Chapter 29 Rashes and skin lesions
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it is important to first:
1.
A. Fully inspect all skin lesions before asking the patient how the lesion in question developed
B. Obtain a full history about the development of the skin lesion prior to the physical examination
C. Complete a full physical examination of the body prior to inspecting the skin lesion
D. Examine the skin lesion without hearing a health history in order to not prejudice the diagnosis
Jaundice is a state of high bilirubin in the bloodstream. It is most commonly seen first in the:
2.
A. Sclera
B. Nailbeds
C. Palms of the hands
D. Unexposed skin areas
Skin turgor is best assessed by pinching skin over the:
3.
A. Forehead
B. Forearm
C. Knees
D. Dorsum of the hand
What kind of lesions are caused by the herpes simplex virus?
4.
A. Scales
B. Vesicles
C. Plaques
D. Urticaria
A patient presents with vesicles on a reddened base in a symmetrical pattern on the lower neck and upper back, stating
5.
that he had noticed discomfort prior to the onset of the “rash.” Which of the following should be considered in your differential diagnosis?
A. Dermatitis herpetiformis
B. Herpes zoster
C. Dishydrosis
D. Contact dermatitis
Herpetic whitlow is commonly located on:
6.
A. The eyelid
B. The scalp
C. A finger
D. Lip
Which type of lesion is referred to as resembling “a dew drop on a rose petal?”
7.
A. Varicella zoster
B. Measles
C. Rubella
D. Tinea
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
8.
A. Scabies
B. Herpes zoster
C. Tinea
D. Dishydrosis
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, Folliculitis is most commonly due to:
9. A. Contact dermatitis
B. Varicella zoster
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it is important to first:
1.
A. Fully inspect all skin lesions before asking the patient how the lesion in question developed
B. Obtain a full history about the development of the skin lesion prior to the physical examination
C. Complete a full physical examination of the body prior to inspecting the skin lesion
D. Examine the skin lesion without hearing a health history in order to not prejudice the diagnosis
Jaundice is a state of high bilirubin in the bloodstream. It is most commonly seen first in the:
2.
A. Sclera
B. Nailbeds
C. Palms of the hands
D. Unexposed skin areas
Skin turgor is best assessed by pinching skin over the:
3.
A. Forehead
B. Forearm
C. Knees
D. Dorsum of the hand
What kind of lesions are caused by the herpes simplex virus?
4.
A. Scales
B. Vesicles
C. Plaques
D. Urticaria
A patient presents with vesicles on a reddened base in a symmetrical pattern on the lower neck and upper back, stating
5.
that he had noticed discomfort prior to the onset of the “rash.” Which of the following should be considered in your differential diagnosis?
A. Dermatitis herpetiformis
B. Herpes zoster
C. Dishydrosis
D. Contact dermatitis
Herpetic whitlow is commonly located on:
6.
A. The eyelid
B. The scalp
C. A finger
D. Lip
Which type of lesion is referred to as resembling “a dew drop on a rose petal?”
7.
A. Varicella zoster
B. Measles
C. Rubella
D. Tinea
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
8.
A. Scabies
B. Herpes zoster
C. Tinea
D. Dishydrosis
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, Folliculitis is most commonly due to:
9. A. Contact dermatitis
B. Varicella zoster
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