion is described as a nonpalpable skin color change less than 1 cm?
Which skin lesion is described as a nonpalpable skin color change less than 1 cm?
- Macule (correct)
- Nodule
- Papule
- Weal
What is the appearance of cyanosis in dark skin?
What is the appearance of cyanosis in dark skin?
Which abnormal skin finding indicates liver dysfunction?
Which abnormal skin finding indicates liver dysfunction?
What skin condition results from the loss of the epidermis without bleeding?
What skin condition results from the loss of the epidermis without bleeding?
Which lesion is defined as a solid, deep mass greater than 1-2 cm?
Which lesion is defined as a solid, deep mass greater than 1-2 cm?
How do you assess skin turgor during a skin examination?
How do you assess skin turgor during a skin examination?
What is indicated by a linear crack in the skin?
What is indicated by a linear crack in the skin?
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics to check for in skin lesions?
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics to check for in skin lesions?
What does a Stage 1 pressure injury exhibit?
What does a Stage 1 pressure injury exhibit?
Which degree of pitting edema is described as being 6 mm in depth with a prolonged skin response?
Which degree of pitting edema is described as being 6 mm in depth with a prolonged skin response?
What is a common risk factor for skin cancer?
What is a common risk factor for skin cancer?
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) valves during ventricular contraction?
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) valves during ventricular contraction?
Which heart sounds are associated with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves?
Which heart sounds are associated with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves?
Which of the following vascular lesions is characterized by a red center with radiating red legs?
Which of the following vascular lesions is characterized by a red center with radiating red legs?
In percussion of the respiratory system, which sound indicates pneumonia or a tumor?
In percussion of the respiratory system, which sound indicates pneumonia or a tumor?
Where is the aortic area located for auscultation of heart sounds?
Where is the aortic area located for auscultation of heart sounds?
What does ecchymosis indicate in terms of skin appearance?
What does ecchymosis indicate in terms of skin appearance?
What does S3 indicate in terms of heart function?
What does S3 indicate in terms of heart function?
What sound can indicate obstructed peripheral blood flow when auscultating?
What sound can indicate obstructed peripheral blood flow when auscultating?
What is a common symptom often associated with a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
What is a common symptom often associated with a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
Which valvular function is associated with the pulmonic valve?
Which valvular function is associated with the pulmonic valve?
What does the presence of a thrill during auscultation suggest?
What does the presence of a thrill during auscultation suggest?
What is the primary effect of left-sided heart failure on the body?
What is the primary effect of left-sided heart failure on the body?
What are the characteristics of a systolic murmur?
What are the characteristics of a systolic murmur?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for myocardial infarction?
What is the normal range of cardiac output in liters per minute?
What is the normal range of cardiac output in liters per minute?
Which symptom is most associated with right-sided heart failure?
Which symptom is most associated with right-sided heart failure?
What causes a murmur to be characterized as diastolic?
What causes a murmur to be characterized as diastolic?
What is the main purpose of the atrioventricular valves?
What is the main purpose of the atrioventricular valves?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of pulmonary congestion in heart failure?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of pulmonary congestion in heart failure?
What abnormal curvature of the spine is characterized by an exaggerated lumbar curvature?
What abnormal curvature of the spine is characterized by an exaggerated lumbar curvature?
Which health promotion strategy can help decrease the risk of heart disease?
Which health promotion strategy can help decrease the risk of heart disease?
What is indicated by the presence of thrills in a patient's heart?
What is indicated by the presence of thrills in a patient's heart?
What is an expected finding in a patient suffering from osteoarthritis?
What is an expected finding in a patient suffering from osteoarthritis?
What effect does hypertension have on heart function over time?
What effect does hypertension have on heart function over time?
What is the primary function of the semilunar valves in the heart?
What is the primary function of the semilunar valves in the heart?
What characterizes bronchial breath sounds?
What characterizes bronchial breath sounds?
Which of the following describes hyperventilation?
Which of the following describes hyperventilation?
What symptoms are commonly associated with asthma?
What symptoms are commonly associated with asthma?
Which respiration pattern is characterized by a regular pattern of deep rapid breathing followed by periods of apnea?
Which respiration pattern is characterized by a regular pattern of deep rapid breathing followed by periods of apnea?
What is a primary characteristic of COPD?
What is a primary characteristic of COPD?
Which findings are expected in a patient with COPD?
Which findings are expected in a patient with COPD?
What is the correct description of rhonchi?
What is the correct description of rhonchi?
What type of blood circulation is managed by the right side of the heart?
What type of blood circulation is managed by the right side of the heart?
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