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Which skin areas are usually most visibly affected by pallor in all people?
Which skin areas are usually most visibly affected by pallor in all people?
- Lower back and abdomen
- Chest and shoulders
- Forehead and cheeks
- Conjunctiva and oral mucous membranes (correct)
In black-skinned clients, how may pallor manifest?
In black-skinned clients, how may pallor manifest?
- Bluish tinge
- Ashen gray appearance (correct)
- Reddish hue
- Yellowish brown tinge
Where is cyanosis most evident in all people?
Where is cyanosis most evident in all people?
- Forehead and chin
- Feet and ankles
- Nail beds, lips, and buccal mucosa (correct)
- Upper arms and thighs
In dark-skinned clients, which areas may show evidence of cyanosis upon close inspection?
In dark-skinned clients, which areas may show evidence of cyanosis upon close inspection?
When jaundice is suspected, where should the posterior part be inspected for a yellowish color tone?
When jaundice is suspected, where should the posterior part be inspected for a yellowish color tone?
What is erythema associated with?
What is erythema associated with?
What is the term for the complete or partial lack of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes?
What is the term for the complete or partial lack of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes?
Which condition is caused by the destruction of melanocytes in an area and results in patches of hypopigmented skin?
Which condition is caused by the destruction of melanocytes in an area and results in patches of hypopigmented skin?
What are primary skin lesions?
What are primary skin lesions?
Which term describes the presence of excess interstitial fluid leading to swelling, shiny appearance, and skin blanching?
Which term describes the presence of excess interstitial fluid leading to swelling, shiny appearance, and skin blanching?
Dark-skinned clients normally have lighter pigmentation in which areas?
Dark-skinned clients normally have lighter pigmentation in which areas?
Generalized edema can indicate impaired venous circulation or dysfunction in what organ system?
Generalized edema can indicate impaired venous circulation or dysfunction in what organ system?
