ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sebaceous glands
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sebaceous glands are oil-producing glands typically associated with hair follicles, secreting sebum to lubricate skin and hair.
Question 2 of 5
Bedsores
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bedsores (pressure ulcers) result from prolonged pressure and are preventable by relieving pressure points, not just by moisturizing or due to dry skin.
Question 3 of 5
Incontinentia pigmenti is associated with all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Incontinentia pigmenti is an X-linked dominant disorder, lethal in males (not females), and associated with skin lesions (streaks/vesicles), alopecia, hypodontia, microphthalmos, and seizures. Lethality in females is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Match the condition with the appearance under the Wood lamp (ultraviolet light): Tinea corporis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea corporis (caused by dermatophytes) typically does not fluoresce under Wood lamp unless specific species are present, but most common forms show no fluorescence, matching D.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not true of topical corticosteroids?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A, B, and C are true: topical corticosteroids relieve itching, fluorinated ones are more potent with more side effects. D is false as potency varies, not just formulation.