Deck 7: The Integumentary System

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

It occurs predominantly on sun-exposed areas in 50- to 80-year-olds.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

urticaria

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

histamine

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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?

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What is the most common cause of basal cell carcinoma?

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

Question 17

A full thickness burn ____.

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Ring worm or tinea corporis is caused by ____.

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

Question 20

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

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