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What is a common cause of edema?
What is a common cause of edema?
- Low cholesterol
- Dehydration
- Hypoglycemia
- High blood pressure (correct)
Which condition is least likely to cause edema?
Which condition is least likely to cause edema?
- Kidney failure
- Diabetes
- Allergic reaction (correct)
- Heart failure
Which symptom is typically associated with edema?
Which symptom is typically associated with edema?
- Swelling in affected areas (correct)
- Increased thirst
- Dry skin
- Cold extremities
What physical sign indicates that edema may be present?
What physical sign indicates that edema may be present?
Which of the following is a method to assess edema?
Which of the following is a method to assess edema?
What is the term used for the dark and thicker hair found on the scalp and eyebrows?
What is the term used for the dark and thicker hair found on the scalp and eyebrows?
What areas of the body typically contain terminal hair in males?
What areas of the body typically contain terminal hair in males?
Which type of hair is often fine and light-colored, commonly found on most body surfaces?
Which type of hair is often fine and light-colored, commonly found on most body surfaces?
During which developmental stage does terminal hair typically begin to grow in males?
During which developmental stage does terminal hair typically begin to grow in males?
Where is terminal hair additionally commonly present on the male body?
Where is terminal hair additionally commonly present on the male body?
What does it indicate if pressing on a swollen area leaves a dent in the skin?
What does it indicate if pressing on a swollen area leaves a dent in the skin?
How long should you press your finger against the swollen area to check for edema?
How long should you press your finger against the swollen area to check for edema?
What is the term used for swelling that retains a dent after pressure is applied?
What is the term used for swelling that retains a dent after pressure is applied?
Which of the following is a step to check for edema?
Which of the following is a step to check for edema?
What do you need to be cautious of when evaluating for pitting edema?
What do you need to be cautious of when evaluating for pitting edema?
What types of sensations does the skin primarily perceive?
What types of sensations does the skin primarily perceive?
What does the skin serve as a substantial surface for?
What does the skin serve as a substantial surface for?
Which of the following does not describe a function of the skin?
Which of the following does not describe a function of the skin?
What type of end-organs are found in the skin?
What type of end-organs are found in the skin?
What is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the skin?
What is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the skin?
What does the clubbing nail test indicate when it shows a positive result?
What does the clubbing nail test indicate when it shows a positive result?
What should the surface of healthy nails look like?
What should the surface of healthy nails look like?
Which feature is NOT typical of nails that exhibit consistency issues?
Which feature is NOT typical of nails that exhibit consistency issues?
What does a small window between the nail beds suggest?
What does a small window between the nail beds suggest?
Which of the following conditions is likely to lead to abnormal nail consistency?
Which of the following conditions is likely to lead to abnormal nail consistency?
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Study Notes
Edema
- Edema is the swelling of body parts, typically in the lower extremities (legs and feet).
- It usually occurs when fluid accumulates in the spaces between tissues.
- The skin often appears puffy and stretched.
- Common causes of edema include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, deep vein thrombosis and blood clots.
- To assess edema, press your finger firmly for 3 to 4 seconds against the swollen area.
- If the pressure leaves a dent in the skin, it is called “pitting edema”.
Hair Inspection and Palpation
- Hair inspection and palpation are objective data used to assess hair health.
- Final hair is the dark, thicker hair that grows mainly on the scalp and eyebrows.
- Puberty is the stage of development when hair grows in the armpits, pubic area, face, and chest in males.
- The skin is a sensory surface with neurosensory end organs for touch, pain, temperature, and pressure.
Clubbing Nail Test
- Press the fingernails of the same finger against each other, starting near the fingernail.
- Normally, a small diamond-shaped “window” appears between the nail beds.
- If this window disappears, the clubbing nail test is positive and clubbing is present.
- Clubbing is a sign that the nail is thickening and curving.
Nail Consistency
- Nails are typically smooth, regular, and not brittle or splitting.
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