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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The face is the most common site of involvement by acne. Which of the following is another common site of acne development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The back is a common site for acne due to high sebaceous gland activity, second only to the face.
Question 2 of 5
You are discussing atopic dermatitis with medical students. You state that atopic dermatitis is a skin disease with a characteristic finding that may superimpose by secondary lesions. Of the following, the secondary lesion that may be encountered in the acute stage of atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weeping is a secondary lesion in acute atopic dermatitis due to oozing from inflamed, broken skin.
Question 3 of 5
Different potencies and forms of topical corticosteroids are available. Of the following, the form of the topical corticosteroids that is preferred in children with atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creams are preferred in children with atopic dermatitis for their balance of efficacy and reduced occlusion compared to ointments.
Question 4 of 5
You are meeting a pregnant mother who is going to deliver a new baby in near future; she states that she has two children with atopic dermatitis and she wants to prevent the development of this disease for her new baby. Of the following, the BEST advice you can offer to this lady is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the best preventive measure supported by evidence for reducing atopic dermatitis risk.
Question 5 of 5
A 1-month-old male infant develops a greasy, erythematous scale of the scalp. Examination reveals a thick greasy and waxy yellow-white patch involving the vertex of the scalp. Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for this infant is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Olive oil messaging followed by shampooing is the best initial treatment for cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) in infants to soften and remove scales.