NUR 504 Exam 3 with precise detailed answers
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Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet?
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a. Stratum corneum
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b. Stratum lucidum
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c. Stratum granulosum
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d. Stratum germinativum - ✔✔b. Stratum lucidum
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Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
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a. Epidermis
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b. Subcutaneous layer
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c. Adipose layer
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d. Dermis - ✔✔d. Dermis
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A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this
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describe?
a. Morphology
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b. Structure
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c. Distribution
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d. Turgor - ✔✔c. Distribution
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A patient presents with red papules and areas of plaque on her skin and irregular
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formations of exfoliated, keratinized cells. What is the most likely ailment?
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a. Psoriasis
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b. Eczema
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c. Acne
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d. Discoid lupus - ✔✔a. Psoriasis
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The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma
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annulare and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination?
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a. Noticed the red papules
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b. Tested the apocrine secretions
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c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
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d. Pared the surface - ✔✔c. Scraped the skin with a #15 blade
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1. An area of the patient's arm has very smooth skin and lacks any apparent superficial
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features. This is likely what? || || || ||
a. Psoriasis
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b. Hypokeratinization
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c. A scar
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d. A skin tag - ✔✔c. a scar
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A patient with greasy, adherent scales on coalescing macules along the brow and scalp most
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likely has what form of dermatitis?
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a. Allergic contact
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b. Seborrheic
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c. Stasis
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d. Atopic - ✔✔b. Seborrheic
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Which of the following typically appears on the head or face ?
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a. Verruca
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b. Dermatofibroma
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