MS I QUIZ 10: SKIN DISORDERS
REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
You will need to know the rules of nine to figure out the percentage of burn on a
body? Understand the rules of Nine for identifying percentage of body burns
You need to know what different types of burns are? From partial burns, Thickness burns, Full
thickness burns, third degree burn VS second VS first degree
Superficial- 1st degree (sunburn) epidermis, pink and painful, no scarring, blanching present,
heals in a few days
Superficial partial thickness- 2nd degree (a severe sunburn) epidermis and dermis. blistered or
weepy, pale to red, painful, blanching present, heals 2-6 weeks
Deep partial thickness- 2nd degree large thick walled blisters or edema and weeping, cherry
red, exposed dermis. Painful and sensitive to cold air
Full thickness- 3rd degree epidermis dermis and underlying tissues including fat muscle and
bone, dry and leathery, may be red white brown or black, no pain due to nerve fiber
destruction, skin will not heal on its own will need skin grafting, eschar will need to be removed
You also need to know what kind of diet burn patients need to be on?
Calorie needs may be as much as twice the patient's baseline needs to meet the metabolic
demands. May need to be on TPN or tube feedings to meet calorie needs. Encourage patient to
drink protein drinks rather than water.
Need to know what eschar is?
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, necrotic tissue the shelters microorganisms and inhibits healing. Must be removed before
healing can take place. If eschar encircles a limb, it may need to be incised to permit tissue
swelling without compromising circulation.
You need to know what necrotizing fasciitis is?
An infection of the deep fascial structures under the skin. Aerobic and anaerobic organisms may
be present, including streptococcus, staphylococcus, peptostreptococcus, bacteroides, and
clostridium.
The organisms excrete enzymes that destroy tissue, including blood vessels that supply the
affected area. Deprived of blood flow, tissue necrosis occurs.
Should be suspected when a patient has a small external wound with evidence of larger
underlying inflammation.
You need to know what oral treatment is recommended for herpes zoster?
infection commonly called shingles. it is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same organism
that causes chickenpox.
Treatment includes antivirals: acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, and foscarnet
You need to know what treatments are necessary for psoriasis, what types? What are the
different treatment options for psoriasis? don't need to know the names of medications just the
different types of treatments.
mild psoriasis: corticosteroids, salicylic acid, anthralin to remove heavy scales, UVB
moderate to severe: psoralen and UVA, methotrexate and UVA
You need to know what symptoms you would be looking for or identifying and seeing with
someone who has psoriasis.
An autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of skin cells.
Classic signs appearance of bright-red lesions that may be covered with silvery scales.
You need to know how to describe impetigo. What does that typically look like? What are the
findings and symptoms?
What is herpes Zoster? Think shingles
infection commonly called shingles. it is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same organism
that causes chickenpox.
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REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
You will need to know the rules of nine to figure out the percentage of burn on a
body? Understand the rules of Nine for identifying percentage of body burns
You need to know what different types of burns are? From partial burns, Thickness burns, Full
thickness burns, third degree burn VS second VS first degree
Superficial- 1st degree (sunburn) epidermis, pink and painful, no scarring, blanching present,
heals in a few days
Superficial partial thickness- 2nd degree (a severe sunburn) epidermis and dermis. blistered or
weepy, pale to red, painful, blanching present, heals 2-6 weeks
Deep partial thickness- 2nd degree large thick walled blisters or edema and weeping, cherry
red, exposed dermis. Painful and sensitive to cold air
Full thickness- 3rd degree epidermis dermis and underlying tissues including fat muscle and
bone, dry and leathery, may be red white brown or black, no pain due to nerve fiber
destruction, skin will not heal on its own will need skin grafting, eschar will need to be removed
You also need to know what kind of diet burn patients need to be on?
Calorie needs may be as much as twice the patient's baseline needs to meet the metabolic
demands. May need to be on TPN or tube feedings to meet calorie needs. Encourage patient to
drink protein drinks rather than water.
Need to know what eschar is?
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, necrotic tissue the shelters microorganisms and inhibits healing. Must be removed before
healing can take place. If eschar encircles a limb, it may need to be incised to permit tissue
swelling without compromising circulation.
You need to know what necrotizing fasciitis is?
An infection of the deep fascial structures under the skin. Aerobic and anaerobic organisms may
be present, including streptococcus, staphylococcus, peptostreptococcus, bacteroides, and
clostridium.
The organisms excrete enzymes that destroy tissue, including blood vessels that supply the
affected area. Deprived of blood flow, tissue necrosis occurs.
Should be suspected when a patient has a small external wound with evidence of larger
underlying inflammation.
You need to know what oral treatment is recommended for herpes zoster?
infection commonly called shingles. it is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same organism
that causes chickenpox.
Treatment includes antivirals: acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, and foscarnet
You need to know what treatments are necessary for psoriasis, what types? What are the
different treatment options for psoriasis? don't need to know the names of medications just the
different types of treatments.
mild psoriasis: corticosteroids, salicylic acid, anthralin to remove heavy scales, UVB
moderate to severe: psoralen and UVA, methotrexate and UVA
You need to know what symptoms you would be looking for or identifying and seeing with
someone who has psoriasis.
An autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of skin cells.
Classic signs appearance of bright-red lesions that may be covered with silvery scales.
You need to know how to describe impetigo. What does that typically look like? What are the
findings and symptoms?
What is herpes Zoster? Think shingles
infection commonly called shingles. it is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same organism
that causes chickenpox.
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