Question

ch 8 hair and scalp disorders and diseases directions: 1. answer the questions below by clicking the button next to the best answer or typing your answer. each questions answers are in grey. 2. at the end of every page click the next button to move forward to the next page. do not use the browsers back button! 3. on the last page of the quiz you will be able to see which questions are answered, unanswered and have been flagged. question(s) 4 of 25: 4. 21. what is the most appropriate process to distinguish pityriasis and pediculosis capitis 1 pts. a. examine scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to the hair strands b. examine the scalp to determine whether the infection affects the tissue around a single hair strand or if it is clustered c. consult with the client to determine whether the client is experiencing itchiness or not d. examine the scalp to determine whether the infection has a distinct odor or not flag this question for later review you will be able to review all of your answers at the end of the quiz. next page the quizstar team provides technical assistance and support to users m - f from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. central standard time, excluding u.s. federal holidays. copyright © 2000 - 2005 altec - advanced learning technologies in education consortia - terms of use - privacy policy center for research on learning at the university of kansas

Explanation:

Pityriasis is dandruff with loose - scaling on the scalp, while pediculosis capitis (head lice) has nits attached to hair strands. Examining whether the foreign matter is loose or attached helps distinguish them. Itching can be present in both, odor is not a key differentiator, and the pattern of tissue - affected around hair strands is not the most definitive way to tell them apart.

Answer:

A. examine scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to the hair strands