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NU 518 Exam 3 Study Questions and answers (verified answersgraded A+) latest update 2024/2025
A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix,
Arizona) for a regular skin check-up. She has just returned from her
annual dig site in Greece. She has fair skin and reddish-blonde hair. She
has a family history of melanoma. She has many freckles scattered
across her skin. From this description, which of the following is not a
risk factor for melanoma in
this patient?
A) Age
B) Hair color
C) Actinic lentigines
D) Heavy sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER: A
You are speaking to an 8th grade class about health prevention and are
preparing to discuss the ABCDEs of melanoma. Which of the following
descriptions correctly defines the ABCDEs?
A) A = actinic; B = basal cell; C = color changes, especially blue; D =
diameter >6 mm; E =evolution
B) A = asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes, especially
blue; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution
C) A = actinic; B = irregular borders; C = keratoses; D = dystrophic
nails; E = evolution
,D) A = asymmetry; B = regular borders; C = color changes, especially
orange; D = diameter >6 mm; E = evolution - CORRECT ANSWER: B
You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher.
You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of
fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has
hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of
a patient with hypothyroidism?
A) Moist and smooth
B) Moist and rough
C) Dry and smooth
D) Dry and rough - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a rash. At first
there was only one large patch, but then more lesions erupted suddenly
on the back and torso; the lesions itch. On physical examination, you
note that the pattern of eruption is like a Christmas tree and that there are
a variety of erythematous papules and macules on the cleavage lines of
the back. Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema - CORRECT ANSWER: A
A 19-year-old construction worker presents for evaluation of a rash. He
notes that it started on his back with a multitude of spots and is also on
his arms, chest, and neck. It itches a lot. He does sweat more than before
,because being outdoors is part of his job. On physical examination, you
note dark tan patches with a reddish cast that has sharp borders and fine
scales, scattered more prominently around the upper back, chest, neck,
and upper arms as well as under the arms. Based on this description,
what is your most likely diagnosis?
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema - CORRECT ANSWER: B
A 68-year-old retired farmer comes to your office for evaluation of a
skin lesion. On the right temporal area of the forehead, you see a
flattened papule the same color as his skin, covered by a dry scale that is
round and feels hard. He has several more of these scattered on the
forehead, arms, and legs. Based on this description, what is your most
likely diagnosis?
A) Actinic keratosis
B) Seborrheic keratosis
C) Basal cell carcinoma
D) Squamous cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER: A
A 58-year-old gardener comes to your office for evaluation of a new
lesion on her upper chest. The lesion appears to be "stuck on" and is
oval, brown, and slightly elevated with a flat surface. It has a rough,
wartlike texture on palpation. Based on this description, what is your
most likely diagnosis?
A) Actinic keratosis
, B) Seborrheic keratosis
C) Basal cell carcinoma
D) Squamous cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER: B
A 72-year-old teacher comes to a skilled nursing facility for
rehabilitation after being in the hospital for 6 weeks. She was treated for
sepsis and respiratory failure and had to be on the ventilator for 3 weeks.
You are completing your initial assessment and are evaluating her skin
condition. On her sacrum there is full-thickness skin loss that is 5 cm in
diameter, with damage to the subcutaneous tissue. The underlying
muscle is not affected. You diagnose this as a pressure ulcer. What is the
stage of this ulcer?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4 - CORRECT ANSWER: C
An 8-year-old girl comes with her mother for evaluation of hair loss. She
denies pulling or twisting her hair, and her mother has not noted this
behavior at all. She does not put her hair in braids. On physical
examination, you note a clearly demarcated, round patch of hair loss
without visible scaling or inflammation. There are no hair shafts visible.
Based on this description, what
is your most likely diagnosis?
A) Alopecia areata
B) Trichotillomania
C) Tinea capitis
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