Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Production of insulin

Question 2

A newborn infant presents with a fine, downy hair covering most of the body. What is this hair called?

Accepted Answer

Lanugo

Question 3

Which developmental change is most likely to contribute to increased risk of bruising in the aging adult?

Accepted Answer

Senile purpura due to increased capillary fragility

Question 4

During a skin assessment, you note a mole with asymmetry, irregular borders, multiple colors, and a diameter of 7 mm. According to the ABCDEF rule, which features are concerning?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, and diameter greater than 6 mm

Question 5

Which piece of equipment is essential for assessing skin thickness and measuring lesions during objective data collection?

Accepted Answer

Small centimeter ruler

Question 6

A patient presents with clubbing of the nails. Which angle at the nail base would you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

$$180^{\circ}$$

Question 7

Which of the following is a secondary skin lesion?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer

Question 8

Which abnormal finding is most likely associated with decreased functioning melanocytes in the hair matrix of aging adults?

Accepted Answer

Gray fine hair

Question 9

A patient reports excessive dryness and pruritus. Which subjective assessment question is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Do you have a history of skin disease, allergies, hives, psoriasis, or eczema?

Question 10

Which of the following is a plausible adverse effect of topical hydrocortisone?

Accepted Answer

Burning and stinging at the application site

Question 11

Which skin function is most directly related to the synthesis of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

Absorption of ultraviolet light

Question 12

A child presents with thickened, lubricated epidermis and accelerated hair growth. Which developmental stage does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Childhood

Question 13

Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose fungal skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation

Question 14

Which of the following findings during nail inspection is considered normal?

Accepted Answer

Translucent nail plate with pink nail bed below

Question 15

A patient presents with fluid accumulation in the interstitial space. Which term best describes this finding?

Accepted Answer

Oedema

Question 16

Which of the following is a key consideration when preparing for objective skin assessment?

Accepted Answer

Consciously attend to skin characteristics to avoid omission

Question 17

Which skin change is most likely to occur in adolescents due to increased apocrine gland activity?

Accepted Answer

Increased secretion leading to body odor

Question 18

A patient presents with a suspicious skin lesion. According to the ABCDEF rule, which feature is described as 'funny looking' or 'ugly duckling'?

Accepted Answer

F: Funny looking—different from others

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to delay wound healing in the aging adult?

Accepted Answer

Slower cell replacement

Question 20

A patient presents with a callus on the heel. Which aspect of objective skin assessment does this finding relate to?

Accepted Answer

Thickness

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