Which secondary skin lesions are associated with eczema?

Scales.

Erosion.

Crusts.

Ulcers.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C

Choice A rationale

Scales represent the accumulation of dead skin cells that flake off, a common secondary lesion in eczema resulting from the chronic inflammation and rapid skin cell turnover.

Choice B rationale

Erosion occurs when the superficial layer of skin is lost, typically due to scratching or friction in eczema, exposing the underlying epidermis and sometimes leading to infection.

Choice C rationale

Crusts form when serum, blood, or purulent exudate dries on the skin surface, often seen in eczema as a result of weeping lesions and subsequent drying.

Choice D rationale

Ulcers are deeper lesions extending into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and are not typically associated with eczema. Eczema usually affects the epidermis, causing secondary lesions like scales, erosion, and crusts rather than deep tissue ulcers.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Necrosis is the death of body tissue and can result from various factors, including pressure ulcers, but it is not the direct cause of pressure ulcers.

Choice B rationale

Low capillary pressure is not a direct cause of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to reduced blood flow and tissue damage.

Choice C rationale

Increased mobility is not a cause of pressure ulcers. In fact, decreased mobility or immobility is a significant risk factor for developing pressure ulcers.

Choice D rationale

Extrinsic factors, such as prolonged pressure, friction, and shear, are the primary causes of pressure ulcers. These factors lead to reduced blood flow, tissue ischemia, and ultimately, tissue damage.

A. Scoliosis. B. Muscular dystrophy. C. Kyphosis. D. Lordosis.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Scoliosis is identified by a lateral curve of the spine, resulting in uneven shoulders and prominent scapula when bending forward. These physical findings are characteristic of scoliosis, aiding its diagnosis.

Choice B rationale

Muscular dystrophy causes symmetrical muscle weakening, not the asymmetry of scoliosis. It does not present with the specific spinal curvature described.

Choice C rationale

Kyphosis involves a rounded upper back, not a lateral spinal curve. It leads to a hunched posture rather than the shoulder and scapula asymmetry seen in scoliosis.

Choice D rationale

Lordosis is characterized by an exaggerated inward curve of the lower back, not affecting shoulder and scapula symmetry as in scoliosis. It primarily involves the lumbar spine, not causing the described physical findings.

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