Dermatology Qbank Questions and Correct Answers
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A 45-year-old male presents with a skin lesion that has a smooth, slightly scaly, or pebbly
surface, with irregular edge. Further evaluation reveals a dark brown 2.5 cm lesion. This is most
likely a: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -dysplastic nevus
A child has a maculopapular, blotchy rash and on examination of his mouth, red eruptions with
white centers on the buccal mucosa are visualized. These eruptions are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Koplik spots
A child presents with erythematous papules and vesicles, that are weeping, oozing, and crusty.
These lesions are located over the forehead, wrists, elbows, and the backs of the knees. With
which of the following conditions are these symptoms associated? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Atopic dermatitis
A dark, raised, asymmetric lesion with irregular borders may be: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a
melanoma
A patient has a papule with an ulcerated center on the lower lid and medical canthus of the eye.
This consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a basal cell carcinoma
A patient is observed to have pressure related alteration of intact skin along with changes in
temperature, consistency, and color. Which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with this? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Stage 1
, A patient presents with a full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone and tendon and eschar of
the left hip. Which stage of pressure ulcer development is this? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Stage 4
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion need further
evaluation because it is most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a squamous cell carcinoma
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present at
birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔ -cavernous hemangioma
A six-year-old child presents with a few small vesicles that are honey-colored and weeping
around the left nare. These lesions are consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Impetigo
A slow, persistent fungal infection of fingernails and toenails is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
onychomycosis
A small child sustained burns to the posterior trunk and posterior surface of both arms.
According to the "rule of nines" for small children, what percentage of the total body surface
area was involved? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -27%
A yellowish hue imparted to the skin, mucous membrane, or eye is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -jaundice
An adolescent is being examined for acne and findings revealed several closed comedones.
These finding are termed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -whiteheads
An example of a macule is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -petechia
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A 45-year-old male presents with a skin lesion that has a smooth, slightly scaly, or pebbly
surface, with irregular edge. Further evaluation reveals a dark brown 2.5 cm lesion. This is most
likely a: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -dysplastic nevus
A child has a maculopapular, blotchy rash and on examination of his mouth, red eruptions with
white centers on the buccal mucosa are visualized. These eruptions are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Koplik spots
A child presents with erythematous papules and vesicles, that are weeping, oozing, and crusty.
These lesions are located over the forehead, wrists, elbows, and the backs of the knees. With
which of the following conditions are these symptoms associated? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Atopic dermatitis
A dark, raised, asymmetric lesion with irregular borders may be: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a
melanoma
A patient has a papule with an ulcerated center on the lower lid and medical canthus of the eye.
This consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a basal cell carcinoma
A patient is observed to have pressure related alteration of intact skin along with changes in
temperature, consistency, and color. Which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with this? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Stage 1
, A patient presents with a full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone and tendon and eschar of
the left hip. Which stage of pressure ulcer development is this? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Stage 4
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion need further
evaluation because it is most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -a squamous cell carcinoma
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present at
birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔ -cavernous hemangioma
A six-year-old child presents with a few small vesicles that are honey-colored and weeping
around the left nare. These lesions are consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Impetigo
A slow, persistent fungal infection of fingernails and toenails is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
onychomycosis
A small child sustained burns to the posterior trunk and posterior surface of both arms.
According to the "rule of nines" for small children, what percentage of the total body surface
area was involved? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -27%
A yellowish hue imparted to the skin, mucous membrane, or eye is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -jaundice
An adolescent is being examined for acne and findings revealed several closed comedones.
These finding are termed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -whiteheads
An example of a macule is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -petechia
