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Dermatology Qbank (100 out of 100) Questions and Answers
(GRADED A)
On examination, a white discoloration appearing on nails was noted. This is consistent with:
leukonchia
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion need further
evaluation because it is most likely:
a squamous cell carcinoma
The term asteatosis refers to:
skin that is dry, flaky, rough, and often itchy
When the examiner lifts a fold of skin and notes how quickly it returns to place, the examiner is
assessing skin:
turgor
Transverse depressions of the nail plates, usually bilateral, resulting from temporary disruption of
proximal nail growth from systemic illness is termed:
Beau's lines
Which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with a partial thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a
shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough?
Stage 2
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The term used to describe skin that is red over the entire body is:
erythroderma
An example of a macule is:
petechia
The patient has recently sustained an injury to the upper thigh. Examination reveals an irregular shaped
purplish blue lesion that does not blanch with pressure and does not exhibit pulsatility. This would be
considered:
ecchymosis
A dark, raised, asymmetric lesion with irregular borders may be:
a melanoma
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?
Stage 1
When assessing the skin, silvery, scaly papules or plaques are noted on the extensor surface of both
arms. This could be associated with:
psoriasis
A yellowish hue imparted to the skin, mucous membrane, or eye is termed:
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jaundice
Which stage of pressure is consistent with findings on dermatologic examination of a full thickness
tissue loss and subcutaneous fat visible with mild slough on the right hip?
Stage 3
Asymmetry, irregular borders, variation in color, diameter greater than 6mm, and elevation represent
the ABCDEs of:
malignant melanoma
A slow, persistent fungal infection of fingernails and toenails is:
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?
27%
Ticks can transmit and cause:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and tularemia
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid
measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be seen in:
herpes simplex or varicella
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If a lesion is described as annular, it appears:
circular and begins in center and spreads to periphery
The term used to refer to skin that is peeling is:
exfoliation
When the term rubor is used in describing the skin, it means that the appearance is:
dusky red
Lesions that develop within hair follicles produce papules that become erythematous, and painful are
termed:
furuncles
When assessing the skin, it is noted to be thickened, taut, and shiny in appearance. This could be
associated with:
scleroderma
The assessment findings of the integumentary system of an 80-year-old that would warrant further
evaluation would include:
Ecchymoses on both forearms
On examination of the feet, the nurse practitioner observes a painless thickening of the skin under the
ball of the foot. It is tender to direct pressure. This lesion is most likely a:
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Dermatology Qbank (100 out of 100) Questions and Answers
(GRADED A)
On examination, a white discoloration appearing on nails was noted. This is consistent with:
leukonchia
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion need further
evaluation because it is most likely:
a squamous cell carcinoma
The term asteatosis refers to:
skin that is dry, flaky, rough, and often itchy
When the examiner lifts a fold of skin and notes how quickly it returns to place, the examiner is
assessing skin:
turgor
Transverse depressions of the nail plates, usually bilateral, resulting from temporary disruption of
proximal nail growth from systemic illness is termed:
Beau's lines
Which stage of pressure ulcer is consistent with a partial thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a
shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough?
Stage 2
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The term used to describe skin that is red over the entire body is:
erythroderma
An example of a macule is:
petechia
The patient has recently sustained an injury to the upper thigh. Examination reveals an irregular shaped
purplish blue lesion that does not blanch with pressure and does not exhibit pulsatility. This would be
considered:
ecchymosis
A dark, raised, asymmetric lesion with irregular borders may be:
a melanoma
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?
Stage 1
When assessing the skin, silvery, scaly papules or plaques are noted on the extensor surface of both
arms. This could be associated with:
psoriasis
A yellowish hue imparted to the skin, mucous membrane, or eye is termed:
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jaundice
Which stage of pressure is consistent with findings on dermatologic examination of a full thickness
tissue loss and subcutaneous fat visible with mild slough on the right hip?
Stage 3
Asymmetry, irregular borders, variation in color, diameter greater than 6mm, and elevation represent
the ABCDEs of:
malignant melanoma
A slow, persistent fungal infection of fingernails and toenails is:
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?
27%
Ticks can transmit and cause:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and tularemia
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid
measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be seen in:
herpes simplex or varicella
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If a lesion is described as annular, it appears:
circular and begins in center and spreads to periphery
The term used to refer to skin that is peeling is:
exfoliation
When the term rubor is used in describing the skin, it means that the appearance is:
dusky red
Lesions that develop within hair follicles produce papules that become erythematous, and painful are
termed:
furuncles
When assessing the skin, it is noted to be thickened, taut, and shiny in appearance. This could be
associated with:
scleroderma
The assessment findings of the integumentary system of an 80-year-old that would warrant further
evaluation would include:
Ecchymoses on both forearms
On examination of the feet, the nurse practitioner observes a painless thickening of the skin under the
ball of the foot. It is tender to direct pressure. This lesion is most likely a:
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