Question 1

Which layer of the skin is composed of fibrous connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Outer layer 
B) Middle layer 
C) Inner layer 
D) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are the two most common bacteria associated with skin infections? 1.Streptococcus pyogenes
2)Escherichia coli
3)Staphylococcus aureus
4)Treponema pallidum
5)Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Accepted Answer

A) 1 and 2 
B) 2 and 3 
C) 3 and 4 
D) 1 and 3 
E) 3 and 5

Question 3

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Dead tissue usually associated with loss of vascular supply

Accepted Answer

A) Decubitus ulcer 
B) Skin ulcers 
C) Cellulitis 
D) Stasis ulcer 
E) Stasis dermatitis
F)Intertriginous dermatitis
G)Gangrene
H)Hives
I)Dermatitis

Question 4

A patient comes to the ER with a crusty, itchy rash. The diagnosis is impetigo of the legs with superimposed cellulitis. The patient is admitted to treat the cellulitis.

Accepted Answer

A) L03.115, L03.116, L01.00 
B) L01.00, L031.19 
C) L03.113, L01.00 
D) L03.125, L01.00

Question 5

The organism responsible for a furuncle is Staphylococcus, which enters the body through ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The organism responsible for a furuncle is...

Question 6

In ICD-10-CM, decubitus ulcers use a combination code for location and stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance...

Question 8

A nursing home patient with an enlarging stage 3 sacral decubitus ulcer is admitted for wound care. The patient had a previous stroke with residual right hemiplegia.

Accepted Answer

A) L89.899, Z86.73 
B) L89.899, I69.351 
C) L89.153, I69.351 
D) L89.159, Z86.73

Question 9

The assignment of the code for unstageable pressure ulcer should be based on clinical documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In ICD-10-CM, pressure ulcers require a separate code to identify the stage of the ulcer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The functions of the integumentary system include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A) protection 
B) temperature regulation 
C) sensory reception 
D) vitamin A synthesis

Question 12

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Inflammation of the skin, also referred to as eczema, characterized by redness, itching, scaling, and crusting skin

Accepted Answer

A) Decubitus ulcer 
B) Skin ulcers 
C) Cellulitis 
D) Stasis ulcer 
E) Stasis dermatitis
F)Intertriginous dermatitis
G)Gangrene
H)Hives
I)Dermatitis

Question 13

Patient was admitted because of the development of blistering and erosion of skin and mucous membranes. About 10 days ago, the patient had fever, sore throat, and headache and was thought to have influenza. The patient was diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome due to history of pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) L51.3, J18.9 
B) L51.3, Z87.01 
C) L51.1, Z87.01 
D) L51.1, J18.9

Question 14

Asteatosis cutis: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Asteatosis cutis: __________...

Question 15

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Ulcer known as a bed sore

Accepted Answer

A) Decubitus ulcer 
B) Skin ulcers 
C) Cellulitis 
D) Stasis ulcer 
E) Stasis dermatitis
F)Intertriginous dermatitis
G)Gangrene
H)Hives
I)Dermatitis

Question 16

When dermatitis is caused by contact with a substance, it is called ____ dermatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) exogenous 
B) endogenous 
C) mesogenous 
D) outer contact

Question 17

Nail horn, left thumb: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nail horn, left thumb: __________...

Exam 19: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous System

Which layer of the skin is composed of fibrous connective tissue?

Which of the following are the two most common bacteria associated with skin infections? 1.Streptococcus pyogenes 2) Escherichia coli 3) Staphylococcus aureus 4) Treponema pallidum 5) Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Match each definition to one of the following items. -Dead tissue usually associated with loss of vascular supply

A patient comes to the ER with a crusty, itchy rash. The diagnosis is impetigo of the legs with superimposed cellulitis. The patient is admitted to treat the cellulitis.

The organism responsible for a furuncle is Staphylococcus, which enters the body through ____________________.

In ICD-10-CM, decubitus ulcers use a combination code for location and stage.

The sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called ____________________.

A nursing home patient with an enlarging stage 3 sacral decubitus ulcer is admitted for wound care. The patient had a previous stroke with residual right hemiplegia.

The assignment of the code for unstageable pressure ulcer should be based on clinical documentation.

In ICD-10-CM, pressure ulcers require a separate code to identify the stage of the ulcer.

The functions of the integumentary system include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Match each definition to one of the following items. -Inflammation of the skin, also referred to as eczema, characterized by redness, itching, scaling, and crusting skin

Patient was admitted because of the development of blistering and erosion of skin and mucous membranes. About 10 days ago, the patient had fever, sore throat, and headache and was thought to have influenza. The patient was diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome due to history of pneumonia.

Asteatosis cutis: __________

Match each definition to one of the following items. -Ulcer known as a bed sore

When dermatitis is caused by contact with a substance, it is called ____ dermatitis.

Nail horn, left thumb: __________