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

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

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

Answer 2

viral

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

tinea corporis.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

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

Question 8

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 9

What structures do acne vulgaris involve?

A) Hair follicles
B) Sebaceous follicles
C) Eccrine glands
D) Apocrine glands

Question 10

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 11

A 3-year-old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. What is the cause of this infection?

A) Fungus
B) Bacterium
C) Virus
D) Parasite

Question 12

How long does it take for the rash of rubella to subside?

A) Within 24 hours
B) 2 to 3 days
C) 7 days
D) 12 to 15 days

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What is the cause of bullous impetigo?

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Which skin disorders are a result of insect bites? (Select all that apply.)

A) Scabies
B) Scalded skin syndrome
C) Lyme disease
D) Impetigo
E) Pediculosis

Question 18

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 19

Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:

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