NURS 317 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers
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NURS 317 Exam Questions With 100%
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What should you palpate for in a skin exam - answertemperature
turgor
texture
moisture
edema
skin lesions
what are abnormal findings for skin turgor - answertenting: several seconds to return to
position, seen with dehydration
increased t...
NURS 317 Exam Questions With 100%
Verified Answers
What should you palpate for in a skin exam - answer✔temperature
turgor
texture
moisture
edema
skin lesions
what are abnormal findings for skin turgor - answer✔tenting: several seconds to return to
position, seen with dehydration
increased turgor: skin cannot be lifted, may be due to edema
how do you inspect for edema - answer✔Firmly depress skin over tibia for 5 seconds
release finger and observe
pitting: indent is left after removing finger
what is an abnormal finding when inspecting for edema and what is the scale -
answer✔depression after firmly pressing into the skin
tracing: minimal depression
+1: 2mm depression, rapid return of skin
+2: 4mm depression, 10-15 sec return
+3: 6mm depression, 1-2 min
+4mm: 8mm depression, 2-3 min
scales - answer✔white to tan flaking, dead skin cells
- dandruff, psoriasis
scar - answer✔fibrous tissue at site of injury or trauma
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