Skin Cancers Overview
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What is a common risk factor for Candidiasis?

  • Obesity (correct)
  • Acute accidental wounds
  • Exposure to UV light
  • Fair complexion

Which skin condition is characterized by a waxy, raised, stuck-on appearance mainly found on the trunk, face, scalp, and neck?

  • Seborrheic Keratosis (correct)
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma

What skin problem is associated with heightened fragility of dermal capillaries leading to extravasation?

  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Skin Tears (correct)
  • Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Which skin condition is characterized by rough scaly sandpaper patches and a pink to reddish-brown color with an erythematous base?

<p>Actinic Keratosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common precancerous skin condition related to UV light exposure and typically seen in older individuals?

<p>Squamous Cell Carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is characterized by a pearly papule with prominent telangiectasia?

<p>Basal Cell Carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common skin cancer that presents as a firm, irregular, fleshy, pink-colored nodule that becomes reddened and scaly?

<p>Squamous Cell Carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin cancer accounts for less than 5% of cases but is responsible for most skin cancer deaths?

<p>Melanoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are pressure ulcers most commonly developed on the body?

<p>Bony prominences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin issue is associated with avoidable and unavoidable injuries, with the highest incidence reported in hospitalized or institutionalized older adults?

<p>Pressure Ulcers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for the development of candidiasis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant risk factor for the development of melanoma?

<p>Having multiple atypical moles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about basal cell carcinoma is true?

<p>It rarely metastasizes to other parts of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?

<p>Immobility and friction/shear forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about squamous cell carcinoma is correct?

<p>It is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment approach for pressure ulcers?

<p>Prevention and early identification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of candidiasis?

<p>Immunosuppression due to medications or disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin cancers is characterized by the development of pearly or waxy nodules?

<p>Basal cell carcinoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is most likely to metastasize and spread to other parts of the body?

<p>Melanoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma?

<p>Chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common skin problem in older people?

<p>Pressure Ulcers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by mites and intense itching?

<p>Scabies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin problem is a consequence of xerosis and poses a threat to skin integrity?

<p>Pruritus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin cancer is the most aggressive and prone to metastasis?

<p>Melanoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin cancer arises from the basal cells in the outermost layer of the skin?

<p>Basal Cell Carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for Candidiasis?

<p>Immunosuppression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by a waxy, raised, stuck-on appearance mainly found on the trunk, face, scalp, and neck?

<p>Seborrheic Keratosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common precancerous skin condition related to UV light exposure and typically seen in older individuals?

<p>Actinic Keratosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by rough scaly sandpaper patches and a pink to reddish-brown color with an erythematous base?

<p>Psoriasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skin problem is associated with heightened fragility of dermal capillaries leading to extravasation?

<p>Rosacea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is the most common and often appears as a pearly or waxy bump?

<p>Basal Cell Carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is the most aggressive and can spread rapidly to other parts of the body?

<p>Melanoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by the development of pressure sores or ulcers, often seen in bedridden or immobile individuals?

<p>Pressure Ulcers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is the second most common and can appear as a red, scaly patch or a raised, wart-like growth?

<p>Squamous Cell Carcinoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?

<p>Impaired mobility or immobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for Candidiasis?

<p>Female gender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding Melanoma?

<p>It only affects older individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Basal Cell Carcinoma?

<p>It most often occurs in sun-exposed areas of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is NOT a known risk factor for developing Pressure Ulcers?

<p>Increased mobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

<p>It rarely affects older adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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