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RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1|
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Stress fracture -correct-answer-from repeated excessive stress
Common in the tibia, femur, and metatarsals
depressed fracture -correct-answer-occurs in the skull when the broken section is
forced inward on the brain
osteoclasts -correct-answer-breakdown of spongy bone
osteoblasts -correct-answer-rebuild new compact bone
Osteocytes -correct-answer-osteoblasts surrounded by calcified extracellular
material
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Lamellae -correct-answer-thin layers of osteocytes
Albinism -correct-answer-a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the
absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes (little to no melanin
production)
mole (birthmark) -correct-answer-brown nevi, should be monitored for cancerous
changes
mongolian spots -correct-answer-flat, bluish discolored area on the lower back
and/or buttock
Hemangiomas (birthmarks) -correct-answer-aka strawberries, bright red patches
of extra blood vessels in the skin (can be blue = deeper blood vessels)
macular stains -correct-answer-aka salmon patches, angel kisses, stork bites, Faint
red marks often occurring on the forehead, eyelids, posterior neck, nose, upper
lip, or posterior head
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Ocular albinism -correct-answer-Skin and eye colors are usually normal; however,
an eye exam will reveal no coloring of the retina in one or both irises
Contact dermatitis -correct-answer-Acute inflammatory reaction triggered by
direct exposure to an irritant or allergen-producing substance
Urticaria -correct-answer-Raised erythematous skin lesions (welts) Result of a
type I hypersensitivity reaction often triggered by food (hives) (anaphylaxis)
Psoriasis -correct-answer-autoimmune skin disease, chronic inflammatory
condition that affects skin cell life cycle, specifically keratinocytes (use
corticosteroid agents)
Cellulitis -correct-answer-Inflammation, Usually results from a direct invasion of
pathogens through a break in the skin, especially those breaches where
contamination is likely, or spreads from an existing skin infection
Appears as a swollen, warm, tender area of erythema, fever
Rosacea -correct-answer-Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed areas
appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks
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Furuncles -correct-answer-large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal
infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; boils (Most commonly occur
on the face, neck, axillae, groin, buttocks, and back)
herpes zoster -correct-answer-(shingles) an acute viral infection characterized by
painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of an inflamed nerve
Molluscum contagiosum -correct-answer-Localized chronic infection, transmits
through direct contact, poxvirus infection characterized by pink, cone-shaped,
smooth, waxy, or pearly papules
Tinea fungi -correct-answer-Causes several types of superficial fungal infections,
typically grow in warm, moist places (e.g., showers),
Typically manifests as a circular, erythematous rash accompanied by pruritus and
burning, Tinea capitis: involving the scalp, Tinea corporis: involving the body, Tinea
pedis: involving the feet, especially the toes, Tinea unguium: involving the nails,
typically the toenails, Treatment: topical and systemic antifungal agents
scabies -correct-answer-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite,
commonly through sexual contact
RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1|
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Stress fracture -correct-answer-from repeated excessive stress
Common in the tibia, femur, and metatarsals
depressed fracture -correct-answer-occurs in the skull when the broken section is
forced inward on the brain
osteoclasts -correct-answer-breakdown of spongy bone
osteoblasts -correct-answer-rebuild new compact bone
Osteocytes -correct-answer-osteoblasts surrounded by calcified extracellular
material
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Lamellae -correct-answer-thin layers of osteocytes
Albinism -correct-answer-a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the
absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes (little to no melanin
production)
mole (birthmark) -correct-answer-brown nevi, should be monitored for cancerous
changes
mongolian spots -correct-answer-flat, bluish discolored area on the lower back
and/or buttock
Hemangiomas (birthmarks) -correct-answer-aka strawberries, bright red patches
of extra blood vessels in the skin (can be blue = deeper blood vessels)
macular stains -correct-answer-aka salmon patches, angel kisses, stork bites, Faint
red marks often occurring on the forehead, eyelids, posterior neck, nose, upper
lip, or posterior head
,3|Page
Ocular albinism -correct-answer-Skin and eye colors are usually normal; however,
an eye exam will reveal no coloring of the retina in one or both irises
Contact dermatitis -correct-answer-Acute inflammatory reaction triggered by
direct exposure to an irritant or allergen-producing substance
Urticaria -correct-answer-Raised erythematous skin lesions (welts) Result of a
type I hypersensitivity reaction often triggered by food (hives) (anaphylaxis)
Psoriasis -correct-answer-autoimmune skin disease, chronic inflammatory
condition that affects skin cell life cycle, specifically keratinocytes (use
corticosteroid agents)
Cellulitis -correct-answer-Inflammation, Usually results from a direct invasion of
pathogens through a break in the skin, especially those breaches where
contamination is likely, or spreads from an existing skin infection
Appears as a swollen, warm, tender area of erythema, fever
Rosacea -correct-answer-Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed areas
appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks
, 4|Page
Furuncles -correct-answer-large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal
infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; boils (Most commonly occur
on the face, neck, axillae, groin, buttocks, and back)
herpes zoster -correct-answer-(shingles) an acute viral infection characterized by
painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of an inflamed nerve
Molluscum contagiosum -correct-answer-Localized chronic infection, transmits
through direct contact, poxvirus infection characterized by pink, cone-shaped,
smooth, waxy, or pearly papules
Tinea fungi -correct-answer-Causes several types of superficial fungal infections,
typically grow in warm, moist places (e.g., showers),
Typically manifests as a circular, erythematous rash accompanied by pruritus and
burning, Tinea capitis: involving the scalp, Tinea corporis: involving the body, Tinea
pedis: involving the feet, especially the toes, Tinea unguium: involving the nails,
typically the toenails, Treatment: topical and systemic antifungal agents
scabies -correct-answer-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite,
commonly through sexual contact
