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WorksheetsSkin assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Petechiae can be described as ________.
Skin that appears blue
Skin that appears flushed
Skin that has small purple or red spots
Skin that appears yellow
What is the name of the method used when evaluating a client with many, many moles?
Fish out of water
Square peg, round hole
Ugly duckling
White elephant
Which of these are good suggestions for promoting healthy skin? (select all that apply)
Routine self assessment of moles
Wear a hat when outdoors
Wear sunscreen when outdoors
Avoid being out in the sun from 10am-4pm
When performing a skin check, which of these findings would cause concern?
A solid brown mole
A mole with an irregular border
A mole measuring 4 mm
A mole with an even border
What should you NOT do if you find a new area of skin breakdown on your patient?
Document the finding
Rub the area
Remove sources of moisture
Consult the facility's wound care nurse
Which of these are methods to prevent skin breakdown? (select all that apply)
Turn your patient every 2 hours
Use lift equipment to prevent shearing/friction injuries
Assess skin every 8 hours or per the facility's protocol
Provide adequate nutrition
Which of the following is NOT a risk for a pressure injury?
Age
Gender
Moisture
Poor nutrition
Use this method to recognize important changes in moles or other lesions.
ABCDE
OLD CARTS
PQRST
Maslow
What tools may you need when assessing the skin? (select all that apply)
Gloves
Penlight
Ruler
Stethoscope
Which of these is an abnormal finding that would prompt further investigation?
Acne
Scars
Wrinkles
Velvety skin
