HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
seborrheic dermatitis - Correct answer-inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands;
increased sebum production
contact dematitis - Correct answer-acute inflammation response of the skin
triggered by a chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch
burn/sting
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - Correct answer-chronic inflammation of the skin;
rash occurs in face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with
itching
Urticaria (hives) - Correct answer-severe itching followed by redness and an area
of swelling (wheal) in a certain area
angioedema - Correct answer-A condition characterized by regions or areas of
subcutaneous swelling due to allergic reaction to food or drugs
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, psoriasis - Correct answer-chronic condition where thick, flaky, red patches of
various sizes covered with white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic; may be
autoimmune
rosacea - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin which
causes redness, primarily in the areas of blushing/flushing
comedones - Correct answer-also called blackheads; masses of sebum trapped in
the hair follicles
acne vulgaris - Correct answer-inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles. Papules, pustules, and comedones are present
macule - Correct answer-A circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color
papule - Correct answer-small, firm, elevated lesion
nodule - Correct answer-palpable elevated lesion which varies in size
pustule - Correct answer-a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
vesicle (blister) - Correct answer-elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid
plaque - Correct answer-large, slighty elevated lesion with flat surface, of ten
topped by scale
crust - Correct answer-dry, rough surface or dried exudate/blood
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
seborrheic dermatitis - Correct answer-inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands;
increased sebum production
contact dematitis - Correct answer-acute inflammation response of the skin
triggered by a chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch
burn/sting
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - Correct answer-chronic inflammation of the skin;
rash occurs in face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with
itching
Urticaria (hives) - Correct answer-severe itching followed by redness and an area
of swelling (wheal) in a certain area
angioedema - Correct answer-A condition characterized by regions or areas of
subcutaneous swelling due to allergic reaction to food or drugs
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, psoriasis - Correct answer-chronic condition where thick, flaky, red patches of
various sizes covered with white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic; may be
autoimmune
rosacea - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin which
causes redness, primarily in the areas of blushing/flushing
comedones - Correct answer-also called blackheads; masses of sebum trapped in
the hair follicles
acne vulgaris - Correct answer-inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles. Papules, pustules, and comedones are present
macule - Correct answer-A circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color
papule - Correct answer-small, firm, elevated lesion
nodule - Correct answer-palpable elevated lesion which varies in size
pustule - Correct answer-a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
vesicle (blister) - Correct answer-elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid
plaque - Correct answer-large, slighty elevated lesion with flat surface, of ten
topped by scale
crust - Correct answer-dry, rough surface or dried exudate/blood
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