NUR 352 Exam 2 Study Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions Graded A 2024
ambulate - Correct Ans-ability to move indepedently
dermatitis - Correct Ans-skin inflammation
supine - Correct Ans-lay flat on back
lateral - Correct Ans-lay on side
medial - Correct Ans-toward the middle or center
midline - Correct Ans-median line or plan of bilateral symmetry
auricle - Correct Ans-earlobe
bite block - Correct Ans-keep upper and lower teeth from touching
converge - Correct Ans-tend to meet at a point
ecchymosis - Correct Ans-a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath
(bruising)
petechiae - Correct Ans-small, flat, red, purple, or brown spots that appear on the skin
or mucous membrane due to bleeding under the skin
clubbing - Correct Ans-a symptom of an underlying disease that causes the tips of the
fingers or toes to enlarge and the nails to curve around the fingertips
skin expected findings - Correct Ans-variations in color (genetic, age related, sun
damage, pregnancy general or localized [scars/freckling]), temperature (variations due
to environment or chronic perfusion issues)
skin unexpected - Correct Ans-pallor (pale), cynanosis (blue lips), jaundice (yellow due
to rise of bilirubin), erythema (reddening), ecchymosis (bruising), hematoma, petechiae
(small purple dots)
skin integrity (elasticity) expected - Correct Ans-scars from trauma, procedures, hygiene
is well kept
skin integrity (elasticity) unexpected - Correct Ans-lesions need to be further
investigated (primary and secondary), history of new skin changes, ABCDE
assessment, infestation (lice)
, palpating for moisture/texture/turgor expected - Correct Ans-smooth or rough?,
variations due to age, genetics, weight loss/gain, trauma, procedures
palpating for moisture/texture/turgor unexpected - Correct Ans-profound dryness, rough,
flaking, velvet, thickening, texture, excessive sweating, tenting, edema
hair expected - Correct Ans-evenly distributed, quantity, good hygiene
hair unexpected - Correct Ans-loss (alopecia)
nails expected - Correct Ans-symmetrical, smooth, color (yellow is lack of moisture),
brisk capillary refill
nails unexpected - Correct Ans-broken or missing nails, clubbing, delayed capillary refill,
loosely attached, color?, brittle (nutrition)
skin age related considerations - Correct Ans-sun spots, less elasticity, collagen fibers
stiffen (less fatty acids in epidermis), decreased sebum, uneven pigmentation, slower
hair/nail growth, nail discoloration/thicker, less subQ tissue, wrinkling
skin ethnic considerations - Correct Ans-Check mucous membranes
skin health promotion strategies - Correct Ans-Hygiene practices
Wound care
Balanced diet
Strategies to address skin breakdown
Sun exposure (when to avoid)
Self and provider wellness exams
Know risk factors for skin cancer
pressure wound risks - Correct Ans-moisture and mobility
pressure wound prevention strategies - Correct Ans-repositions, monitor skin, less
shear friction, need protein for healthy tissue
pressure wound documentation - Correct Ans-location, size, depth, appearance,
drainage
head/neck inspection expected - Correct Ans-equal movement of head/face/jaw, full
ROM w/o pain, neck muscle symmetry
head/neck inspection unexpected - Correct Ans-any muscle asymmetry
head/neck palpation expected - Correct Ans-no masses/deformities, may have some
jaw cracking TMJ, full firm equal muscle tone and strength
