WorksheetsSkin, Hair, Nails Assessment Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does the 'D' in the ABCDE mnemonic stand for when examining skin lesions?
Diameter
Depth
Density
Darkness
What can alter the condition of skin, hair, and nails?
local irritation
trauma
disease
All of these
What is the primary focus of a physical assessment of the skin? (SATA)
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Hair loss is common with aging
True
False
Name the components to be completed during an assessment. (Subjective or Objective)
What is the function of the skin?
assist with Vitamin D synthesis
thermoregulation
protection
absorption
The tissue contains fat cells, blood vessels, nerves and the remaining portion of sweat glands
(a)
What type of data will the COLDSPA assessment gather you?
Subjective
Objective
A nurse admits a client to the ER with dyspnea, tacypnea, and tripod positioning. What skin assessment finding would correlate to a decrease in oxygenation?
(a)
