Question 1

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following most likely led to 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 C

Question 2

A 14-year-old female 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 A

Question 3

A fetus is most likely to be malformed if the mother contracts chickenpox during the _____ of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 4 months 
B)  5th to 8th month 
C)  9th to 10th month 
D)  any of the above 
A)  first 4 months 
B)  5th to 8th month 
C)  9th to 10th month 
D)  any of the above A

Question 4

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  streptococcal bacteria. 
C)  Candida albicans. 
D)  staphylococcal bacteria. 
A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  streptococcal bacteria. 
C)  Candida albicans. 
D)  staphylococcal bacteria.

Question 5

Scabies is more common among children who:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

MMR vaccine should be administered after 15 months of age because:

Accepted Answer

A)  children younger than this age are not susceptible to rubella. 
B)  by that time maternally acquired passive immunity has been depleted. 
C)  before that age they are more likely to have an allergic reaction to the vaccine. 
D)  these diseases are not severe in infants. 
A)  children younger than this age are not susceptible to rubella. 
B)  by that time maternally acquired passive immunity has been depleted. 
C)  before that age they are more likely to have an allergic reaction to the vaccine. 
D)  these diseases are not severe in infants.

Question 7

A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of his face, trunk, and limbs. A common source of this condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  young kittens. 
B)  pet birds. 
C)  adult dogs. 
D)  horses. 
A)  young kittens. 
B)  pet birds. 
C)  adult dogs. 
D)  horses.

Question 8

A 3-year-old male 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.

Question 9

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  viral infection. 
B)  bacterial infection. 
C)  yeast infection. 
D)  autoimmunity. 
A)  viral infection. 
B)  bacterial infection. 
C)  yeast infection. 
D)  autoimmunity.

Question 10

_____ is also referred to as ringworm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Platyhelminthes 
B)  Tinea corporis 
C)  Thrush 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Platyhelminthes 
B)  Tinea corporis 
C)  Thrush 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 11

A 2-month-old female develops diaper dermatitis. This condition is frequently accompanied by a secondary infection with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  Proteus. 
C)  Candida albicans. 
D)  staphylococci. 
A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  Proteus. 
C)  Candida albicans. 
D)  staphylococci.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Acne vulgaris involves inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A 10-year-old female presents with vesicles consistent with vesicular impetigo. Which of the following causes this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes virus 
B)  Candida albicans 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
A)  Herpes virus 
B)  Candida albicans 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 15

The etiologic agent of smallpox is (are):

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes virus. 
B)  pox virus. 
C)  insects. 
D)  mites. 
A)  herpes virus. 
B)  pox virus. 
C)  insects. 
D)  mites.

Question 16

Thrush is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of white plaques in the mouth. 
B)  reddened sores in the pharynx. 
C)  blisters on the tongue. 
D)  maculopapular rash on the face. 
A)  the presence of white plaques in the mouth. 
B)  reddened sores in the pharynx. 
C)  blisters on the tongue. 
D)  maculopapular rash on the face.

Question 17

Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of _____ that produces an exfoliative toxin that disrupts cellular adhesion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus 
B)  Streptococcus aureus 
C)  Escherichia coli 
D)  Candida albicans 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus 
B)  Streptococcus aureus 
C)  Escherichia coli 
D)  Candida albicans

Question 18

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 19

Which of the following viral diseases has an incubation period of 14 to 21 days and a duration of 1 to 3 days?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rubeola 
B)  Rubella 
C)  Roseola 
D)  Varicella 
A)  Rubeola 
B)  Rubella 
C)  Roseola 
D)  Varicella

Question 20

A 6-year-old male presents with slightly umbilicated, dome-shaped lesions on the skin of the trunk, face, and extremities. He 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.

Exam 40: Alterations of the Integument in Children

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following most likely led to this diagnosis?

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

A fetus is most likely to be malformed if the mother contracts chickenpox during the _____ of pregnancy.

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is caused by:

Scabies is more common among children who:

MMR vaccine should be administered after 15 months of age because:

A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of his face, trunk, and limbs. A common source of this condition is:

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

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by:

_____ is also referred to as ringworm.

A 2-month-old female develops diaper dermatitis. This condition is frequently accompanied by a secondary infection with:

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

Acne vulgaris involves inflammation of the:

A 10-year-old female presents with vesicles consistent with vesicular impetigo. Which of the following causes this condition?

The etiologic agent of smallpox is (are):

Thrush is characterized by:

Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of _____ that produces an exfoliative toxin that disrupts cellular adhesion.

Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:

Which of the following viral diseases has an incubation period of 14 to 21 days and a duration of 1 to 3 days?

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

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Defenses: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread

Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

Alterations of Neurologic Function

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

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 Reproductive Systems, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections

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

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