Question 1

The medication Lamisil is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) antipruritic 
B) anti-inflammatory 
C) antifungal 
D) parasitocide 
E) keratolytic 
A) antipruritic 
B) anti-inflammatory 
C) antifungal 
D) parasitocide 
E) keratolytic C

Question 2

The Rule of Nines is used to

Accepted Answer

A) Determine a person's height versus weight ratio 
B) Determine the percentage of the skin's surface affected by burns 
C) Determine a person's body mass index 
D) Calculate the amount of medication needed by a patient 
E) Determine the amount of skin surface area 
A) Determine a person's height versus weight ratio 
B) Determine the percentage of the skin's surface affected by burns 
C) Determine a person's body mass index 
D) Calculate the amount of medication needed by a patient 
E) Determine the amount of skin surface area B

Question 3

Which medical term means a small sac containing fluid, a blister?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbuncle 
B) Nevus 
C) Vesicle 
D) Papule 
E) Pustule 
A) Carbuncle 
B) Nevus 
C) Vesicle 
D) Papule 
E) Pustule C

Question 4

A person suffered second-degree and third-degree burns to the anterior trunk and the right arm.Using the Rule of Nines, what is the percentage of the skin's surface affected by burns?

Accepted Answer

A) 9% 
B) 18% 
C) 27% 
D) 31.5% 
E) 36% 
A) 9% 
B) 18% 
C) 27% 
D) 31.5% 
E) 36%

Question 5

The best definition of the term subcutaneous is

Accepted Answer

A) existing within the epidermis 
B) existing within the dermis 
C) pertaining to the skin 
D) within the realm of dermatology 
E) pertaining to below the dermis 
A) existing within the epidermis 
B) existing within the dermis 
C) pertaining to the skin 
D) within the realm of dermatology 
E) pertaining to below the dermis

Question 6

The black pigment found in the skin, hair and retina is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The black pigment found in the skin,...

Question 7

A condition in which non-pigmented white patches develop on otherwise normal skin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition in which non-pigmented white patches...

Question 8

In the term ichthyosis, the root is ________ and its meaning is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) osis; pertaining to 
B) thyosis; abnormal condition 
C) ichth; scales 
D) ichthy; fish 
E) ichthyo; plaque 
A) osis; pertaining to 
B) thyosis; abnormal condition 
C) ichth; scales 
D) ichthy; fish 
E) ichthyo; plaque

Question 9

Which of the following terms is derived from the Latin word for spot?

Accepted Answer

A) papule 
B) vesicle 
C) carbuncle 
D) mole 
E) nevus 
A) papule 
B) vesicle 
C) carbuncle 
D) mole 
E) nevus

Question 10

A superficial scraping of the skin, a mucous membrane or the cornea is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) abrasion 
B) laceration 
C) debridement 
D) incision 
E) cryosurgery 
A) abrasion 
B) laceration 
C) debridement 
D) incision 
E) cryosurgery

Question 11

Why are lice such a problem for humans?

Accepted Answer

A) They live in wool clothing and cause itching. 
B) They invade the skin and open lesions. 
C) They attach eggs to the hair and clothing. 
D) They tunnel under the skin and cause scarring. 
E) The feces, when inhaled, cause an allergic reaction. 
A) They live in wool clothing and cause itching. 
B) They invade the skin and open lesions. 
C) They attach eggs to the hair and clothing. 
D) They tunnel under the skin and cause scarring. 
E) The feces, when inhaled, cause an allergic reaction.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the skin or integumentary system is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The integumentary system consists of the skin and its associated organs. 
B) The skin is the largest and most vulnerable organ in the body. 
C) The skin accounts for 7% to 8% of body weight. 
D) The integumentary system is exposed to chemicals, trauma, infection, and radiation. 
E) The study and treatment of the skin and associated organs is called integumentology. 
A) The integumentary system consists of the skin and its associated organs. 
B) The skin is the largest and most vulnerable organ in the body. 
C) The skin accounts for 7% to 8% of body weight. 
D) The integumentary system is exposed to chemicals, trauma, infection, and radiation. 
E) The study and treatment of the skin and associated organs is called integumentology.

Question 13

The signs of rosacea typically include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose 
B) Hardening and shrinking of the skin, making it feel leathery 
C) Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales 
D) Pale, irregular patches of skin 
E) Facial rash similar to SLE with enlarged underlying capillaries showing through the skin 
A) A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose 
B) Hardening and shrinking of the skin, making it feel leathery 
C) Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales 
D) Pale, irregular patches of skin 
E) Facial rash similar to SLE with enlarged underlying capillaries showing through the skin

Question 14

The term which derives from the Greek meaning sac, bladder is

Accepted Answer

A) papule 
B) cyst 
C) vesicle 
D) pustule 
E) nevus 
A) papule 
B) cyst 
C) vesicle 
D) pustule 
E) nevus

Question 15

The best definition for the term acne is

Accepted Answer

A) vesicles on the face 
B) too much sebum and too many keratin cells blocking the hair follicle 
C) excessive amount of cerumen 
D) hyperactivity of the apocrine glands of the skin 
E) inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles 
A) vesicles on the face 
B) too much sebum and too many keratin cells blocking the hair follicle 
C) excessive amount of cerumen 
D) hyperactivity of the apocrine glands of the skin 
E) inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

Question 16

The term that means use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill abnormal tissue is

Accepted Answer

A) cryology 
B) cryitis 
C) cryectomy 
D) cryosurgery 
E) cryolysis 
A) cryology 
B) cryitis 
C) cryectomy 
D) cryosurgery 
E) cryolysis

Question 17

The largest organ in the body is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The largest organ in the body is...

Question 18

The root in the term sebaceous comes from the Latin meaning

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to 
B) wax 
C) bacteria 
D) hard 
E) remove 
A) pertaining to 
B) wax 
C) bacteria 
D) hard 
E) remove

Question 19

A therapist who enhances the beauty of the skin is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) dermatologist 
B) plastic surgeon 
C) esthetician 
D) cosmetic surgeon 
E) physician's assistant 
A) dermatologist 
B) plastic surgeon 
C) esthetician 
D) cosmetic surgeon 
E) physician's assistant

Question 20

In the term eumelanin, the prefix means

Accepted Answer

A) black 
B) bad 
C) gray 
D) good, normal 
E) lack of 
A) black 
B) bad 
C) gray 
D) good, normal 
E) lack of

Exam 4: Integumentary System

The medication Lamisil is classified as a(n)

The Rule of Nines is used to

Which medical term means a small sac containing fluid, a blister?

A person suffered second-degree and third-degree burns to the anterior trunk and the right arm.Using the Rule of Nines, what is the percentage of the skin's surface affected by burns?

The best definition of the term subcutaneous is

The black pigment found in the skin, hair and retina is ________.

A condition in which non-pigmented white patches develop on otherwise normal skin is called ________.

In the term ichthyosis, the root is ________ and its meaning is ________.

Which of the following terms is derived from the Latin word for spot?

A superficial scraping of the skin, a mucous membrane or the cornea is called a(n)

Why are lice such a problem for humans?

Which of the following statements about the skin or integumentary system is NOT true?

The signs of rosacea typically include which of the following?

The term which derives from the Greek meaning sac, bladder is

The best definition for the term acne is

The term that means use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill abnormal tissue is

The largest organ in the body is the ________.

The root in the term sebaceous comes from the Latin meaning

A therapist who enhances the beauty of the skin is a(n)

In the term eumelanin, the prefix means

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