Question 1

An Eczema Action Plan is helpful when:

Accepted Answer

A)  Child begins school 
B)  Child's treatment varies according to the symptoms 
C)  Child has food or environmental allergies 
D)  When phototherapy is being considered as an option 
A)  Child begins school 
B)  Child's treatment varies according to the symptoms 
C)  Child has food or environmental allergies 
D)  When phototherapy is being considered as an option B

Question 2

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to AD flares?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions such as anger and stress 
B)  Applying an excessive amount of moisturizing cream after bathing 
C)  Daily bathing 
D)  Receiving more than two immunizations at one time 
E)  Living in a moist climate year round 
A)  Emotions such as anger and stress 
B)  Applying an excessive amount of moisturizing cream after bathing 
C)  Daily bathing 
D)  Receiving more than two immunizations at one time 
E)  Living in a moist climate year round A

Question 3

The goals of clinical management for children with AD are all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  No daytime discomfort or itching 
B)  No nighttime awaking because of itching 
C)  No special skin care routine required 
D)  No missed school because of AD 
E)  No missed work for parents because of child's AD 
A)  No daytime discomfort or itching 
B)  No nighttime awaking because of itching 
C)  No special skin care routine required 
D)  No missed school because of AD 
E)  No missed work for parents because of child's AD C

Question 4

Atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis are two of the diseases belonging to the "allergic triad." The third disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic urticaria 
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Seborrhea 
D)  Asthma 
E)  Contact dermatitis 
A)  Chronic urticaria 
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Seborrhea 
D)  Asthma 
E)  Contact dermatitis

Question 5

Principles of management of AD include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular use of antibacterial soaps and scrubs 
B)  Moisturizing of the skin and application of anti-inflammatory medicine 
C)  Use of restraints to prevent scratching, especially for babies and young children 
D)  Building up a tolerance to unavoidable allergens and irritants 
A)  Regular use of antibacterial soaps and scrubs 
B)  Moisturizing of the skin and application of anti-inflammatory medicine 
C)  Use of restraints to prevent scratching, especially for babies and young children 
D)  Building up a tolerance to unavoidable allergens and irritants

Question 6

The "soak and seal" technique for optimum skin care includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bathe daily with lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes 
B)  Use of minimal amount of fragrance-free, dye-free, gentle soap or cleanser 
C)  Scrub skin to remove dry skin 
D)  Pat away excessive water and leave skin slightly damp 
E)  Apply generous amount of moisturizing cream or ointment to entire body 
A)  Bathe daily with lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes 
B)  Use of minimal amount of fragrance-free, dye-free, gentle soap or cleanser 
C)  Scrub skin to remove dry skin 
D)  Pat away excessive water and leave skin slightly damp 
E)  Apply generous amount of moisturizing cream or ointment to entire body

Question 7

Which statement concerning atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States there has been a decrease in the number of children with AD in the past 10 years. 
B)  AD develops in 45% of affected children in the first 6 months of life. 
C)  AD develops more commonly in rural populations where there is more exposure to antigen triggers. 
D)  Having AD as a young child is protective for developing other atopic diseases. 
E)  AD resolves as a child reaches adolescence. 
A)  In the United States there has been a decrease in the number of children with AD in the past 10 years. 
B)  AD develops in 45% of affected children in the first 6 months of life. 
C)  AD develops more commonly in rural populations where there is more exposure to antigen triggers. 
D)  Having AD as a young child is protective for developing other atopic diseases. 
E)  AD resolves as a child reaches adolescence.

Question 8

The therapeutic mainstay for AD is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Systemic corticosteroids 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Topical calcineurin inhibitors 
D)  Topical corticosteroids 
E)  Phototherapy 
A)  Systemic corticosteroids 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Topical calcineurin inhibitors 
D)  Topical corticosteroids 
E)  Phototherapy

Question 9

When examining a child with AD you notice excoriation of the rash. Your main concern should be the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Child has been playing with a cat with sharp claws. 
B)  Parents have been neglectful in keeping the child's fingernails short. 
C)  Child has a bacterial superinfection. 
D)  Child needs to be taking an antihistamine. 
A)  Child has been playing with a cat with sharp claws. 
B)  Parents have been neglectful in keeping the child's fingernails short. 
C)  Child has a bacterial superinfection. 
D)  Child needs to be taking an antihistamine.

Question 10

New data have established that AD results from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental allergies 
B)  Excessive use of soap 
C)  Low intake of fluids, especially water 
D)  Skin exposure to the sun at a young age 
E)  Abnormalities of the skin barrier 
A)  Environmental allergies 
B)  Excessive use of soap 
C)  Low intake of fluids, especially water 
D)  Skin exposure to the sun at a young age 
E)  Abnormalities of the skin barrier

Exam 11: Atopic Dermatitis in Children

An Eczema Action Plan is helpful when:

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to AD flares?

The goals of clinical management for children with AD are all of the following except?

Atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis are two of the diseases belonging to the "allergic triad." The third disease is:

Principles of management of AD include:

The "soak and seal" technique for optimum skin care includes all of the following except:

Which statement concerning atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is correct?

The therapeutic mainstay for AD is:

When examining a child with AD you notice excoriation of the rash. Your main concern should be the following:

New data have established that AD results from which of the following?

Legal Scope of Practice and Clinical Guidelines

First Well Baby Visit

Care of the Post Nicu Graduate

0 to 3 Years of Age Interval Visit

3 to 6 Years of Age Interval Visit

6 to 11 Years of Age Interval Visit

The Adolescent and Young Adult 12-21 Years of Age Interval Visit

Preventive Immunizations for Children and Adults

Developmental Assessment: Screening for Developmental Delay and Autism

Childhood Asthma

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Childhood Depression

Failure to Thrive During Infancy

Child Maltreatment

Childhood Overweight and Obesity

Urinary Incontinence in Children

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Amenorrhea

Screening for Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Cancer of the Lower Genital Tract

Female and Male Sterilization

Hormonal Contraception

Menopause

Non-Hormonal Contraception

Urinary Incontinence

Obstetric Health Maintenance and Promotion: the Initial Prenatal Visit

Prenatal Genetic Screening and Diagnosis

Return Prenatal Visit

Postpartum Visit

Guidelines for Medical Consultation During Pregnancy

Birth Choices for Women With a Previous Cesarean Delivery

Common Discomforts of Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Hypertension in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia-Eclampsia

Preterm Labor Management

Urinary Tract Infection Prevention and Management in Pregnancy

Adult Health Maintenance and Promotion

Health Care Maintenance for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Health Care Maintenance for Transgendered Individuals

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Hiv Infection

Cutaneous Abscess Management

Anemia

Anticoagulation Therapy

Anxiety

Asthma in Adolescents and Adults

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Cancer Survivorship in Adult Primary Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Management

Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Dementia

Depression

Diabetes Mellitus

Epilepsy

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Geriatric Syndromes

Heart Failure

Herpes Simplex Infections

Hypertension

Intimate Partner Violence Domestic Violence

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lipid Disorders

Low Back Pain

Obesity

Primary Care of Hiv-Infected Adults

Smoking Cessation

Thyroid Disorders

Upper Back and Neck Pain Syndromes

Upper Extremity Tendinopathy: Bicipital Tendinopathy, Lateral Epicondylitis, and De Quervains Tenosynovitis

Wound Care