Skin Assessment
Hair/Nails
Head(+ears)
Face Assessment
Wounds
100

What is the normal texture of healthy skin? (2 words)

Smooth and firm

100

Which scalp finding is most indicative of pediculosis capitis?

 Live bugs or nits attached to the hair shaft

100

Which part of the head is assessed for symmetry and shape during inspection?


Skull

100

What term mean the nasal bone is pushed to one side?

Deviated Septum

100

Which type of drainage is thick, yellow, and may indicate infection?

Purulent

200

What does turgor assess during a skin examination? (2 answers)

Elasticity & hydration

200

What is the term to describe someone who has no balding? (2 words)

Evenly distributed

200

What is a finding noted when palpating lymph nodes that would be considered abnormal? 

Swollen, Painful nodules

200

Which tool is commonly used to assess pupil response during a head examination?


Penlight

200

This factor can delay wound healing? 

Adequate nutrition

300

Which skin finding is most commonly associated with poor oxygenation?

Cyanosis

300
What time is associated with a normal capillary refill assessment? 

Less than 3 seconds

300

Which cranial nerve is involved in the sense of smell?


Cranial nerve 1 (Olfactory)

300

Which technique is commonly used to assess facial sensation?

Light touch with a cotton ball

300

Which term describes a wound that is left open to heal naturally without surgical closure?

Secondary Intention

400

Which term describes a flat, non-palpable skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter?

Macule

400

Which nail condition may indicate chronic hypoxia?

Clubbing

400

What is the purpose of palpating the sinuses during a head assessment?


Assess for tenderness or inflammation

400

What word means the features on the face do not look the same? 

Asymmetrical

400
A patients wound involves multiple layers, adipose tissue is visible, slough is noted and a small amount of eschar. No bone or ligament is noted. 

What stage wound is this? 

Stage 3

500

Which skin color change is commonly associated with anemia?

Pallor

500

What is the normal angle between the nail base and the nail plate?


160 degrees

500

Which observation during head assessment may suggest a neurological issue?

Facial Asymmetry or drooping

500

What is the best position for the patient during a facial assessment? (2 part answer)

Sitting upright facing the nurse

500

What is the purpose of measuring a wound during assessment?

Monitor for changes

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