Deck 42: Alterations of the Integument in Children

Question 1

A 4-month-old develops oral white spots and shallow ulcers.The pediatrician diagnoses thrush which is caused by:

A) Escherichia coli.
B) Streptococcal bacteria.
C) Candida albicans.
D) Staphylococcal bacteria.

Answer 1

Candida albicans.

Question 2

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

A) fungus.
B) bacterium.
C) virus.
D) parasite.

Answer 2

fungus.

Question 3

Acne vulgaris involves inflammation of the:

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

Answer 3

sebaceous follicles.

Question 4

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.

A) viral
B) bacterial
C) yeast
D) fungal

Question 5

The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as:

A) impetigo.
B) tinea corporis.
C) thrush.
D) psoriasis.

Question 6

A 4-month-old brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis.Which of the following would be elevated in this patient?

A) Immunoglobulin D (IgD)
B) Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
C) Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
D) Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Question 7

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:

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

Question 8

A 4-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD).Which assessment finding will most likely support this diagnosis?

A) Blistering
B) Moist reddened skin
C) Dry, itchy skin
D) White patches

Question 9

Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:

A) nails.
B) tongue.
C) conjunctiva.
D) hair follicles.

Question 10

A 10-year-old presents with vesicles consistent with vesicular impetigo.What is the most likely cause of the condition?

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

Question 11

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

A) Kitten
B) Pet bird
C) Hamster
D) Horse

Question 12

Bullous impetigo is caused by a strain of:

A) Staphylococcus aureus.
B) Molluscum contagiosum.
C) Escherichia coli.
D) Candida albicans.

Question 13

The nurse would correctly identify the etiologic agent of smallpox as:

A) a bacterium.
B) a virus.
C) insects.
D) mites.

Question 14

A 5-year-old develops chickenpox after exposure at a daycare center.This disease is caused by:

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

Question 15

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as:

A) 12 hours.
B) 1-3 days.
C) 7days.
D) 12-15 days.

Question 16

A 2-month-old develops diaper dermatitis.A nurse will monitor this patient for which secondary infection?

A) Streptococcus
B) Proteus
C) Candida albicans
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Question 17

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

A) bacterium.
B) virus.
C) fungus.
D) parasite.

Question 18

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

A) Androgens
B) Estrogens
C) Gonadotropins
D) Glucocorticoids