Dermatology Nursing Management Quiz

What is the purpose of skin grafts?

To provide protection to underlying structures or for cosmetic reasons

What is the preoperative management required for cosmetic procedures?

Informed consent and realistic expectations

What is soft tissue expansion used for?

Preliminary step in breast reconstruction

What is the purpose of engineered skin in certain situations?

To help in specific situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of cosmetic procedure mentioned in the text?

Heart surgery Signup and view all the answers

What are the two traditional types of skin grafts mentioned?

Free grafts and skin flaps Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used for resurfacing a burn scar?

Soft tissue expansion Signup and view all the answers

What does preoperative management for cosmetic procedures entail?

Informed consent and realistic expectations Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure may be necessary to reconstruct areas for cosmetic or functional purposes?

Skin grafts Signup and view all the answers

What is an ideal way for wounds to heal according to the text?

By primary intention Signup and view all the answers

What is a common preoperative requirement for cosmetic procedures?

Having realistic expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of skin grafts?

To provide protection or aid in reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a technique used for resurfacing defects like burn scars or tattoos?

Soft tissue expansion Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a cosmetic procedure mentioned in the text?

Breast enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal way for wounds to heal according to the text?

By primary intention Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT mentioned as a traditional type of skin graft?

Muscle grafts Signup and view all the answers

What is soft tissue expansion primarily used for?

Resurfacing defects or as a preliminary step in breast reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is an important prognostic factor for melanoma?

Tumor thickness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer is the deadliest?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of squamous cell carcinoma on the mouth and lips?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial treatment for melanoma?

Surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy is often needed if melanoma has spread to lymph nodes or nearby sites?

Immunotherapy Signup and view all the answers

Which group of bacteria is responsible for primary and secondary skin infections?

Staphylococcus aureus and group A β-hemolytic streptococci Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition increases the risk of developing melanoma?

Dysplastic nevus syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach for treating patients with Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?

Provide supportive care in an intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of psoriasis?

Presence of scaling plaques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective in managing patients with allergic dermatologic problems?

Identifying and avoiding the causative agent Signup and view all the answers

How do allergies and hypersensitivity reactions typically manifest in dermatologic problems?

Presentation as contact dermatitis and other lesions Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) from other dermatologic conditions?

They involve sheet-like epidermal detachment and mucosal lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of patch testing in diagnosing allergic dermatologic problems?

It helps in determining the causative agent by testing skin reactions Signup and view all the answers

In patients with psoriasis, where are the silvery, scaling plaques commonly found?

On the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, and lower back Signup and view all the answers

What type of light can be used to treat dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis and itching?

Long-wave UVA1 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of therapy varies greatly for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

Corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What may be a side effect of prolonged use of high-potency corticosteroids?

Skin atrophy Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is particularly effective in treating a wide variety of dermatologic conditions?