Exam 28: Skin Disorders

Which of the followingskin trauma conditions has signs and symptoms relative to a separation of the keratin form the granular layer of the epidermis, causing an oozing wound that develops into lesions that crust and crack?

Which of the followingskin trauma conditions has an etiology of improperly fitting shoes and may have the presence of hammertoes?

What would be an inappropriate statement of support for the use of an occlusive dressing in management of a wound?

Which of the following skin trauma conditions would be managed with the intermittent application of moist heat, antibiotic medication applied locally, as well as systematically, depending on the scope of the condition?

If a sunscreen has an SPF of 20, which of the following statements is correct?

In the context of occlusive dressings, identify a true statement about hydrogels.

What causes "goose bumps" or "standing-on-end" effect of bodily hair?

When managing hyperkeratosis of the feet and/or hands, what should be avoided?

Which of the followingbacterial infections has signs and symptoms of a broad range dependent on the part of the body that is infected, but results in redness, swelling, and tenderness at the site of infection?

Which of the followingskin trauma conditions would be managed with bathing in tepid water and showering once a day; using moisturizing soaps and emollients; referral to physician for topical corticosteroids?

Which of the following statements is true about occlusive dressings?

Which of the following is a common wound cleansing technique involving direct contact of a gauze with tissues to remove debris and bacteria?

A freshman volleyball player presents with a skin condition demonstrated in the figure. What is wrong with this athlete?

What is contained within the subcutis layer of the skin?

What is the purpose of the stratum corneum layer within the epidermis?

In the context of primary wound dressings, which of the following is a type of occlusive dressing indicated for wounds that produce minimal levels of exudate such as superficial-thickness abrasions?

Hidradenitis suppurativa can be described as a condition that affects which of the following?

What is the recommended maximum amount of time that can lapse for the application of sutures to put in a wound?

Which of the following characteristics of a mole are unable to be considered when trying to diagnose a melanoma?

Which of the followingbacterial infections has an etiology of being caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, S. aureus, or a combination of the two?