BATES’ GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
AND HISTORY TAKING 13TH EDITION
COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH ANSWERS BY
BICKLEY, SZILAGYI, AND RICHARD M
◉ 19. A middle-aged man comes in because he has noticed multiple
small, blood-red, raised lesions over his anterior chest and abdomen
for the past several months. They are not painful and he has not
noted any bleeding or bruising. He is concerned this may be
consistent with a dangerous condition. What should you do?
A) Reassure him that there is nothing to worry about.
B) Do laboratory work to check for platelet problems.
C) Obtain an extensive history regarding blood problems and
bleeding disorders.
D) Do a skin biopsy in the office. Answer: A) Reassure him that there
is nothing to worry about.
◉ 2. You are speaking to an 8th grade class about health prevention
and are preparing to discuss the ABCDEs of melanoma. Which of the
following descriptions correctly defines the ABCDEs?
A) A = actinic; B = basal cell; C = color changes, especially blue; D =
diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
B) A = asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes,
especially blue; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
, C) A = actinic; B = irregular borders; C = keratoses; D = dystrophic
nails; E = evolution
D) A = asymmetry; B = regular borders; C = color changes, especially
orange; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution Answer: B) A =
asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes, especially blue;
D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
◉ 3. You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old
teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for
evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect
that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and
texture of the skin of a patient with hypothyroidism?
A) Moist and smooth
B) Moist and rough
C) Dry and smooth
D) Dry and rough Answer: D) Dry and rough
◉ 4. A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a
rash. At first there was only one large patch, but then more lesions
erupted suddenly on the back and torso; the lesions itch. On physical
examination, you note that the pattern of eruption is like a
Christmas tree and that there are a variety of erythematous papules
and macules on the cleavage lines of the back. Based on this
description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
AND HISTORY TAKING 13TH EDITION
COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH ANSWERS BY
BICKLEY, SZILAGYI, AND RICHARD M
◉ 19. A middle-aged man comes in because he has noticed multiple
small, blood-red, raised lesions over his anterior chest and abdomen
for the past several months. They are not painful and he has not
noted any bleeding or bruising. He is concerned this may be
consistent with a dangerous condition. What should you do?
A) Reassure him that there is nothing to worry about.
B) Do laboratory work to check for platelet problems.
C) Obtain an extensive history regarding blood problems and
bleeding disorders.
D) Do a skin biopsy in the office. Answer: A) Reassure him that there
is nothing to worry about.
◉ 2. You are speaking to an 8th grade class about health prevention
and are preparing to discuss the ABCDEs of melanoma. Which of the
following descriptions correctly defines the ABCDEs?
A) A = actinic; B = basal cell; C = color changes, especially blue; D =
diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
B) A = asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes,
especially blue; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
, C) A = actinic; B = irregular borders; C = keratoses; D = dystrophic
nails; E = evolution
D) A = asymmetry; B = regular borders; C = color changes, especially
orange; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution Answer: B) A =
asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes, especially blue;
D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
◉ 3. You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old
teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for
evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect
that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and
texture of the skin of a patient with hypothyroidism?
A) Moist and smooth
B) Moist and rough
C) Dry and smooth
D) Dry and rough Answer: D) Dry and rough
◉ 4. A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a
rash. At first there was only one large patch, but then more lesions
erupted suddenly on the back and torso; the lesions itch. On physical
examination, you note that the pattern of eruption is like a
Christmas tree and that there are a variety of erythematous papules
and macules on the cleavage lines of the back. Based on this
description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
