40 Questions
What is a common risk factor for Candidiasis?
Obesity
Which skin condition is characterized by a waxy, raised, stuck-on appearance mainly found on the trunk, face, scalp, and neck?
Seborrheic Keratosis
What skin problem is associated with heightened fragility of dermal capillaries leading to extravasation?
Skin Tears
Which skin condition is characterized by rough scaly sandpaper patches and a pink to reddish-brown color with an erythematous base?
Actinic Keratosis
What is a common precancerous skin condition related to UV light exposure and typically seen in older individuals?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which type of skin cancer is characterized by a pearly papule with prominent telangiectasia?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is the second most common skin cancer that presents as a firm, irregular, fleshy, pink-colored nodule that becomes reddened and scaly?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which skin cancer accounts for less than 5% of cases but is responsible for most skin cancer deaths?
Melanoma
Where are pressure ulcers most commonly developed on the body?
Bony prominences
Which skin issue is associated with avoidable and unavoidable injuries, with the highest incidence reported in hospitalized or institutionalized older adults?
Pressure Ulcers
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for the development of candidiasis?
All of the above
What is the most significant risk factor for the development of melanoma?
Having multiple atypical moles
Which of the following statements about basal cell carcinoma is true?
It rarely metastasizes to other parts of the body
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?
Immobility and friction/shear forces
Which of the following statements about squamous cell carcinoma is correct?
It is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation
What is the primary treatment approach for pressure ulcers?
Prevention and early identification
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of candidiasis?
Immunosuppression due to medications or disease
Which of the following skin cancers is characterized by the development of pearly or waxy nodules?
Basal cell carcinoma
Which type of skin cancer is most likely to metastasize and spread to other parts of the body?
Melanoma
What is the primary risk factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma?
Chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation
What is the most common skin problem in older people?
Pressure Ulcers
Which skin condition is characterized by mites and intense itching?
Scabies
Which skin problem is a consequence of xerosis and poses a threat to skin integrity?
Pruritus
Which skin cancer is the most aggressive and prone to metastasis?
Melanoma
Which skin cancer arises from the basal cells in the outermost layer of the skin?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which of the following is a common risk factor for Candidiasis?
Immunosuppression
Which skin condition is characterized by a waxy, raised, stuck-on appearance mainly found on the trunk, face, scalp, and neck?
Seborrheic Keratosis
What is a common precancerous skin condition related to UV light exposure and typically seen in older individuals?
Actinic Keratosis
Which skin condition is characterized by rough scaly sandpaper patches and a pink to reddish-brown color with an erythematous base?
Psoriasis
What skin problem is associated with heightened fragility of dermal capillaries leading to extravasation?
Rosacea
Which type of skin cancer is the most common and often appears as a pearly or waxy bump?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which type of skin cancer is the most aggressive and can spread rapidly to other parts of the body?
Melanoma
Which skin condition is characterized by the development of pressure sores or ulcers, often seen in bedridden or immobile individuals?
Pressure Ulcers
Which type of skin cancer is the second most common and can appear as a red, scaly patch or a raised, wart-like growth?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is a common risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?
Impaired mobility or immobility
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for Candidiasis?
Female gender
What is a common misconception regarding Melanoma?
It only affects older individuals
Which of the following statements is true about Basal Cell Carcinoma?
It most often occurs in sun-exposed areas of the body
What condition is NOT a known risk factor for developing Pressure Ulcers?
Increased mobility
Which of the following is a common misconception about Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
It rarely affects older adults
Study Notes
- Patient in cardiac surgery unit with aortic valve replacement and CABG 15 days ago
- Complications include left CVA, delirium, and needing Ativan around the clock
- Nursing assessment shows orientation to person only, needs maximum assistance in ADLs, and incontinent
- Skin assessment reveals stage III pressure ulcer on sacrum, eschar on left heel, and "boggy" right heel
- Braden Scale score is 13 indicating high risk for pressure ulcers
- Medications include Lasix, digoxin, captopril, and Tylenol for pain
- Patient consumes approximately 50% of meals, worsened CHF requiring increased diuretic dose
Learn about the characteristics and risk factors of common skin cancers including Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Understand the ABCDE rules for identifying melanoma and its high mortality rate.
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