Exam 3 - NUR 504 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Question: Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet? a. Stratum corneum b.
Stratum lucidum c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum germinativum
Correct Answer: b. Stratum lucidum
Question: Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin? a. Epidermis b. Subcutaneous layer c.
Adipose layer d. Dermis
Correct Answer: d. Dermis
Question: A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this
describe? a. Morphology b. Structure c. Distribution d. Turgor
Correct Answer: c. Distribution
Question: A patient presents with red papules and areas of plaque on her skin and irregular formations of
exfoliated, keratinized cells. What is the most likely ailment? a. Psoriasis b. Eczema c. Acne d. Discoid
lupus
Correct Answer: a. Psoriasis
Question: The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma annulare
and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination? a. Noticed the red papules b. Tested
the apocrine secretions c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade d. Pared the surface
Correct Answer: c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
Question: 1. An area of the patient's arm has very smooth skin and lacks any apparent superficial features.
This is likely what? a. Psoriasis b. Hypokeratinization c. A scar d. A skin tag
Correct Answer: c. a scar
Question: A patient with greasy, adherent scales on coalescing macules along the brow and scalp most
likely has what form of dermatitis? a. Allergic contact b. Seborrheic c. Stasis d. Atopic
Correct Answer: b. Seborrheic
Question: Which of the following typically appears on the head or face ? a. Verruca b. Dermatofibroma c.
Actinic keratosis d. Neurofibroma
Correct Answer: d. Neurofibroma
Question: Which of the following is a premalignant disease? a. Actinic keratosis b. Paget's disease c.
Lipoma d. Granuloma annulare
Correct Answer: a. Actinic keratosis
Question: The physician has used the Wood's light exam to look more closely at a patient's skin. What did
this tell the physician? a. Whether the disease is M. canis or M. distortum b. The exact pathology of a skin
finding c. Whether the disease was contact-related or internal d. Whether the disorder lies in the epidermis
or dermis
Correct Answer: d. Whether the disorder lies in the epidermis or dermis
, Question: Which of the following is the least common pruritic condition of pregnancy? a. PUPP b.
Pemphigoid gestationis c. Prurigo gravidarum d. ICP
Correct Answer: b. Pemphigoid gestationis
Question: A patient is suspected to have allergic or contact dermatitis. Which of the following diagnostic
tests should be used? a. Patch testing b. Biopsy c. Serum total IgE d. KOH scraping
Correct Answer: c. Serum total IgE
Question: Eccrine glands originate in the dermis and open directly to the surface of the skin
Correct Answer: True
Question: "Histologic evaluation" is another term for biopsy
Correct Answer: True
Question: Keratinization is an inherited skin disorder linked to the father's side of the family.
Correct Answer: False
Question: Hirsutism is a medical condition related to females rather than males.
Correct Answer: True
Question: Seborrheic keratosis, moles, and hemangiomas can generally appear anywhere on a person's
body.
Correct Answer: False
Question: Shave biopsies, punch biopsies, and excisional biopsies require suturing for closure
Correct Answer: False
Question: What is the mnemonic for evaluating pigmented lesions through surface microscopy, and what
do the letters stand for?
Correct Answer: ABCDE: Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter > 6 mm, and
elevation/enlargement
Question: The text lists five general varieties of common skin conditions in pediatric patients. Name them
and give an example
Correct Answer: Bacterial infections (Impetigo) viral infections (plantars warts/molloscum contagiosm)
superficial fungal infections (tinea pedis) infestations (Lice) chronic relapsing conditions. (atopic
dermatitis/acne)
Question: Which of the following is true of aqueous humor? a. It fills the anterior chamber while the fetus
is developing and remains unchanged throughout a person's life. b. It is a clear liquid that is found between
the lens and retina. c. It receives nutrients from the vitreous humor. d. It is continuously produced by the
ciliary body.
Correct Answer: d. It is continuously produced by the ciliary body.
Question: What causes benign floaters? a. Bits of vitreous tugging on retinal tissue b. Retinal trauma c.
Unbalanced intraocular pressure d. Damaged optic nerve
Correct Answer: a. Bits of vitreous tugging on retinal tissue
Answers
Question: Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet? a. Stratum corneum b.
Stratum lucidum c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum germinativum
Correct Answer: b. Stratum lucidum
Question: Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin? a. Epidermis b. Subcutaneous layer c.
Adipose layer d. Dermis
Correct Answer: d. Dermis
Question: A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this
describe? a. Morphology b. Structure c. Distribution d. Turgor
Correct Answer: c. Distribution
Question: A patient presents with red papules and areas of plaque on her skin and irregular formations of
exfoliated, keratinized cells. What is the most likely ailment? a. Psoriasis b. Eczema c. Acne d. Discoid
lupus
Correct Answer: a. Psoriasis
Question: The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma annulare
and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination? a. Noticed the red papules b. Tested
the apocrine secretions c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade d. Pared the surface
Correct Answer: c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
Question: 1. An area of the patient's arm has very smooth skin and lacks any apparent superficial features.
This is likely what? a. Psoriasis b. Hypokeratinization c. A scar d. A skin tag
Correct Answer: c. a scar
Question: A patient with greasy, adherent scales on coalescing macules along the brow and scalp most
likely has what form of dermatitis? a. Allergic contact b. Seborrheic c. Stasis d. Atopic
Correct Answer: b. Seborrheic
Question: Which of the following typically appears on the head or face ? a. Verruca b. Dermatofibroma c.
Actinic keratosis d. Neurofibroma
Correct Answer: d. Neurofibroma
Question: Which of the following is a premalignant disease? a. Actinic keratosis b. Paget's disease c.
Lipoma d. Granuloma annulare
Correct Answer: a. Actinic keratosis
Question: The physician has used the Wood's light exam to look more closely at a patient's skin. What did
this tell the physician? a. Whether the disease is M. canis or M. distortum b. The exact pathology of a skin
finding c. Whether the disease was contact-related or internal d. Whether the disorder lies in the epidermis
or dermis
Correct Answer: d. Whether the disorder lies in the epidermis or dermis
, Question: Which of the following is the least common pruritic condition of pregnancy? a. PUPP b.
Pemphigoid gestationis c. Prurigo gravidarum d. ICP
Correct Answer: b. Pemphigoid gestationis
Question: A patient is suspected to have allergic or contact dermatitis. Which of the following diagnostic
tests should be used? a. Patch testing b. Biopsy c. Serum total IgE d. KOH scraping
Correct Answer: c. Serum total IgE
Question: Eccrine glands originate in the dermis and open directly to the surface of the skin
Correct Answer: True
Question: "Histologic evaluation" is another term for biopsy
Correct Answer: True
Question: Keratinization is an inherited skin disorder linked to the father's side of the family.
Correct Answer: False
Question: Hirsutism is a medical condition related to females rather than males.
Correct Answer: True
Question: Seborrheic keratosis, moles, and hemangiomas can generally appear anywhere on a person's
body.
Correct Answer: False
Question: Shave biopsies, punch biopsies, and excisional biopsies require suturing for closure
Correct Answer: False
Question: What is the mnemonic for evaluating pigmented lesions through surface microscopy, and what
do the letters stand for?
Correct Answer: ABCDE: Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter > 6 mm, and
elevation/enlargement
Question: The text lists five general varieties of common skin conditions in pediatric patients. Name them
and give an example
Correct Answer: Bacterial infections (Impetigo) viral infections (plantars warts/molloscum contagiosm)
superficial fungal infections (tinea pedis) infestations (Lice) chronic relapsing conditions. (atopic
dermatitis/acne)
Question: Which of the following is true of aqueous humor? a. It fills the anterior chamber while the fetus
is developing and remains unchanged throughout a person's life. b. It is a clear liquid that is found between
the lens and retina. c. It receives nutrients from the vitreous humor. d. It is continuously produced by the
ciliary body.
Correct Answer: d. It is continuously produced by the ciliary body.
Question: What causes benign floaters? a. Bits of vitreous tugging on retinal tissue b. Retinal trauma c.
Unbalanced intraocular pressure d. Damaged optic nerve
Correct Answer: a. Bits of vitreous tugging on retinal tissue
