Question 1

Identify and define the roots in the term pachyderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  pachy (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  pachy (thick) + derma (skin) 
C)  pachy (horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  pachy (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  pachy (sweaty) + derma (skin) 
A)  pachy (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  pachy (thick) + derma (skin) 
C)  pachy (horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  pachy (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  pachy (sweaty) + derma (skin)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

Accepted Answer

A)  SC 
B)  SCC 
C)  SQ 
D)  None of the these. 
A)  SC 
B)  SCC 
C)  SQ 
D)  None of the these.

Question 3

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1st syllable: lih 
B)  2nd syllable: pek 
C)  3rd syllable: toh 
D)  4th syllable: mee 
A)  1st syllable: lih 
B)  2nd syllable: pek 
C)  3rd syllable: toh 
D)  4th syllable: mee

Question 4

Which degree burn is described by deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

Accepted Answer

A)  First Degree 
B)  Second Degree 
C)  Third Degree 
D)  Fourth Degree 
A)  First Degree 
B)  Second Degree 
C)  Third Degree 
D)  Fourth Degree

Question 5

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hidropoiesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  hidro (fat) + poiesis (condition) = fat condition 
B)  hidro (oil) + poiesis (condition) = oil condition 
C)  hidro (sweat) + poiesis (formation) = the formation of sweat 
D)  hidro (over) + poies (oil) + is (condition) = excessive oil on the skin 
E)  hidro (under) + poies (fat) + is (inflammation) = excessive fat under the skin 
A)  hidro (fat) + poiesis (condition) = fat condition 
B)  hidro (oil) + poiesis (condition) = oil condition 
C)  hidro (sweat) + poiesis (formation) = the formation of sweat 
D)  hidro (over) + poies (oil) + is (condition) = excessive oil on the skin 
E)  hidro (under) + poies (fat) + is (inflammation) = excessive fat under the skin

Question 6

Which of the following roots means thick?

Accepted Answer

A)  adip/o 
B)  pachy/o 
C)  pil/o 
D)  steat/o 
E)  xanth/o 
A)  adip/o 
B)  pachy/o 
C)  pil/o 
D)  steat/o 
E)  xanth/o

Question 7

Which medical term means against histamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anesthetic 
B)  Antibiotic 
C)  Antihistamine 
D)  Antipruritic 
E)  Antiseptic 
A)  Anesthetic 
B)  Antibiotic 
C)  Antihistamine 
D)  Antipruritic 
E)  Antiseptic

Question 8

Which of the following root pairs both mean hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  adip/o, steat/o 
B)  cutane/o, trich/o 
C)  ichthy/o, pachy/o 
D)  onych/o, ungu/o 
E)  pil/o, trich/o 
A)  adip/o, steat/o 
B)  cutane/o, trich/o 
C)  ichthy/o, pachy/o 
D)  onych/o, ungu/o 
E)  pil/o, trich/o

Question 9

Translate the term biopsy as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cut procedure 
B)  Eye procedure 
C)  One eye procedure 
D)  Two cut procedure 
E)  Two eye procedure 
A)  Cut procedure 
B)  Eye procedure 
C)  One eye procedure 
D)  Two cut procedure 
E)  Two eye procedure

Question 10

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  myco/dermatitis 
B)  myco/dermat/itis 
C)  my/co/dermat/itis 
D)  my/co/derm/atitis 
E)  my/co/derm/a/ti/tis 
A)  myco/dermatitis 
B)  myco/dermat/itis 
C)  my/co/dermat/itis 
D)  my/co/derm/atitis 
E)  my/co/derm/a/ti/tis

Question 11

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlarged hair 
B)  Enlarged oil gland 
C)  Oily hair 
D)  Overly watery oil gland 
E)  Thin hair 
A)  Enlarged hair 
B)  Enlarged oil gland 
C)  Oily hair 
D)  Overly watery oil gland 
E)  Thin hair

Question 12

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term rhytidoplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)  rhytido (hard) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a hardening of the skin 
B)  rhytido (hidden) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a hidden condition of the skin 
C)  rhytido (dry) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of dry skin 
D)  rhytido (scaly) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of skin that is dry and scaly 
E)  rhytido (wrinkle) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of wrinkled skin 
A)  rhytido (hard) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a hardening of the skin 
B)  rhytido (hidden) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a hidden condition of the skin 
C)  rhytido (dry) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of dry skin 
D)  rhytido (scaly) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of skin that is dry and scaly 
E)  rhytido (wrinkle) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of wrinkled skin

Question 13

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  leuko (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  leuko (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  leuko (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  leuko (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  leuko (yellow) + derma (skin) 
A)  leuko (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  leuko (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  leuko (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  leuko (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  leuko (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 14

The correct definition for C&S is:

Accepted Answer

A)  growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs it might respond to. 
B)  procedure for looking at the skin. 
C)  removal of a portion of a lesion for examination. 
D)  removal of an entire lesion for examination. 
E)  skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body. 
A)  growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs it might respond to. 
B)  procedure for looking at the skin. 
C)  removal of a portion of a lesion for examination. 
D)  removal of an entire lesion for examination. 
E)  skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body.

Question 15

Which medical term means skin pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermatitis 
B)  Dermatodynia 
C)  Dermatolysis 
D)  Dermatosis 
E)  Dermopathy 
A)  Dermatitis 
B)  Dermatodynia 
C)  Dermatolysis 
D)  Dermatosis 
E)  Dermopathy

Question 16

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  xero (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  xero (hard) + derma (skin) 
C)  xero (horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  xero (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  xero (sweaty) + derma (skin) 
A)  xero (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  xero (hard) + derma (skin) 
C)  xero (horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  xero (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  xero (sweaty) + derma (skin)

Question 17

If the skin is being cultured for infection, what is the sample for?

Accepted Answer

A)  To see if it harbors a fungus 
B)  To see if it harbors a virus 
C)  To see if it harbors bacteria 
D)  None of these. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  To see if it harbors a fungus 
B)  To see if it harbors a virus 
C)  To see if it harbors bacteria 
D)  None of these. 
E)  All of these.

Question 18

A heterograft is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  acne vulgaris 
B)  allograft 
C)  first-degree burn 
D)  abrasion 
A)  acne vulgaris 
B)  allograft 
C)  first-degree burn 
D)  abrasion

Question 19

Translate the root xer/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry 
B)  Fat 
C)  Nail 
D)  Scaly 
E)  Wrinkle 
A)  Dry 
B)  Fat 
C)  Nail 
D)  Scaly 
E)  Wrinkle

Question 20

ID is an abbreviation for:

Accepted Answer

A)  intradermal = intra (above) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B)  intradermal = intra (across) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin. 
C)  intradermal = intra (beneath) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D)  intradermal = intra (inside) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to inside the skin. 
E)  intradermal = intra (upon) + derm (skin) + al (inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin. 
A)  intradermal = intra (above) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B)  intradermal = intra (across) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin. 
C)  intradermal = intra (beneath) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D)  intradermal = intra (inside) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to inside the skin. 
E)  intradermal = intra (upon) + derm (skin) + al (inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin.

Identify and define the roots in the term pachyderma.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy.

Which degree burn is described by deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hidropoiesis.

Which of the following roots means thick?

Which medical term means against histamine?

Which of the following root pairs both mean hair?

Translate the term biopsy as literally as possible.

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term rhytidoplasty?

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

The correct definition for C&S is:

Which medical term means skin pain?

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

If the skin is being cultured for infection, what is the sample for?

A heterograft is used for:

Translate the root xer/o.

ID is an abbreviation for:

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

The Nervous System Neurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory System Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine System Endocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System Cardiology

The Respiratory System Pulmonology

The Gastrointestinal System Gastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Urology

The Female Reproductive System Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

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Exam 3: The Integumentary System Dermatology

Identify and define the roots in the term pachyderma.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy.

Which degree burn is described by deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hidropoiesis.

Which of the following roots means thick?

Which medical term means against histamine?

Which of the following root pairs both mean hair?

Translate the term biopsy as literally as possible.

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term rhytidoplasty?

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

The correct definition for C&S is:

Which medical term means skin pain?

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

If the skin is being cultured for infection, what is the sample for?

A heterograft is used for:

Translate the root xer/o.

ID is an abbreviation for:

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

The Nervous System Neurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory System Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine System Endocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System Cardiology

The Respiratory System Pulmonology

The Gastrointestinal System Gastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Urology

The Female Reproductive System Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

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