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Question 1 of 5

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned, why does his or her skin turn red?

A. The blood supply to the skin decreases

B. The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases

C. Melanocytes increase production of red pigments

D. The blood flow to the skin increases

Correct Answer: The blood flow to the skin increases

Question 2 of 5

Treatment of psoriasis includes

A. topical therapy

B. systemic steroid therapy

C. surgical debridement

D. removing the causative factor

Correct Answer: topical therapy

Question 3 of 5

Which test would the client undergo to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus?

A. Patch test-evaluate allergic dermatitis and photo allergic reactions (both a and b)

B. Photo patch test

C. Direct immunofluorescence test

D. Indirect immunofluorescence test- test done on a blood sample to detect autoimmune blistering diseases

Correct Answer: Indirect immunofluorescence test- test done on a blood sample to detect autoimmune blistering diseases

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a holocrine exocrine gland?

A. merocrine

B. ceruminous

C. apocrine

D. sebaceous

Correct Answer: sebaceous

Question 5 of 5

What is an appropriate intervention to promote debridement and removal of scales and crusts of skin lesions?

A. Warm oatmeal baths

B. Warm saline dressings

C. Cool sodium bicarbonate baths

D. Cool magnesium sulfate dressings

Correct Answer: Warm oatmeal baths

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