A patient comes to you for the appearance of red patches on his forearms that have been present for several months. They remain for several weeks. He denies a history of trauma. Which of the following is likely?
A) Actinic keratoses
B) Pseudoscars
C) Actinic purpura
D) Cherry angiomas
C) Actinic purpura
Actinic purpura is a common benign skin condition of the elderly, frequently involving the forearms. Pseudoscars are white patches and cherry angiomas are bright-red raised lesions usually found on the torso. Actinic keratoses are lesions resembling nevi, often with features which would be concerning if considering melanoma (review the ABCDEs of melanoma), but they produce a slightly greasy scale when scratched with a nail.
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A. Adapting to changing activity restrictions B. Continuing their growth and development C. Resuming ambulation as soon as possible D. Staying current with schoolwork with tutors
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A) Gangrene B) Heavy exudate C) Deep wound bed D) Pale wound bed
The nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE). Which item should be removed first?
a. Gown b. Gloves c. Face shield d. Hair covering
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A) Apply sterile gloves B) Confirm placement with an x-ray C) Secure the tube to the nose with adhesive tape D) Lubricate the end of the tube with sterile water or water-soluble lubricating jelly E) Determine the length of the tubing by measuring from the tip of the nose to the tip of the sternum