skin hair and nails

Which of of the following qualities of a Nevus are reassuring that it is not malignant?

it is 3mm in diameter, it has looked the same for several years, it borders are smooth and regular

a nuvus is

a medical term for a mole on the skin

Which is the most important intervention to take when a patient is showing signs of allergic anaphylaxis.

protect the patients airway

Which of these terms best represents the redness seen in an inflammatory skin reaction?

erythema

erythema

redness caused by injury, irritation, or inflammation

rubor

redness in general

flushing

temporary redness and more generalized associated with fever, emotions, temperature, hot climate etc..

dependent rubor

redness to legs that disappears when raised (atrial insufficiency)

A raised, defined lesion 2 mm in diameter would be considered a...

papule

Give one difference between a 1st degree burn and a stage 1 pressure ulcer.

the erythema present in a first degree burn in blanchable (skin turns white or lighter when you press on it)

Which of these interventions are recommended to prevent pressure ulcers?

encourage early ambulation, place a pillow under the pt ankle, request a specialty mattress

pressure ulcers

pressure injuries or bedsores and damage to tissue caused by prolonged pressure along with friction or sheering