3P DERMATOLOGY EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ticks can transmit and cause: - ANS Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and
tularemia
An inflammation of the proximal and lateral nail folds represents: - ANS paronychia
A child presents with erythematous papules and vesicles, that are weeping, oozing, and crusty.
These lesions are located over the forehead, wrists, elbows, and the back of the knees. With
which of the following conditions are these symptoms associated? - ANS Atopic dermatitis
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present
at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - ANS carvernous
hemangioma
The term asteatosis refers to: - ANS skin that is dry, flaky, rough, and often itchy
If a lesion is described as annular, it appears: - ANS circular and begins in center and spreads
to periphery
Lesions that develop within hair follicles produce papules that become erythematous, and
painful are termed: - ANS furuncles
Asymmetry, irregular borders, variation in color, diameter greater than 6 mm, and elevation
represent the "ABCDEs" of: - ANS malignant melanoma
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, Skin conditions such as pruritus, hyperpigmentation, and calciphylaxis may be seen in patients
who have: - ANS chronic renal failure
Which stage of a 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? - ANS Stage II
When examining the left ear, a raised nodule behind the ear is noted to have a lustrous surface
with visible telangiectatic vessels in the center. This lesion needs further evaluation because it
is most likely: - ANS basal cell carcinoma
A 45-year-old male presents with a skin lesion that has a smooth, slightly scaly, or pebbly
surface, with an irregular edge. Further evaluation reveals a dark brown 2.5 cm lesion. This is
most likely a: - ANS dysplastic nevus
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion needs
further evaluation because it is most likely: - ANS a squamous cell carcinoma
The assessment findings of the integumentary system of an 80-year-old that would warrant
further evaluation would include: - ANS ecchymoses on both forearms
Purple patches or macules on backs of the hands and forearms of the elderly would be
suggestive of: - ANS actinic purpura
When the examiner lifts a fold of skin and notes how quickly it returns to place, the examiner is
assessing skin: - ANS turgor
An infant presents with a rash in the diaper area. Which description likely indicated candidal
diaper rash? - ANS Bright red, moist patches with sharply demarcated borders, some loose
scales noted in the diaper area
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ticks can transmit and cause: - ANS Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and
tularemia
An inflammation of the proximal and lateral nail folds represents: - ANS paronychia
A child presents with erythematous papules and vesicles, that are weeping, oozing, and crusty.
These lesions are located over the forehead, wrists, elbows, and the back of the knees. With
which of the following conditions are these symptoms associated? - ANS Atopic dermatitis
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present
at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - ANS carvernous
hemangioma
The term asteatosis refers to: - ANS skin that is dry, flaky, rough, and often itchy
If a lesion is described as annular, it appears: - ANS circular and begins in center and spreads
to periphery
Lesions that develop within hair follicles produce papules that become erythematous, and
painful are termed: - ANS furuncles
Asymmetry, irregular borders, variation in color, diameter greater than 6 mm, and elevation
represent the "ABCDEs" of: - ANS malignant melanoma
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, Skin conditions such as pruritus, hyperpigmentation, and calciphylaxis may be seen in patients
who have: - ANS chronic renal failure
Which stage of a 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? - ANS Stage II
When examining the left ear, a raised nodule behind the ear is noted to have a lustrous surface
with visible telangiectatic vessels in the center. This lesion needs further evaluation because it
is most likely: - ANS basal cell carcinoma
A 45-year-old male presents with a skin lesion that has a smooth, slightly scaly, or pebbly
surface, with an irregular edge. Further evaluation reveals a dark brown 2.5 cm lesion. This is
most likely a: - ANS dysplastic nevus
A raised, crusted border with central ulceration on the helix is identified. This lesion needs
further evaluation because it is most likely: - ANS a squamous cell carcinoma
The assessment findings of the integumentary system of an 80-year-old that would warrant
further evaluation would include: - ANS ecchymoses on both forearms
Purple patches or macules on backs of the hands and forearms of the elderly would be
suggestive of: - ANS actinic purpura
When the examiner lifts a fold of skin and notes how quickly it returns to place, the examiner is
assessing skin: - ANS turgor
An infant presents with a rash in the diaper area. Which description likely indicated candidal
diaper rash? - ANS Bright red, moist patches with sharply demarcated borders, some loose
scales noted in the diaper area
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