NURS 3537 Integumentary System Pathophysiology
EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION 120
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
Which of the following is a common sequence of events in stasis dermatitis?
A) Erythema, pruritus, scaling, petechiae, ulcerations
B) Blisters, erythema, scaling, pruritus
C) Erythema, ulcerations, dryness, redness
D) Pruritus, swelling, dry skin, scaling - answer>>A) Erythema, pruritus, scaling, petechiae,
ulcerations
What is the main cause of scleroderma?
A) Viral infection
B) Autoimmune reaction
C) Fungal infection
D) Genetic mutation - answer>>B) Autoimmune reaction
What is the key characteristic of scleroderma lesions?
A) Presence of vesicles and blisters
B) Thickening of the skin with redness
C) Massive deposits of collagen, vascular changes, and capillary dilation
D) Skin exfoliation and scabbing - answer>>C) Massive deposits of collagen, vascular changes,
and capillary dilation
Which of the following best describes the nature of scleroderma lesions?
A) Always systemic and diffuse
B) Localized to the skin or can produce systemic involvement
C) Primarily affects the lungs and kidneys
D) Limited to the hands and feet - answer>>B) Localized to the skin or can produce systemic
involvement
,Which of the following are features of localized scleroderma? (SATA)
A) Hard, taut, hypo-pigmented skin
B) No inflammation
C) Systemic organ involvement
D) Skin tightly connected to underlying tissue - answer>>A, D
Cannot open mouth
Match each symptom of scleroderma with the correct description.
1. Calcinosis
2. Raynaud's phenomenon
3. Esophageal dysfunction
4. Sclerodactyly
5. Telangiectasis
A) Acid reflux and decrease in motility of esophagus
B) Dilation of capillaries causing red marks on surface of skin
C) Calcium deposits on skin
D) Thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers and hands
E) Spasm of blood vessels in response to cold or stress - answer>>1. C
2. E
3. A
4. D
5. B
Which of the following are common treatments for scleroderma? (SATA)
A) Steroids
B) Aloe moisturizers
,C) Antibiotics
D) Antifungals - answer>>A, B
Which of the following is another name for atopic dermatitis?
A) Psoriasis
B) Atopic eczema
C) Urticaria
D) Poison ivy dermatitis - answer>>B) Atopic eczema
What is atopic dermatitis?
A) A chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition
B) An acute infection caused by bacteria leading to pus-filled lesions
C) A fungal infection causing scaly skin on the scalp
D) A type of allergic reaction causing swelling and hives - answer>>A) A chronic, relapsing
inflammatory skin condition
What is the primary cause of atopic dermatitis?
A) Bacterial infection
B) Viral infection
C) Fungal infection
D) Immunologic and environmental factors - answer>>D) Immunologic and environmental
factors
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of urticaria (hives)?
A) Erythematous patches
B) Edematous wheals
C) Thickened, scaly skin
D) Blisters filled with fluid - answer>>B) Edematous wheals
From histamine
, What is a characteristic feature of drug-induced skin eruptions?
A) Sudden appearance of pustules
B) Bacterial infection of the skin with swelling and redness
C) Morbilliform or exanthematous skin eruptions with high eosinophils in blood
D) Viral rash with blistering lesions - answer>>C) Morbilliform or exanthematous skin eruptions
with high eosinophils in blood
Which of the following can cause poison ivy dermatitis?
A) Contact with the poison ivy plant
B) Allergic reactions to insect bites
C) Exposure to mold
D) Contact with contaminated water - answer>>A) Contact with the poison ivy plant
Which of the following is a common cause of erythema multiforme?
A) Herpes simplex infection
B) High-fat diet
C) Allergic reaction to pollen
D) Exposure to extreme temperatures - answer>>A) Herpes simplex infection
May also occur if patient is given a medication that they are allergic to
Which of the following conditions is associated with the detachment of the skin from the body
surface, affecting less than 10% of the body?
A) Erythema multiforme
B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
C) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
D) Atopic dermatitis - answer>>B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION 120
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
Which of the following is a common sequence of events in stasis dermatitis?
A) Erythema, pruritus, scaling, petechiae, ulcerations
B) Blisters, erythema, scaling, pruritus
C) Erythema, ulcerations, dryness, redness
D) Pruritus, swelling, dry skin, scaling - answer>>A) Erythema, pruritus, scaling, petechiae,
ulcerations
What is the main cause of scleroderma?
A) Viral infection
B) Autoimmune reaction
C) Fungal infection
D) Genetic mutation - answer>>B) Autoimmune reaction
What is the key characteristic of scleroderma lesions?
A) Presence of vesicles and blisters
B) Thickening of the skin with redness
C) Massive deposits of collagen, vascular changes, and capillary dilation
D) Skin exfoliation and scabbing - answer>>C) Massive deposits of collagen, vascular changes,
and capillary dilation
Which of the following best describes the nature of scleroderma lesions?
A) Always systemic and diffuse
B) Localized to the skin or can produce systemic involvement
C) Primarily affects the lungs and kidneys
D) Limited to the hands and feet - answer>>B) Localized to the skin or can produce systemic
involvement
,Which of the following are features of localized scleroderma? (SATA)
A) Hard, taut, hypo-pigmented skin
B) No inflammation
C) Systemic organ involvement
D) Skin tightly connected to underlying tissue - answer>>A, D
Cannot open mouth
Match each symptom of scleroderma with the correct description.
1. Calcinosis
2. Raynaud's phenomenon
3. Esophageal dysfunction
4. Sclerodactyly
5. Telangiectasis
A) Acid reflux and decrease in motility of esophagus
B) Dilation of capillaries causing red marks on surface of skin
C) Calcium deposits on skin
D) Thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers and hands
E) Spasm of blood vessels in response to cold or stress - answer>>1. C
2. E
3. A
4. D
5. B
Which of the following are common treatments for scleroderma? (SATA)
A) Steroids
B) Aloe moisturizers
,C) Antibiotics
D) Antifungals - answer>>A, B
Which of the following is another name for atopic dermatitis?
A) Psoriasis
B) Atopic eczema
C) Urticaria
D) Poison ivy dermatitis - answer>>B) Atopic eczema
What is atopic dermatitis?
A) A chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition
B) An acute infection caused by bacteria leading to pus-filled lesions
C) A fungal infection causing scaly skin on the scalp
D) A type of allergic reaction causing swelling and hives - answer>>A) A chronic, relapsing
inflammatory skin condition
What is the primary cause of atopic dermatitis?
A) Bacterial infection
B) Viral infection
C) Fungal infection
D) Immunologic and environmental factors - answer>>D) Immunologic and environmental
factors
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of urticaria (hives)?
A) Erythematous patches
B) Edematous wheals
C) Thickened, scaly skin
D) Blisters filled with fluid - answer>>B) Edematous wheals
From histamine
, What is a characteristic feature of drug-induced skin eruptions?
A) Sudden appearance of pustules
B) Bacterial infection of the skin with swelling and redness
C) Morbilliform or exanthematous skin eruptions with high eosinophils in blood
D) Viral rash with blistering lesions - answer>>C) Morbilliform or exanthematous skin eruptions
with high eosinophils in blood
Which of the following can cause poison ivy dermatitis?
A) Contact with the poison ivy plant
B) Allergic reactions to insect bites
C) Exposure to mold
D) Contact with contaminated water - answer>>A) Contact with the poison ivy plant
Which of the following is a common cause of erythema multiforme?
A) Herpes simplex infection
B) High-fat diet
C) Allergic reaction to pollen
D) Exposure to extreme temperatures - answer>>A) Herpes simplex infection
May also occur if patient is given a medication that they are allergic to
Which of the following conditions is associated with the detachment of the skin from the body
surface, affecting less than 10% of the body?
A) Erythema multiforme
B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
C) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
D) Atopic dermatitis - answer>>B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
