Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of diffuse systemic sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  slow progression of skin changes 
B)  relatively good prognosis 
C)  restricted to the distal extremities and face 
D)  early appearance of visceral involvement 
A)  slow progression of skin changes 
B)  relatively good prognosis 
C)  restricted to the distal extremities and face 
D)  early appearance of visceral involvement D

Question 2

What is the most commonly recognized skin manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Accepted Answer

A)  discoid lesions 
B)  venostasis ulcers 
C)  butterfly rash over the nose 
D)  rash on the posterior surface of the elbow 
A)  discoid lesions 
B)  venostasis ulcers 
C)  butterfly rash over the nose 
D)  rash on the posterior surface of the elbow C

Question 3

What is a contraindicated treatment for a patient with a localized cold injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarming the injured body part 
B)  pain control with medication 
C)  supporting the affected body part 
D)  massaging the affected body part 
A)  rewarming the injured body part 
B)  pain control with medication 
C)  supporting the affected body part 
D)  massaging the affected body part D

Question 4

A full thickness burn ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is painful 
B)  usually requires surgical intervention 
C)  is caused by sunburn 
D)  is wet or shiny in appearance 
A)  is painful 
B)  usually requires surgical intervention 
C)  is caused by sunburn 
D)  is wet or shiny in appearance

Question 5

Which of the following topical agents is contraindicated for the skin of a patient diagnosed with atopic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound gel 
B)  mobilization cream 
C)  rubbing alcohol 
D)  lanolin ointments 
A)  ultrasound gel 
B)  mobilization cream 
C)  rubbing alcohol 
D)  lanolin ointments

Question 6

The cumulative effects of exposure to the sun are defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic aging 
B)  photo aging 
C)  extrinsic aging 
D)  natural aging 
A)  intrinsic aging 
B)  photo aging 
C)  extrinsic aging 
D)  natural aging

Question 7

Which of the following is an uncommon clinical manifestation of polymyositis and dermatomyositis?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss 
B)  general malaise 
C)  pain 
D)  cardiac involvement 
A)  weight loss 
B)  general malaise 
C)  pain 
D)  cardiac involvement

Question 8

The PTA applies ice to a patient's hand.The patient has sudden blanching,cyanosis,and arrhythmia of the fingers.The ice pack is removed and 10 to 15 minutes later,blood flow returns to the fingers.At this point the fingers become red and painful.What phenomenon does this patient present with,and what other condition will this patient most likely present with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic lupus erythematosus 
B)  Raimiste's phenomenon, scleroderma 
C)  Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma 
D)  Raimiste's phenomenon, systemic lupus erythematosus 
A)  Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic lupus erythematosus 
B)  Raimiste's phenomenon, scleroderma 
C)  Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma 
D)  Raimiste's phenomenon, systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 9

What is the incidence of arthritic symptoms in patients diagnosed with psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 10

A surgeon chooses to use the patient's own skin for a graft.What type of graft has the surgeon chosen to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  allograft 
B)  xenograft 
C)  biosynthetic graft 
D)  autograft 
A)  allograft 
B)  xenograft 
C)  biosynthetic graft 
D)  autograft

Question 11

What stage of eczema/dermatitis is characterized by thickened skin with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  undiagnosed dermatitis 
B)  acute dermatitis 
C)  subacute dermatitis 
D)  chronic dermatitis 
A)  undiagnosed dermatitis 
B)  acute dermatitis 
C)  subacute dermatitis 
D)  chronic dermatitis

Question 12

What is an accurate description of a lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most common type of melanoma. 
B)  It often describes a small, subtly appearing, quickly enlarging melanoma. 
C)  It occurs predominantly on sun-exposed areas in 50- to 80-year-olds. 
D)  It is the most common form of melanoma in dark skinned people. 
A)  It is the most common type of melanoma. 
B)  It often describes a small, subtly appearing, quickly enlarging melanoma. 
C)  It occurs predominantly on sun-exposed areas in 50- to 80-year-olds. 
D)  It is the most common form of melanoma in dark skinned people.

Question 13

Which of the following populations is considered at low risk for cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  patients diagnosed with diabetes 
B)  patients over 80 years of age 
C)  patients with pressure ulcers 
D)  patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia 
A)  patients diagnosed with diabetes 
B)  patients over 80 years of age 
C)  patients with pressure ulcers 
D)  patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia

Question 14

What does the physical therapist assistant (PTA)really need to know about lice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lice are transmitted by pets. 
B)  Soap containing permethrin is used in the treatment of head lice. 
C)  Any clothes that come in contact should be washed in cold water. 
D)  Patients infected with head lice will complain of pain. 
A)  Lice are transmitted by pets. 
B)  Soap containing permethrin is used in the treatment of head lice. 
C)  Any clothes that come in contact should be washed in cold water. 
D)  Patients infected with head lice will complain of pain.

Question 15

Ring worm or tinea corporis is caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria 
B)  fungus 
C)  virus 
D)  worms 
A)  bacteria 
B)  fungus 
C)  virus 
D)  worms

Question 16

What is the most common cause of basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  immunosuppression 
B)  prolonged sun exposure 
C)  genetic predisposition 
D)  site of vaccination 
A)  immunosuppression 
B)  prolonged sun exposure 
C)  genetic predisposition 
D)  site of vaccination

Question 17

What skin condition can be defined as a vascular reaction of the skin marked by the appearance of smooth slightly elevated patches?

Accepted Answer

A)  pruritus 
B)  urticaria 
C)  eczema 
D)  blisters 
A)  pruritus 
B)  urticaria 
C)  eczema 
D)  blisters

Question 18

Which of the following recommendations regarding the use of sunscreen is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not use on infants under 6 months of age. 
B)  Do not use to prevent squamous cell carcinoma. 
C)  Sunscreen is ineffective if riding inside an automobile. 
D)  Sunscreen is best applied immediately before exposure to the sun. 
A)  Do not use on infants under 6 months of age. 
B)  Do not use to prevent squamous cell carcinoma. 
C)  Sunscreen is ineffective if riding inside an automobile. 
D)  Sunscreen is best applied immediately before exposure to the sun.

Question 19

Which of the following chemicals creates vasodilation during an inflammatory response?

Accepted Answer

A)  histamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  cytokines 
A)  histamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  cytokines

Question 20

Which of the following skin disorders is least likely to develop into a malignant melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  seborrheic keratosis 
B)  basal cell carcinoma 
C)  squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  actinic keratosis 
A)  seborrheic keratosis 
B)  basal cell carcinoma 
C)  squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  actinic keratosis

Exam 7: The Integumentary System

Which of the following is a characteristic of diffuse systemic sclerosis?

What is the most commonly recognized skin manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus?

What is a contraindicated treatment for a patient with a localized cold injury?

A full thickness burn ____.

Which of the following topical agents is contraindicated for the skin of a patient diagnosed with atopic dermatitis?

The cumulative effects of exposure to the sun are defined as _____.

Which of the following is an uncommon clinical manifestation of polymyositis and dermatomyositis?

What is the incidence of arthritic symptoms in patients diagnosed with psoriasis?

A surgeon chooses to use the patient's own skin for a graft.What type of graft has the surgeon chosen to use?

What stage of eczema/dermatitis is characterized by thickened skin with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation?

What is an accurate description of a lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM)?

Which of the following populations is considered at low risk for cellulitis?

What does the physical therapist assistant (PTA)really need to know about lice?

Ring worm or tinea corporis is caused by ____.

What is the most common cause of basal cell carcinoma?

What skin condition can be defined as a vascular reaction of the skin marked by the appearance of smooth slightly elevated patches?

Which of the following recommendations regarding the use of sunscreen is the most accurate?

Which of the following chemicals creates vasodilation during an inflammatory response?

Which of the following skin disorders is least likely to develop into a malignant melanoma?

Introduction to Concepts of Pathology

Problems Affecting Multiple Systems

Injury, Inflammation, and Healing

The Immune System

Infectious Disease

Oncology

The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

The Cardiovascular System

The Hematologic System

The Respiratory System

The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems

Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders

Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders

Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

Stroke

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Cerebral Palsy

The Peripheral Nervous System

Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction

The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care

Environmental and Occupational Medicine

The Gastrointestinal System

The Renal and Urologic Systems

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Epilepsy

Headache

The Male Genital or Reproductive System

The Female Genital or Reproductive System

Vestibular Disorders

Laboratory Tests and Values

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