CMCP Midterms UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Leprosy / Hansen's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER - caused by Mycobacterium Leprae
Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER - causes Hyperkeratinization (excessive production of
keratin which turns into red & scaly plaques)
Eczema - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammatory condition that causes itchy, dry skin
Atopic Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - combination of immune system activation,
genetics, environment triggers, and stress
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - allergic reaction after being exposed to a
substance (dishwashing liquid, soap, etc.)
Lichenification - CORRECT ANSWER - there's a hypertrophic response of the epidermis
due to friction
Seborrheic Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - overactivity of sebaceous glands
Stasis Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - venous insufficiency of the legs
FURUNCLE - CORRECT ANSWER - skin abscess caused by staphylococcal infection
FOLLICULITIS - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of hair follicles (happens during
waxing or shaving)
IMPETIGO - CORRECT ANSWER - contagious infection common in kids
,CELLULITIS - CORRECT ANSWER - happens when bacteria enters a wound
TINEA - CORRECT ANSWER - ringworm
Tinea Capitis - CORRECT ANSWER - in scalp ; moisture build-up by wearing hats
Tinea Corporis - CORRECT ANSWER - whole body
Tinea Cruris - CORRECT ANSWER - jock itch
Tinea Pedis - CORRECT ANSWER - athlete's foot
PEDICULOSIS - CORRECT ANSWER - kuto
SCABIES - CORRECT ANSWER - galis aso ; by a human itch mite
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) - CORRECT ANSWER - common STD & shows
in the inner lip and corners of mouth
VARICELLA ZOSTER - CORRECT ANSWER - chickenpox
HERPES ZOSTER - CORRECT ANSWER - measles
DECUBITUS ULCERS - CORRECT ANSWER - aka pressure sores / bedsores
** areas of unrelieved pressure on bony prominences
, Re: Pressure Sores - recommended hours to relieve pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -2
hours
Wound debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - removing dry skin cells on the wound
NON-SELECTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - whole area
** cons - parts of healthy skin will be removed
wet to dry dressing - CORRECT ANSWER - lalagay ng basang gauze tas pag natuyo
hihilahin para mapunit
wound irrigation - CORRECT ANSWER - steady flow of saline solution to hydrate the
wound and to remove deeper debris
** risk is exposed wound
SELECTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - choosing specific parts in removing dead skin cells
Autolytic - CORRECT ANSWER - natural debridement
** hahayaan mo lang until it dries up
Biosurgery - CORRECT ANSWER - use of maggots/larvae
Sharp debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - surgical procedure and may involve tissue
graft
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Leprosy / Hansen's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER - caused by Mycobacterium Leprae
Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER - causes Hyperkeratinization (excessive production of
keratin which turns into red & scaly plaques)
Eczema - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammatory condition that causes itchy, dry skin
Atopic Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - combination of immune system activation,
genetics, environment triggers, and stress
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - allergic reaction after being exposed to a
substance (dishwashing liquid, soap, etc.)
Lichenification - CORRECT ANSWER - there's a hypertrophic response of the epidermis
due to friction
Seborrheic Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - overactivity of sebaceous glands
Stasis Dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - venous insufficiency of the legs
FURUNCLE - CORRECT ANSWER - skin abscess caused by staphylococcal infection
FOLLICULITIS - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of hair follicles (happens during
waxing or shaving)
IMPETIGO - CORRECT ANSWER - contagious infection common in kids
,CELLULITIS - CORRECT ANSWER - happens when bacteria enters a wound
TINEA - CORRECT ANSWER - ringworm
Tinea Capitis - CORRECT ANSWER - in scalp ; moisture build-up by wearing hats
Tinea Corporis - CORRECT ANSWER - whole body
Tinea Cruris - CORRECT ANSWER - jock itch
Tinea Pedis - CORRECT ANSWER - athlete's foot
PEDICULOSIS - CORRECT ANSWER - kuto
SCABIES - CORRECT ANSWER - galis aso ; by a human itch mite
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) - CORRECT ANSWER - common STD & shows
in the inner lip and corners of mouth
VARICELLA ZOSTER - CORRECT ANSWER - chickenpox
HERPES ZOSTER - CORRECT ANSWER - measles
DECUBITUS ULCERS - CORRECT ANSWER - aka pressure sores / bedsores
** areas of unrelieved pressure on bony prominences
, Re: Pressure Sores - recommended hours to relieve pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -2
hours
Wound debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - removing dry skin cells on the wound
NON-SELECTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - whole area
** cons - parts of healthy skin will be removed
wet to dry dressing - CORRECT ANSWER - lalagay ng basang gauze tas pag natuyo
hihilahin para mapunit
wound irrigation - CORRECT ANSWER - steady flow of saline solution to hydrate the
wound and to remove deeper debris
** risk is exposed wound
SELECTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - choosing specific parts in removing dead skin cells
Autolytic - CORRECT ANSWER - natural debridement
** hahayaan mo lang until it dries up
Biosurgery - CORRECT ANSWER - use of maggots/larvae
Sharp debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - surgical procedure and may involve tissue
graft
