A 9-year-old boy has a history of a seizure disorder and multiple white macules that first appeared in early infancy. A large, skin-colored, irregularly thickened plaque with an orange-peel or cobblestone texture has developed on the back in the lumbosacral area. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Questions 68

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

A 9-year-old boy has a history of a seizure disorder and multiple white macules that first appeared in early infancy. A large, skin-colored, irregularly thickened plaque with an orange-peel or cobblestone texture has developed on the back in the lumbosacral area. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tuberous sclerosis presents with hypopigmented macules, seizures, and shagreen patches (thickened plaques).

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is a recommended treatment of tinea unguium?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oral itraconazole is effective for tinea unguium (onychomycosis); topical treatments alone are less effective.

Question 3 of 5

Which is the hallmark symptom of pediculosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is the hallmark symptom of pediculosis due to lice bites.

Question 4 of 5

The best treatment for the patient described in Question 1 is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Osgood-Schlatter disease is managed with rest and activity modification.

Question 5 of 5

Plans for the child described in Question 5 should include (choose one or more)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Supination of the forearm reduces nursemaid's elbow; other options are unnecessary unless reduction fails.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic


$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium


$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions