patho 2

Question 1

what is the best description of an ulcer

Answer 1

fissure close to an orifice

Question 2

what functions are best accomplished by the skin

Answer 2

protection and sensation

Question 3

what are the layers of the skin from superficial to deep

Answer 3

epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Question 4

what is the best description of head lice

Answer 4

wingless insects that infest scalp hair

Question 5

pubic lice may infest

Answer 5

any body hair except the scalp of either gender

Question 6

what is true about body lice

Answer 6

they are erradicated by laundering

Question 7

the itching sound associated with scabies is distinguishable from most other sources of irritation because

Answer 7

it is unrelenting and gets progressively worse instead of better

Question 8

if a client has very recently been infested with head lice, where will nits tend to be found

Answer 8

at the root of the hair close at the back of the head

Question 9

what is the best description of a fungal infection of the skin

Answer 9

dermatophytes find a rich growth medium on the skin

Question 10

the symptoms caused by head lice are from

Answer 10

the lice’s saliva, which creates an inflammatory reaction

Question 11

the lesions caused by fungal infections of the skin are called

Answer 11

tinea

Question 12

where is tinea curis located

Answer 12

groin

Question 13

what is another name for athletes foot

Answer 13

tinea pedis

Question 14

what is the best definiton of herpes simplex

Answer 14

a virus that causes blisters, usually around the mouth or genitals

Question 15

your client, who had a cold sore last week, has a painful-looking lesion on her lip. when you ask her about it she says, “oh thats just a fever blister” what is the lesion most likely to be?

Answer 15

herpes simplex

Question 16

your client arrives with an active oral herpes simplex lesion. your best choice is to

Answer 16

reschedule the appointment if possible

Question 17

which is the best definition of a staph infection of the skin

Answer 17

a cutaneous infection with coccal bacteria that usually causes pus-filled vesicles

Question 18

if a client has one boil, she is likely to have

Answer 18

no others; they tend to appear one at a time

Question 19

what does MRSA stand for

Answer 19

methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 20

this pathogen is frequently seen in systemic infections, impetigo, and toxic shock syndrome. it can also cause skin lesions, but the risk of spreading to a larger area through the bloodstream is high. what is it

Answer 20

streptococcus

Question 21

your client has just finished his antibioticas to treat a strep infection. his wound has no symptoms of inflammation. he is engaging in challenging daily physical activities, and he would like to receive massage. what is your best strategy?

Answer 21

provide a massage as usual; there are no special risks at this point

Question 22

what is the most common cause or contributing factor to warts

Answer 22

human papilloma virus

Question 23

when a viral infection grows on the sole of a foot, this lesion is called

Answer 23

plantar warts

Question 24

what are the signs and symptoms of common warts

Answer 24

hard, flaky, painless nodules

Question 25

your client has a large cluster of warts on the knuckle of her left hand. what is your option?

Answer 25

consider them a local contraindication

Question 26

which is the best description of acne rosacia

Answer 26

a chronic skin condition leading to pustules and redness on the face

Question 27

what are some common triggers for acne roascia

Answer 27

hot liquids, alcohol, spicy food

Question 28

this condition can involve multiple pustules, dilated capillaries, and the coarsening of the skin on the face? what is it

Answer 28

acne rosacea

Question 29

when acne affects adolescents, it is usually associated with

Answer 29

excessive testosterone production

Question 30

which is a type of acne lesion

Answer 30

comedone

Question 31

what is eczema

Answer 31

a noncontaigous condition connected to immune system dysfunction and hypersensitivity reactions

Question 32

eczema and dermatitis are generally accepted to be conditions related to

Answer 32

hypersensitivity reactions in the skin

Question 33

this condition is the most common form of eczema. it is frequently seen in young children, but occasionally persists into adulthood. it is

Answer 33

atopic dermatitis

Question 34

when a client wears earrings with nickel, she gets an irritated, itchy patch on her earlobe. this describes

Answer 34

allergic contact dermatitis

Question 35

while the etiology of this condition is not clear, it involves the hyperproliferation of epithelial cells and genetic disposition. it is most frequent in people over 50. this condition is not cancer, but it is sometimes associated with an increased risk for some kinds of cancer. what is it?

Answer 35

seborrheic keratosis

Question 36

seborrheic keratosis is a benign condition. why is it associated with a risk of skin cancer

Answer 36

skin cancer may begin within the boundaries of the growth and escape detection

Question 37

what is a major contributor to the risk of developing basal cell carcinoma?

Answer 37

history of multiple sunburns

Question 38

which is the best description of a nodular basal cell carcinoma lesion

Answer 38

painless "roden ulcers" with a pink pearly border

Question 39

what is the most common contributing factor to malignant melanoma

Answer 39

long-time exposure to UV radiation, and a history of deep blistering sunburns

Question 40

the "ABCDE" of melanoma stand for

Answer 40

asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, elevation

Question 41

what is the best definition of burns

Answer 41

any trauma that kills cells through heat, electricity, chemical exposure, or radiation

Question 42

what is the best description of first degree burn

Answer 42

irritation of the epidermis

Question 43

what is the best description of third-degree burn

Answer 43

penetrates to the dermis or deeper

Question 44

what is another name for decubitus ulcers

Answer 44

bedsores

Question 45

decubitus ulcers are ususally the result of

Answer 45

poor circulation to the skin around points of bony contact with a surface

Question 46

keloid scars occur when

Answer 46

permanent scar tissue doesn't stay within the boundaries of the skin injury

Question 47

what is the best description of a contracture scar

Answer 47

a scar over a large area that pulls together to limit elasticity and range of motion