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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the functions of the integumentary system is protection. Which of the following does not directly contribute to that function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid synthesis is not a protective function of the skin; the other options (stratum lucidum, desmosomes, Merkel cells) contribute to structural integrity or sensation.
Question 2 of 5
Squamous cell carcinomas are the second most common of the skin cancers and are capable of metastasizing if not treated. This cancer affects which cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma originates from keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum, which can metastasize if untreated.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Match the condition with the appearance under the Wood lamp (ultraviolet light): Hypopigmented lesions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypopigmented lesions (e.g., vitiligo) do not fluoresce but appear lighter than surrounding skin under Wood lamp, matching C.
Question 5 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.