ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are evaluating a 7-month-old male infant who recently diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. The location of the lesions you expect to see in this infant is the face and
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In infants, atopic dermatitis typically affects the face and extensor surfaces, unlike older children where flexural areas predominate.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-month-old male infant is brought to your clinic by his mother complaining of napkin rash. The mother has been used different topical agents without any improvement; she has a concern that this rash is caused by fungal infection. Of the following, the character of the rash that's typically caused by candida albicans napkin dermatitis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candida albicans napkin dermatitis typically affects intertriginous areas due to moisture and warmth.
Question 3 of 5
Pityriasis Rosea is characterized by the appearance of a solitary oval patch followed by multiple red scaly macules. Although it may occur at any age, the peak incidence usually occurs during
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea peaks in adolescence, often linked to viral triggers like HHV-6 or HHV-7.
Question 4 of 5
Malignant melanoma may develop in a pre-existing cutaneous melanocytic lesion. Which of the following skin lesion is MOST likely to develop malignant melanoma during childhood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital giant melanocytic nevi have the highest risk of malignant melanoma in childhood due to their size and cellular instability.
Question 5 of 5
You are discussing vascular malformations with medical students; you state that port-wine stains are malformations of the superficial capillaries of the skin. An important statement that should be included in your discussion is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Port-wine stains appear as purple or port-wine patches in infancy and persist lifelong, distinguishing them from hemangiomas.