12 Questions
Which skin areas are usually most visibly affected by pallor in all people?
Conjunctiva and oral mucous membranes
In black-skinned clients, how may pallor manifest?
Ashen gray appearance
Where is cyanosis most evident in all people?
Nail beds, lips, and buccal mucosa
In dark-skinned clients, which areas may show evidence of cyanosis upon close inspection?
Palms and soles
When jaundice is suspected, where should the posterior part be inspected for a yellowish color tone?
Hard palate
What is erythema associated with?
Skin redness
What is the term for the complete or partial lack of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes?
Albinism
Which condition is caused by the destruction of melanocytes in an area and results in patches of hypopigmented skin?
Vitiligo
What are primary skin lesions?
Lesions that appear initially in response to changes in the skin's environment
Which term describes the presence of excess interstitial fluid leading to swelling, shiny appearance, and skin blanching?
Edema
Dark-skinned clients normally have lighter pigmentation in which areas?
Palms, lips, and nail beds
Generalized edema can indicate impaired venous circulation or dysfunction in what organ system?
Cardiovascular system
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of pallor in clients with varying skin tones, including dark skin, brown skin, and black skin. Learn about how pallor manifests in different individuals based on their skin pigmentation.
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