Question 1

Squamous cell carcinoma originates from

Accepted Answer

A) The layer of compact dead cells in the stratum corneum 
B) The thin, translucent layer of cells in the stratum lucidum 
C) Keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum 
D) Melanocytes in the stratum basale 
E) Squamocytes in the stratum spinosum 
A) The layer of compact dead cells in the stratum corneum 
B) The thin, translucent layer of cells in the stratum lucidum 
C) Keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum 
D) Melanocytes in the stratum basale 
E) Squamocytes in the stratum spinosum

Question 2

What are the word elements in the term epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A) prefix + root 
B) prefix + root/combining form + suffix 
C) combining form + root 
D) root + root/combining form + suffix 
E) combining form + suffix 
A) prefix + root 
B) prefix + root/combining form + suffix 
C) combining form + root 
D) root + root/combining form + suffix 
E) combining form + suffix

Question 3

The plural form of the medical term meaning armpit is

Accepted Answer

A) Axillum 
B) Axilli 
C) Axillas 
D) Axilla 
E) Axillae 
A) Axillum 
B) Axilli 
C) Axillas 
D) Axilla 
E) Axillae

Question 4

The classification of medications used to kill lice is

Accepted Answer

A) antibacterials such as neomycin 
B) antifungals such as lamisil 
C) keratolytics such as salicylic acid 
D) parasiticides such as lindane 
E) antipruritics such as hydrocortisone 
A) antibacterials such as neomycin 
B) antifungals such as lamisil 
C) keratolytics such as salicylic acid 
D) parasiticides such as lindane 
E) antipruritics such as hydrocortisone

Question 5

The term excoriate means

Accepted Answer

A) swollen 
B) black and blue 
C) draining 
D) to scratch 
E) painful 
A) swollen 
B) black and blue 
C) draining 
D) to scratch 
E) painful

Question 6

Which of the following two prefixes both mean below?

Accepted Answer

A) supra- and hypo- 
B) trans- and hypo- 
C) sub- and intra- 
D) sub- and hypo- 
E) intra- and hypo- 
A) supra- and hypo- 
B) trans- and hypo- 
C) sub- and intra- 
D) sub- and hypo- 
E) intra- and hypo-

Question 7

Another name for atopic dermatitis is

Accepted Answer

A) Eczema 
B) Psoriasis 
C) Allergic dermatitis 
D) Rosacea 
E) Impetigo 
A) Eczema 
B) Psoriasis 
C) Allergic dermatitis 
D) Rosacea 
E) Impetigo

Question 8

The physical evidence of a disease process, what the health care provider can see, hear, feel or tap during a physical examination of a patient is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physical evidence of a disease process,...

Question 9

The abbreviation MRSA means

Accepted Answer

A) melanoma review and screening assessment 
B) methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus 
C) methicillin-resistant streptococcus albicans 
D) mammary reconstruction surgical augmentation 
E) methicillin-resistant staphylococcus albus 
A) melanoma review and screening assessment 
B) methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus 
C) methicillin-resistant streptococcus albicans 
D) mammary reconstruction surgical augmentation 
E) methicillin-resistant staphylococcus albus

Question 10

A burn involving the epidermis and part of the dermis, causing redness, blisters and pain is classified as which type of burn?

Accepted Answer

A) First-degree (superficial) 
B) Second-degree (partial-thickness) 
C) Third-degree (full-thickness) 
D) Fourth-degree 
E) Fifth-degree 
A) First-degree (superficial) 
B) Second-degree (partial-thickness) 
C) Third-degree (full-thickness) 
D) Fourth-degree 
E) Fifth-degree

Question 11

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly and has the correct meaning?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical: medication applied to the skin to obtain a local effect 
B) Vertiligo: nonpigmented, white patches on otherwise normal skin 
C) Scleraderma: thickening and hardening of the skin 
D) Psoriasis: rash characterized by itchy, red, flaky patches with silver scales 
E) Rosashea: persistent erythematous rash of the central face 
A) Tropical: medication applied to the skin to obtain a local effect 
B) Vertiligo: nonpigmented, white patches on otherwise normal skin 
C) Scleraderma: thickening and hardening of the skin 
D) Psoriasis: rash characterized by itchy, red, flaky patches with silver scales 
E) Rosashea: persistent erythematous rash of the central face

Question 12

Which of the following sentences has a medical term that is NOT used correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Jones sprained his ankle, and now it is edematous. 
B) Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder. 
C) Repeated scratching has led to granulation of the skin. 
D) Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serous drainage from the blisters. 
E) Dust mites, peanuts, and pollens are allergens. 
A) Mr.Jones sprained his ankle, and now it is edematous. 
B) Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder. 
C) Repeated scratching has led to granulation of the skin. 
D) Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serous drainage from the blisters. 
E) Dust mites, peanuts, and pollens are allergens.

Question 13

The correct spelling for a partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication is

Accepted Answer

A) Alopeshia 
B) Alophecia 
C) Alopecia 
D) Alopetia 
E) Alopheshia 
A) Alopeshia 
B) Alophecia 
C) Alopecia 
D) Alopetia 
E) Alopheshia

Question 14

Which medical term means a whitehead or blackhead?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The correct abbreviation to use for a biopsy procedure is

Accepted Answer

A) BP 
B) BY 
C) Bx 
D) Bi 
E) By 
A) BP 
B) BY 
C) Bx 
D) Bi 
E) By

Question 16

A diagnosis of eczema is made on which of the following set of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Itching, pimples, and excoriation of the skin 
B) Inflammation, itching, and excoriation with dry, red, scaly patches 
C) Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes 
D) Vesicles, redness, and itching 
E) Pimples, boils, and carbuncles 
A) Itching, pimples, and excoriation of the skin 
B) Inflammation, itching, and excoriation with dry, red, scaly patches 
C) Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes 
D) Vesicles, redness, and itching 
E) Pimples, boils, and carbuncles

Question 17

Which of the following medical terms means birthmark, congenital or acquired lesion of the skin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A patient visited the dermatologist to have several lesions on his face examined.The physician diagnosed the patient with basal cell carcinoma and used cryotherapy to remove the lesions.In this procedure, the lesions were

Accepted Answer

A) burned with an electric current 
B) planed using a dermatome 
C) frozen using liquid nitrogen 
D) tied at the base depriving them of circulation 
E) scrapped away using abrasive lotions 
A) burned with an electric current 
B) planed using a dermatome 
C) frozen using liquid nitrogen 
D) tied at the base depriving them of circulation 
E) scrapped away using abrasive lotions

Question 19

The treatment for a burn is to surgically remove injured or necrotic tissue to allow for healing.This procedure is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment for a burn is to...

Question 20

For the term anesthetic, choose the suffix, prefix, and root, and the correct meaning for each.

Accepted Answer

A) prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root esthet- means hardening 
B) prefix an- means without; suffix -ic means against; root esthet- means hardening 
C) prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root esthet- means sensation 
D) prefix an- means without; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root esthet- means sensation 
E) prefix an- means none; suffix -ic means condition; root esthet- meaning sensation 
A) prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root esthet- means hardening 
B) prefix an- means without; suffix -ic means against; root esthet- means hardening 
C) prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root esthet- means sensation 
D) prefix an- means without; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root esthet- means sensation 
E) prefix an- means none; suffix -ic means condition; root esthet- meaning sensation

Exam 4: Integumentary System

Squamous cell carcinoma originates from

What are the word elements in the term epithelium?

The plural form of the medical term meaning armpit is

The classification of medications used to kill lice is

The term excoriate means

Which of the following two prefixes both mean below?

Another name for atopic dermatitis is

The physical evidence of a disease process, what the health care provider can see, hear, feel or tap during a physical examination of a patient is called a ________.

The abbreviation MRSA means

A burn involving the epidermis and part of the dermis, causing redness, blisters and pain is classified as which type of burn?

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly and has the correct meaning?

Which of the following sentences has a medical term that is NOT used correctly?

The correct spelling for a partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication is

Which medical term means a whitehead or blackhead?

The correct abbreviation to use for a biopsy procedure is

A diagnosis of eczema is made on which of the following set of symptoms?

Which of the following medical terms means birthmark, congenital or acquired lesion of the skin?

A patient visited the dermatologist to have several lesions on his face examined.The physician diagnosed the patient with basal cell carcinoma and used cryotherapy to remove the lesions.In this procedure, the lesions were

The treatment for a burn is to surgically remove injured or necrotic tissue to allow for healing.This procedure is called a ________.

For the term anesthetic, choose the suffix, prefix, and root, and the correct meaning for each.

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