Question 1

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:

Accepted Answer

A)  attend day care. 
B)  live in unsanitary conditions. 
C)  reside in rural areas. 
D)  play outside. 
A)  attend day care. 
B)  live in unsanitary conditions. 
C)  reside in rural areas. 
D)  play outside. B

Question 2

Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  Molluscum contagiosum. 
C)  Escherichia coli. 
D)  Candida albicans. 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  Molluscum contagiosum. 
C)  Escherichia coli. 
D)  Candida albicans. A

Question 3

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral 
B)  bacterial 
C)  yeast 
D)  fungal 
A)  viral 
B)  bacterial 
C)  yeast 
D)  fungal A

Question 4

A 6-year-old child presents with slightly umbilicated, dome-shaped lesions on the skin of the trunk, face, and extremities.The child is diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum caused by a highly contagious:

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterium. 
B)  virus. 
C)  fungus. 
D)  parasite. 
A)  bacterium. 
B)  virus. 
C)  fungus. 
D)  parasite.

Question 5

A 10 year old presents with vesicles consistent with vesicular impetigo.What is the most likely cause of the condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes virus 
B)  C.albicans 
C)  S.pyogenes 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
A)  Herpes virus 
B)  C.albicans 
C)  S.pyogenes 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 6

A 14 year old presents with severe acne.Which of the following promotes acne development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Androgens 
B)  Estrogens 
C)  Gonadotropins 
D)  Glucocorticoids 
A)  Androgens 
B)  Estrogens 
C)  Gonadotropins 
D)  Glucocorticoids

Question 7

Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:

Accepted Answer

A)  nails. 
B)  tongue. 
C)  conjunctiva. 
D)  hair follicles. 
A)  nails. 
B)  tongue. 
C)  conjunctiva. 
D)  hair follicles.

Question 8

A 4 month old brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis.Which of the following would be elevated in this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunoglobulin D (Ig
D)  
B)  Immunoglobulin M (IgM) 
C)  Immunoglobulin E (Ig
E)  
D)  Immunoglobulin G (IgG) 
A)  Immunoglobulin D (Ig
D)  
B)  Immunoglobulin M (IgM) 
C)  Immunoglobulin E (Ig
E)  
D)  Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Question 9

A 4 month old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD).Which assessment finding will most likely support this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blistering 
B)  Moist reddened skin 
C)  Dry, itchy skin 
D)  White patches 
A)  Blistering 
B)  Moist reddened skin 
C)  Dry, itchy skin 
D)  White patches

Question 10

The nurse would correctly identify the etiologic agent of smallpox as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a bacterium. 
B)  a virus. 
C)  insects. 
D)  mites. 
A)  a bacterium. 
B)  a virus. 
C)  insects. 
D)  mites.

Question 11

The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as:

Accepted Answer

A)  impetigo. 
B)  tinea corporis. 
C)  thrush. 
D)  psoriasis. 
A)  impetigo. 
B)  tinea corporis. 
C)  thrush. 
D)  psoriasis.

Question 12

A 2 month old develops diaper dermatitis.A nurse will monitor this patient for which secondary infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Proteus 
C)  C.albicans 
D)  S.aureus 
A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Proteus 
C)  C.albicans 
D)  S.aureus

Question 13

A 5-year-old develops chickenpox after exposure at a day care center.This disease is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a pox virus. 
B)  a herpes virus. 
C)  an adenovirus. 
D)  human papillomavirus (HPV). 
A)  a pox virus. 
B)  a herpes virus. 
C)  an adenovirus. 
D)  human papillomavirus (HPV).

Question 14

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as:

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours. 
B)  1-3 days. 
C)  7 days. 
D)  12-15 days. 
A)  12 hours. 
B)  1-3 days. 
C)  7 days. 
D)  12-15 days.

Question 15

A 5 year old is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of the face, trunk, and limbs.What is a common source of this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kitten 
B)  Pet bird 
C)  Hamster 
D)  Horse 
A)  Kitten 
B)  Pet bird 
C)  Hamster 
D)  Horse

Question 16

Acne vulgaris involves inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hair follicles. 
B)  sebaceous follicles. 
C)  eccrine glands. 
D)  apocrine glands. 
A)  hair follicles. 
B)  sebaceous follicles. 
C)  eccrine glands. 
D)  apocrine glands.

Question 17

A 4 month old develops oral white spots and shallow ulcers.The pediatrician diagnoses thrush which is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  E.coli. 
B)  Streptococcal bacteria. 
C)  C.albicans. 
D)  Staphylococcal bacteria. 
A)  E.coli. 
B)  Streptococcal bacteria. 
C)  C.albicans. 
D)  Staphylococcal bacteria.

Question 18

A 3 year old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog.This infection is caused by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  fungus. 
B)  bacterium. 
C)  virus. 
D)  parasite. 
A)  fungus. 
B)  bacterium. 
C)  virus. 
D)  parasite.

Exam 44: Alterations of the Integument in Children

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:

Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of:

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.

A 6-year-old child presents with slightly umbilicated, dome-shaped lesions on the skin of the trunk, face, and extremities.The child is diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum caused by a highly contagious:

A 10 year old presents with vesicles consistent with vesicular impetigo.What is the most likely cause of the condition?

A 14 year old presents with severe acne.Which of the following promotes acne development?

Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:

A 4 month old brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis.Which of the following would be elevated in this patient?

A 4 month old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD).Which assessment finding will most likely support this diagnosis?

The nurse would correctly identify the etiologic agent of smallpox as:

The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as:

A 2 month old develops diaper dermatitis.A nurse will monitor this patient for which secondary infection?

A 5-year-old develops chickenpox after exposure at a day care center.This disease is caused by:

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as:

A 5 year old is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of the face, trunk, and limbs.What is a common source of this condition?

Acne vulgaris involves inflammation of the:

A 4 month old develops oral white spots and shallow ulcers.The pediatrician diagnoses thrush which is caused by:

A 3 year old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog.This infection is caused by a:

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

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