EXAM 3 - NUR 504 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. 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
Answer:
b. Stratum lucidum
Question:
2. Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
a. Epidermis
b. Subcutaneous layer
c. Adipose layer
d. Dermis
Answer:
d. Dermis
Question:
3. A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this describe?
a. Morphology
b. Structure
c. Distribution
d. Turgor
Answer:
c. Distribution
Question:
4. 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
Answer:
a. Psoriasis
, Question:
5. 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
Answer:
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
Question:
6. 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
Answer:
c. a scar
Question:
7. 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
Answer:
b. Seborrheic
Question:
8. Which of the following typically appears on the head or face ?
a. Verruca
b. Dermatofibroma
c. Actinic keratosis
d. Neurofibroma
Answer:
d. Neurofibroma
Question:
9. Which of the following is a premalignant disease?
a. Actinic keratosis
b. Paget's disease
c. Lipoma
d. Granuloma annulare
Answer:
a. Actinic keratosis
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. 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
Answer:
b. Stratum lucidum
Question:
2. Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
a. Epidermis
b. Subcutaneous layer
c. Adipose layer
d. Dermis
Answer:
d. Dermis
Question:
3. A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this describe?
a. Morphology
b. Structure
c. Distribution
d. Turgor
Answer:
c. Distribution
Question:
4. 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
Answer:
a. Psoriasis
, Question:
5. 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
Answer:
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
Question:
6. 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
Answer:
c. a scar
Question:
7. 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
Answer:
b. Seborrheic
Question:
8. Which of the following typically appears on the head or face ?
a. Verruca
b. Dermatofibroma
c. Actinic keratosis
d. Neurofibroma
Answer:
d. Neurofibroma
Question:
9. Which of the following is a premalignant disease?
a. Actinic keratosis
b. Paget's disease
c. Lipoma
d. Granuloma annulare
Answer:
a. Actinic keratosis
