RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1224 of 2368

An infant has red skin in the diaper area with scaly plaques, pustules, and redness extending into the skin folds. Which cause does the nurse suspect?

  1. Candida infection (diaper candidiasis)
  2. Irritation from a wet diaper only
  3. Cradle cap spreading from the scalp
  4. Tinea versicolor
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Correct answer: Candida infection (diaper candidiasis)

Skin folds are involved with diaper candidiasis, unlike irritant diaper dermatitis, in which skin folds are spared.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026