ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Dermal melanosis is the most frequently encountered congenital pigmented lesion that gradually disappears during the first few years of life. Of the following, the site that is MOST likely to have persistence of these lesions is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dermal melanosis (Mongolian spots) persists most often in the lumbosacral area beyond early childhood.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old girl develops melena and bleeding per rectum. Examination reveals multiple cutaneous hemangiomas involving the face, upper back, and both extremities. Upper and lower endoscopies show multiple hemangiomas involving the stomach, small intestine, and sigmoid colon. Other lab investigations are normal. Of the following, the NEXT step in the management of this girl is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Packed RBCs transfusion is the next step to address acute bleeding and stabilize the patient.