Integumentary Part One

Question 1

Raynaud’s disease is commonly paired with what disease…

Answer 1

systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

Question 2

what is athlete’s foot

Answer 2

fungal infection of the foot (typically between toes)

Question 3

what is lupus erythematosus

Answer 3

chronic, progressive autoimmune inflammatory disorder of connective tissues

red rash with raised, red, scaly plaques

Question 4

discoid lupus erythematosus affects…

Answer 4

the skin ONLY

Question 5

systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is commonly paired with…

Answer 5

Raynaud’s

Question 6

postherpetic neralgic pain is common with what disease

Answer 6

herpes zoster

Question 7

purpose of PT for scleroderma

Answer 7

slows development of contracture and deformity

Question 8

PT intervention for psoriasis

Answer 8

long-wave ultraviolet light

Question 9

difference between terminal hair and vellus hair

Answer 9

terminal: coarse and thick (scalp, eyebrows)
vellus: short, fine, arms, chest

Question 10

in which phase of gait do lateral and medial heel whips occur

Answer 10

pre-swing through initial swing

Question 11

what is psoriasis

Answer 11

chronic autoimmune disease of skin characterized by erythematous plaques covered with a silvery scale

Question 12

what gait deviation occurs at terminal swing through initial contact

Answer 12

terminal impact

Question 13

what modalities are contraindicated with herpes zoster and why

Answer 13

heat

ultrasound

bc can increase severity of symptoms

Question 14

what is a lateral heel whip

Answer 14

heel moves laterally during pre-swing

Question 15

for MMT, pressure applied to the proximal phalanx of the first metacarpal would be appropriate to test the _____ muscle

Answer 15

flexor pollicis brevis

Question 16

what is in the dermis

Answer 16

lymphatics

blood vessels

nerves/nerve endings

hair follicles

sebaceous/sweat glands

Question 17

symptoms of herpes zoster (shingles)

Answer 17

pain and tingling along cranial nerve/dermatome

red papules along infected nerve (progresses to vesicles)

fever, chill, malaise

Question 18

ringworm AKA

Answer 18

tinea corporis

Question 19

for MMT, where should resistance be applied in order to test the opponens muscle

Answer 19

first metacarpal bone

Question 20

what are sebaceous glands

Answer 20

exocrine glands that secrete fatty substance (sebum) through hair follicles

Question 21

symptoms of herpes zoster (shingles)

Answer 21

pain and tingling along distribution of infected nerve

red papules progressing to vesicles that develop along a dermatome

Question 22

what is terminal impact

Answer 22

abrupt and audible stop as the prosthetic knee extends primarily in response to insufficient knee friction or overcompensation to avoid knee buckling

Question 23

common complaints with psoriasis

Answer 23

itching

pain from dry and cracked lesions

Question 24

layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep

Answer 24

stratum corneum

stratum lucidum

stratum granulosum

stratum spinosum

stratum basale

Question 25

where are sebaceous glands NOT

Answer 25

palms

soles

Question 26

what is impetigo

Answer 26

superficial skin infection caused by staph or strep

Question 27

if athlete’s foot is untreated, what can happen

Answer 27

bacterial infections (cellulitis)

Question 28

what is polymyositis

Answer 28

disease of connective tissue characterized by edema, inflammation, and degeneration of the muscles

Question 29

dermatitis AKA

Answer 29

eczema

Question 30

what are warts

Answer 30

common, benign infection by human papilloma viruses (HPVs)

Question 31

long-wave ultraviolet light is an effective method of treating…

Answer 31

psoriasis

Question 32

is impetigo contagious

Answer 32

yes (children and elderly)

Question 33

purpose of sebum

Answer 33

lubricate skin

defend against bacteria and fungus

Question 34

how is Ludington’s Test performed

Answer 34

patient sits and clasps both hands behind head

they are asked to contract and relax biceps muscle

Question 35

describe skin with cellulitis

Answer 35

hot, red, edematous

Question 36

tinea corporis AKA

Answer 36

ringworm

Question 37

what is abscess

Answer 37

a cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue

Question 38

how is herpes 2 spread

Answer 38

sex

Question 39

two types of sweat glands and their differences

Answer 39

eccrine: controls body temp
apocrine: triggered by stress

Question 40

herpes simplex is what type of herpes

Answer 40

herpes 1

Question 41

how is the skin described with scleroderma

Answer 41

taut, firm, edematous, firmly bound to subcutaneous tissues

Question 42

what joints are affected by psoriatric arthritis

Answer 42

small distal joints

Question 43

who is more at risk for cellulitis

Answer 43

elderly

people with diabetes

wounds

malnutrition

steroid therapy

Question 44

what is commonly associated with polymyositis

Answer 44

sclerodactyly

interstitial lung disease

Question 45

what is abscess the result of

Answer 45

localized infection

Question 46

what is ringworm

Answer 46

fungal infection involving the hair, skin, or nails

Question 47

purpose of Ludington’s Test

Answer 47

rupture of long head of biceps

Question 48

what does the skin look like with ringworm

Answer 48

ring-shaped patches with vesicles or scales

Question 49

systemic lupus erythematosus is…

Answer 49

chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder affected multiple organ systems (skin, joints, kidneys, heart, nervous system, mucous membranes)

Question 50

what is systemic sclerosis

Answer 50

chronic, autoimmune diffuse disease of CT causing fibrosis of the skin, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs