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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A 7-year-old girl develops red macules that coalesce into large patches distributing over more than half of the body especially the face and trunk; the lesions evolve rapidly into bullae. Her lips are swollen and red with erosion of the oral mucosa. She has also bilateral conjunctival injections and erosions. She has a history of fever, malaise, and upper respiratory symptoms ten days before. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is likely due to extensive skin involvement, bullae, and mucosal erosions, often triggered by drugs or infections.
Question 5 of 5
Collagen lends to the skin.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collagen is a key protein in the dermis that provides structural support and strength to the skin, not elasticity (which is due to elastin), color, or UV protection.