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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with eczema experiences ulcerated lesions inflicted by scratching. Which term best describes these lesions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excoriations are linear or superficial lesions from scratching. Fissures are cracks, erosions are shallow epidermal losses, and ulcers are deeper. Scratching in eczema typically causes excoriations.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-day-old full-term neonate experiences multiple firm, yellow-white, 1- to 2-mm papules or pustules with a surrounding erythematous flare on the trunk. Wright stain of the lesions shows numerous eosinophils. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythema toxicum is common in newborns, with yellow-white pustules, erythematous flares, and eosinophils on Wright stain.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which is the most common cause of angular cheilitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrush (Candida) is the most common cause of angular cheilitis, especially in moist environments.
Question 5 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.