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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that has different clinical presentations at different ages. Of the following, the classic seborrheic dermatitis during adolescence is typically localized to the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In adolescence, seborrheic dermatitis classically affects the scalp, presenting as dandruff or scaling.
Question 2 of 5
You are evaluating a 2-month-old male infant with extensive beard hemangioma involving the chin and jaw; he has no hoarseness of voice or stridor. Of the following, the NEXT step in the management of this infant is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngoscopy is the next step to rule out airway involvement in a beard hemangioma, even without current symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy develops a pruritic skin rash involving the lower extremities; he has a history of fever 1 week before that has been resolved spontaneously. Examination reveals many target lesions distributing symmetrically at knees, legs and feet; the outer layer of each lesion is red, the inner layer is purple, while the intermediate layer is white. Of the following, the MOST likely organism that may cause these target lesions is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus is the most common cause of erythema multiforme with classic target lesions.
Question 4 of 5
The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dermis, including its papillary and reticular layers, is primarily made up of connective tissue, including collagen and elastin, providing structure and support.
Question 5 of 5
The hair matrix contains
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hair matrix is the actively growing part of the hair bulb and consists of a layer of basal cells that divide to produce the hair.