NUR 634 MIDTERM EXAM 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Match the following descriptions to the correct lesion or
distribution name:
1. Multiple lesions blending together
2. Flat discoloration less than 1 cm
3. Circumscribed area of skin edema
4. Narrow linear crack into epidermis, exposing dermis
5. Vesicle like lesion with purulent content
6. Flat discoloration greater than 1 cm
7. Raised lesion, larger than 1 cm, may be same or different
color from the surrounding skin
8. Net-like cluster
9. Loss of epidermis and dermis
10. Loss of skin markings and full skin thickness
11. Skin thickening usually found over pruritic or friction areas
12. In a ring formation
A. Ulcer
B. Atrophy
C.fissure
D. Reticular
E. Wheal
F. Pustule
,G. Patch
H. Plaque
I. Macule
J. Confluent
K. Annular
L. Lichenification
1. Confluent
2. Macule
3. Wheal
4. Fissure
5. Pustule
6. Patch
7. Plaque
8. Reticular
9. Ulcer
10. Atrophy
11. Lichenification
12. Annular
One of the most common trigger agents for contact dermatitis
is:
A. Exposure to nickel
B. Use of fabric softener
C. Bathing with liquid body wash
,D. Eating spicy foods
A. Exposure to nickel
A common site for atopic dermatitis in an adult is on the:
A. Dorsum of the hand
B. Face
C. Neck
D. Flexor surfaces
D. Flexor surfaces
A 78 year old resident of a long term care facility complains of
generalized itchiness at night that disturbs her sleep. Her
examination is consistent with scabies. Which of the following
do you expect to find on examination?
A. Excoriated papule on the interdigital area
B. Annular lesions over the buttocks
C. Vesicular lesions in a linear pattern
D. Honey-colored crusted lesions that began as vesicles
A. Excoriated (from itching) papule on the interdigital area
, You examine a patient with psoriasis vulgaris and expect to
find the following lesions:
A. Lichenified areas in flexor areas
B. Well-demarcated plaques on the knees
C. Greasy lesions throughout the scalp
D. Vesicular lesions over the upper thorax
B. Well-demarcated plaques on the knees
Which of the following best describes seborrheic dermatitis
lesions?
A. Flaking lesions in the AC and popliteal spaces
B. Greasy, scaling lesions in the nasolabial folds
C. Intensely itchy lesions in the groin folds
D. Silvery lesions on the elbows and knees
B. Greasy, scaling lesions in the nasolabia folds
Think sebaceous glands so greasy, oily
A 49 year old man presents with a skin lesion suspicious for
malignant melanoma. You describe the lesion as having:
A. Deep, black-brown coloring throughout
B. Sharp borders
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Match the following descriptions to the correct lesion or
distribution name:
1. Multiple lesions blending together
2. Flat discoloration less than 1 cm
3. Circumscribed area of skin edema
4. Narrow linear crack into epidermis, exposing dermis
5. Vesicle like lesion with purulent content
6. Flat discoloration greater than 1 cm
7. Raised lesion, larger than 1 cm, may be same or different
color from the surrounding skin
8. Net-like cluster
9. Loss of epidermis and dermis
10. Loss of skin markings and full skin thickness
11. Skin thickening usually found over pruritic or friction areas
12. In a ring formation
A. Ulcer
B. Atrophy
C.fissure
D. Reticular
E. Wheal
F. Pustule
,G. Patch
H. Plaque
I. Macule
J. Confluent
K. Annular
L. Lichenification
1. Confluent
2. Macule
3. Wheal
4. Fissure
5. Pustule
6. Patch
7. Plaque
8. Reticular
9. Ulcer
10. Atrophy
11. Lichenification
12. Annular
One of the most common trigger agents for contact dermatitis
is:
A. Exposure to nickel
B. Use of fabric softener
C. Bathing with liquid body wash
,D. Eating spicy foods
A. Exposure to nickel
A common site for atopic dermatitis in an adult is on the:
A. Dorsum of the hand
B. Face
C. Neck
D. Flexor surfaces
D. Flexor surfaces
A 78 year old resident of a long term care facility complains of
generalized itchiness at night that disturbs her sleep. Her
examination is consistent with scabies. Which of the following
do you expect to find on examination?
A. Excoriated papule on the interdigital area
B. Annular lesions over the buttocks
C. Vesicular lesions in a linear pattern
D. Honey-colored crusted lesions that began as vesicles
A. Excoriated (from itching) papule on the interdigital area
, You examine a patient with psoriasis vulgaris and expect to
find the following lesions:
A. Lichenified areas in flexor areas
B. Well-demarcated plaques on the knees
C. Greasy lesions throughout the scalp
D. Vesicular lesions over the upper thorax
B. Well-demarcated plaques on the knees
Which of the following best describes seborrheic dermatitis
lesions?
A. Flaking lesions in the AC and popliteal spaces
B. Greasy, scaling lesions in the nasolabial folds
C. Intensely itchy lesions in the groin folds
D. Silvery lesions on the elbows and knees
B. Greasy, scaling lesions in the nasolabia folds
Think sebaceous glands so greasy, oily
A 49 year old man presents with a skin lesion suspicious for
malignant melanoma. You describe the lesion as having:
A. Deep, black-brown coloring throughout
B. Sharp borders
