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Patho Quiz 4
Integumentary Disorders and Burns
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is due to | Contact with skin allergens |
| Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrist are associated with | Scabies |
| Vitiligo is depigmented patch of skin | True |
| Deep pressure ulcers usually | results from thrombosis of deep vessels |
| The cancer considered to be the most malignant is | Melanoma |
| The presence of widely distributed pruritic maculopapular rash and erythema is commonly associated with | Drug reaction |
| At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in | acne vulgaris |
| Acute, painful inflammation with vesicles along the distribution of a spinal nerve (dermatome) is characteristics of | Herpes zoster |
| A topical therapy that would tend to dry the skin because it is an astringent is | Gel |
| Corticosteroids are commonly administered for the management of skin disorders because they | reduce inflammation |
| A 4 year old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry, scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees. The skin is dry overall, and there is evidence of scratching. This is likely a case of | Atopic Dermatitis |
| Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation of nevus mole? | Variations in color within the nevus |
| Manifestations of herpes zoster include | A dermatomal distribution of lesions and pain |
| Impetigo is a skin infection caused by | Bacteria |
| Scleroderma is characterized by | thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin |
| Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns? | Seborrheic |
| Impetigo is usually caused by a | Bacteria |
| What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer | Basal |
| What is the most deadly form of skin cancer | Melanoma |
| Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes | Chicken Pox |
| Which skin disorder is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions | Pemphigus |
| A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of | Shingles |
| Which findings is characteristic of oral candidiasis | Whitish coating on the tongue |
| A major difference between a vesicel and a wheal is that vesicles | Contains fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue. |
| The difference between chickenpox and measles is that chickenpox | Causes vesicles that scab, whereas measles remains a macular rash |
| Psoriasis is characterized by | Silvery scale on the skin |
| Conditions caused by a virus include | Warts |
| Onycholysis is characterized by | Destruction of the nails |
| A small blister is referred to as a | Vesicle |
| An elevated lesion containing purulent material is a | Pustule |
| A nonpalpable spot that is not elevated or depressed is a | Macule |
| A small, palpable bump is a | Papule |
| A large, palpable bump is a | Nodule |
| Herpes simplex I infection | Begins with a burning or tingling sensation. Reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses. Remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks. |
| It is true that second-degree, superficial partial-thickness burns | usually heal in 7-21 days |
| The first priority when rescuing a burned individual is | Eliminating the source of the burn |
| Burn shock is the direct result of | increased capillary permeability |
| Electrical injury may cause extensive damage to low resistance tissues, particularly | Nerves and blood vessels |
| The time between the end of burn shock and closure of the burn to less than 20% of total body surface area is called the ______phase | Emergent |
| The primary aim of burn wound management is to prevent | microbial colonization of the wound |
| The third element essential to survival after major burn injury is | excision of the burn followed by skin grafting |
| The most common cause of burn injuries in children is | scalding with hot water |
| The goal of nutritional support of the burned individual is to | create a positive nitrogen balance |
| A necessary intervention when managing burn associated with automobile airbag injury include | irrigation with water |
| The majority of electrical burns in children are caused by | biting on extension cords |
| It is true that covering a burn with cool wet sheets | Promotes hypothermia |
| The immediate management of thermal burn victim once the fire has been extinguished is to | monitor for signs of respiratory impairment |
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