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
