Chapter 17 Pre & Post

Which skin condition is the most common type of skin​ cancer? A. basal cell carcinoma B. hemangioma C. melanoma D. squamous cell carcinoma

A. basal cell carcinoma

Which term refers to a plug made of old skin cells that traps oil and bacteria inside a hair​ follicle, leading to the development of inflammatory​ acne? A. comedo B. pustule C. nodule D. papule

A. comedo

Which change in skin composition or function is associated with​ aging? A. decreased sweat production B. increased vascularity in the subcutaneous tissue C. decreased nail thickness D. increased blood supply to the dermis

A. decreased sweat production

Which step comes first in the treatment of pressure​ ulcers? A. eliminating pressure B. wound debridement C. pain management D. administering antibiotics

A. eliminating pressure

What symptoms may a patient with cellulitis​ experience? A. fever and chills B. patches and burning C. bumpy and scaling D. itching and swelling

A. fever and chills

Which condition is also called​ chloasma? A. melasma B. vitiligo C. albinism D. melanoma

A. melasma

How often should a patient perform​ self-examination of the​ skin? A. monthly B. daily C. weekly D. yearly

A. monthly

Which factor is known to increase the risk for developing​ lentigenes? A. sun exposure B. corticosteroid medications C. female gender D. spicy foods

A. sun exposure

What type of skin condition occurs when an individual has a skin reaction to​ latex? A. atopic dermatitis B. allergic contact dermatitis C. rosacea D. psoriasis

B. allergic contact dermatitis

Which strategy is most effective for use in the prevention of skin​ cancer? A. avoiding sun exposure between​ 1:00 p.m. and​ 5:00 p.m. B. avoiding sun exposure between​ 10:00 a.m. and​ 2:00 p.m. C. using tanning beds instead of outdoor tanning D. using sunlamps instead of outdoor tanning

B. avoiding sun exposure between​ 10:00 a.m. and​ 2:00 p.m.

Where are apocrine sweat glands​ located? A. hands B. axillary C. feet D. forehead

B. axillary

A child has​ honey-colored crusted lesions on face and neck. What bacterial infection is this child​ experiencing? A. cellulitis B. impetigo C. furbuncle D. folliculitis

B. impetigo

Tetanus is most likely to result as a complication of which skin condition or​ injury? A. closed comedone B. puncture C. open comedone D. abrasion

B. puncture

In which area of the body is a pressure ulcer most likely to​ develop? A. the elbow B. the buttock C. the heel D. the shoulder

B. the buttock

Which skin injury is also called a​ scrape? A. ecchymosis B. laceration C. abrasion D. avulsion

C. abrasion

Which scenario is most likely to cause hypopigmentation of the​ skin? A. increased number of melanocytes B. melasma C. absence of melanin D. Exposure to UV radiation

C. absence of melanin

Which medication is most likely to be used as a treatment for​ acne? A. an androgen B. lithium C. antibiotics D. a corticosteroid

C. antibiotics

What diagnostic test will a physician perform when a patient reports a sudden elevation of a dark skin growth that has changed in shape and​ color? A. surgery B. phototherapy C. biopsy D. radiation

C. biopsy

Finger and toe nails are produced by what type of​ cells? A. sebaceous B. subcutaneous C. epidermal D. dermal

C. epidermal

What is the outermost layer of​ skin? A. adipose tissue B. subcutaneous tissue C. epidermis D. dermis

C. epidermis

A patient has patches on arms and legs that have red edges and pale center. The patient states that the patches appeared suddenly and itch. What is this patient​ experiencing? A. candidiasis B. scabies C. hives D. rosacea

C. hives

A patient has a thick patch of skin with dark specks on the right foot that is painful. What is the patient​ experiencing? A. flat wart B. filiform wart C. plantar wart D. periungual wart

C. plantar wart

What is a known risk factor for oral​ herpes? A. using a hot tub B. being obese C. sharing utensils with an infected person D. touching an infected​ person's leg

C. sharing utensils with an infected person

What is the estimated prevalence of pressure ulcers among nursing home​ residents? A. ​8-16% B. ​36-45% C. ​17-28% D. ​29-35%

C. ​17-28%

What is the lifetime prevalence of skin cancer in the United​ States? A. About 1 in 15 people will develop skin cancer. B. About 1 in 10 people will develop skin cancer. C. About 1 in 3 people will develop skin cancer. D. About 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer.

D. About 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer.

What is a risk factor for​ hemangiomas? A. sun exposure B. male C. birth weight over 10 pounds D. Caucasian

D. Caucasian

A patient has pediculus humanus capitis. What must a patient do to manage this diagnosis at​ home? A. Keep area clean and dry. B. Avoid contact with other for 14 days. C. Seal items in a plastic bag for 10 days. D. Wash clothing in water exceeding 131degrees°F.

D. Wash clothing in water exceeding 131degrees°F.

What additional finding is atopic dermatitis frequently associated​ with? A. sunlight B. topical medication C. fragrance in soap D. asthma

D. asthma

Which skin injury is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as a result of a blow to the​ skin? A. abrasion B. puncture C. laceration D. contusion

D. contusion

What condition is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair​ follicle? A. carbuncle B. cellulitis C. furuncle D. folliculitis

D. folliculitis

Which common type of skin cancer is identified by the​ irregular, changed shape of an existing mole or a new​ mole? A. squamous cell B. malignant C. basal cell D. melanoma

D. melanoma

What device does a patient need when performing a skin​ self-exam? A. pen light B. bed C. scissors D. mirror

D. mirror

Which condition is caused by a loss of melanin and produces white patches of skin that usually start as small areas of pigment​ loss? A. ephelides B. oculocutaneous albinism C. lentigenes D. vitiligo

D. vitiligo