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Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of the Integument in Children
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Children's skin differs from an adult's in structure, with the following characteristics: Dermis: Pediatric skin is 10 times thinner than adult skin Subcutaneous tissue: This tissue develops at around six months of fetal life, and resembles an adult's but is thinner after birth Color: A healthy newborn's skin may be deep red or purple, with bluish hands and feet Vernix: A thick, waxy substance that protects the fetus's skin from amniotic fluid, this should wash off during the baby's first bath Lanugo: Fine, soft hair that may cover the scalp, forehead, cheeks, shoulders, and back, this... Show more
Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of the Integument in Children
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1. A 3-year-old develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is caused by a:
2. The nurse would correctly identify the etiologic agent of smallpox as:
3. A 2-month-old develops diaper dermatitis. A nurse will monitor this patient for which secondary infection?
4. The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as:
5. Molluscum contagiosum affects the skin and:
6. A 14-year-old presents with severe acne. Which of the following promotes acne development?
7. A 5-year-old develops chickenpox after exposure at a daycare center. This disease is caused by:
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?
9. 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?
10. The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:
11. 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:
12. 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?
13. The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as:
14. A 4-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD). Which assessment finding will most likely support this diagnosis?
15. Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.
16. 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?
17. Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.
18. The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:

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