NUR 504 Exam 3 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet?
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum granulosum
d. Stratum germinativum
b. Stratum lucidum
Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
a. Epidermis
b. Subcutaneous layer
c. Adipose layer
d. Dermis
d. Dermis
A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does
this describe?
a. Morphology
b. Structure
c. Distribution
d. Turgor
c. Distribution
A patient presents with red papules and areas of plaque on her skin and irregular
formations of exfoliated, keratinized cells. What is the most likely ailment?
, a. Psoriasis
b. Eczema
c. Acne
d. Discoid lupus
a. Psoriasis
The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma
annulare and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination?
a. Noticed the red papules
b. Tested the apocrine secretions
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
d. Pared the surface
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
1. An area of the patient's arm has very smooth skin and lacks any apparent superficial
features. This is likely what?
a. Psoriasis
b. Hypokeratinization
c. A scar
d. A skin tag
c. a scar
A patient with greasy, adherent scales on coalescing macules along the brow and scalp
most likely has what form of dermatitis?
a. Allergic contact
b. Seborrheic
Correct Answers
Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet?
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum granulosum
d. Stratum germinativum
b. Stratum lucidum
Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
a. Epidermis
b. Subcutaneous layer
c. Adipose layer
d. Dermis
d. Dermis
A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does
this describe?
a. Morphology
b. Structure
c. Distribution
d. Turgor
c. Distribution
A patient presents with red papules and areas of plaque on her skin and irregular
formations of exfoliated, keratinized cells. What is the most likely ailment?
, a. Psoriasis
b. Eczema
c. Acne
d. Discoid lupus
a. Psoriasis
The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma
annulare and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination?
a. Noticed the red papules
b. Tested the apocrine secretions
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
d. Pared the surface
c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
1. An area of the patient's arm has very smooth skin and lacks any apparent superficial
features. This is likely what?
a. Psoriasis
b. Hypokeratinization
c. A scar
d. A skin tag
c. a scar
A patient with greasy, adherent scales on coalescing macules along the brow and scalp
most likely has what form of dermatitis?
a. Allergic contact
b. Seborrheic
