HCR240 Lesson 15 Quiz Questions and Answers With
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The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as: - tinea corporis.
A 3-year-old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is
caused by a: - fungus.
T/F Keloids are sharp, elevated scars with claw-like margins that extend beyond the
original injury site. - True
T/F The primary role of skin is to serve as a barrier to protect the body. - True
Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of: - staphylococcus aureus.
Which process would be expected in the first 24 hours following a serious burn? -
Increased capillary permeability
In burn injury patients, the rule of nines and the Lund and Browder chart are used to
estimate: - total body surface area burned.
A 15-year-old female reports abnormal hair growth on her face and body. This condition
is referred to as: - hirsutism.
T/F The dermis contains melanocytes that give skin its color. - False
T/F Skin is comprised of two layers. - False
When assessing a patient diagnosed with localized scleroderma, which changes in the
skin will be observed? - Thickening
A 10-year-old male is playing with matches and gets burned. His burn is waxy white in
appearance. This burn is classified as: - INCORRECT: superficial partial thickness.
A 25-year-old paralyzed male develops a dermal pressure ulcer. When assessing the
patient's skin, which finding is the first indication of this ulcer? - Redness
T/F A change in the color and appearance of skin can not only aid in diagnosis of the
skin issue, it also reflect a person's overall health. - True
A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking
immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and
trunk. He reports he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis based on his chicken pox history? - Herpes zoster
complete solution–Expert Verified | Latest Questions 2025
The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as: - tinea corporis.
A 3-year-old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is
caused by a: - fungus.
T/F Keloids are sharp, elevated scars with claw-like margins that extend beyond the
original injury site. - True
T/F The primary role of skin is to serve as a barrier to protect the body. - True
Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of: - staphylococcus aureus.
Which process would be expected in the first 24 hours following a serious burn? -
Increased capillary permeability
In burn injury patients, the rule of nines and the Lund and Browder chart are used to
estimate: - total body surface area burned.
A 15-year-old female reports abnormal hair growth on her face and body. This condition
is referred to as: - hirsutism.
T/F The dermis contains melanocytes that give skin its color. - False
T/F Skin is comprised of two layers. - False
When assessing a patient diagnosed with localized scleroderma, which changes in the
skin will be observed? - Thickening
A 10-year-old male is playing with matches and gets burned. His burn is waxy white in
appearance. This burn is classified as: - INCORRECT: superficial partial thickness.
A 25-year-old paralyzed male develops a dermal pressure ulcer. When assessing the
patient's skin, which finding is the first indication of this ulcer? - Redness
T/F A change in the color and appearance of skin can not only aid in diagnosis of the
skin issue, it also reflect a person's overall health. - True
A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking
immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and
trunk. He reports he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis based on his chicken pox history? - Herpes zoster
