Deck 5: Integumentary System

Question 1

The number-one way to prevent the spread of disease is _____.

A)bathing daily
B)keeping the fingernails short
C)wearing gloves
D)handwashing

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Answer 2

False
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Question 3

If a person is described as an albino, you would expect their skin to be unusually ruddy in color.

Answer 3

False
Albino means white, so the skin would be usually white in color.

Question 4

The various shades of human skin color are determined by the amount of _____.

A)keratin in the skin
B)melanin in the skin
C)papillae
D)Merkel cells

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) light?
a.The skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K.
b.Tanning beds are safe, as they do not emit UV rays.
c.Wait until after 1 p.m. to be in the sun, when it is less intense.
d.The incidence of basal and squamous cell carcinoma is on the rise.

Question 6

The skin is designed to screen out any harmful ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight.

Question 7

A pressure ulcer (decubitus) that has a skin break through all layers of the skin is classified as stage _____.

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV

Question 8

Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials.

Question 9

The loss of subcutaneous fat results in lines, wrinkles, and sagging of the skin.

Question 10

Hyperthermia means below normal heat.

Question 11

The medical prefix epi- means upon.

Question 12

Nails are formed by the _____ layer.

A)epidermal
B)dermal
C)hypodermal
D)subcutaneous

Question 13

Which level of burn may not be painful?

A)first-degree burn
B)second-degree burn
C)third-degree burn
D)fourth-degree burn

Question 14

An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite?

A)ingrown nails
B)fungal infections
C)head lice
D)warts

Question 16

Skin is protected by a thick, oily substance called _____.

A)sebum
B)keratin
C)melanin
D)mucus

Question 17

A patient who has burns on the entire left arm and entire left leg would have what percentage of body surface burned?

A)9 percent
B)18 percent
C)27 percent
D)36 percent

Question 18

Certain medications can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn.

Question 19

The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery.

Question 20

The amount of water lost through the skin is almost _____ milliliters a day.

A)500
B)1,000
C)200
D)50

Question 21

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
viral infection that is usually seen as a blister

Question 22

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
also called carbuncles and are painful

Question 23

Special antifungal powders are used to treat blisters that occur between the toes in the condition of _____________________.

Question 24

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
acute, inflammatory, contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children

Question 25

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
is caused by a virus the same as the one that causes chickenpox

Question 26

A skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 27

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry, reddish patches that are covered with silver-white scales

Question 28

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the face

Question 29

Malignant ____________________ is commonly known as skin cancer.

Question 30

A chronic, noncontagious inflammatory skin disease is called ____________________.

Question 31

____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.

Question 32

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail

Question 33

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
most common and least malignant type of skin cancer

Question 34

___________________ is a highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised, itchy, circular patches with crusts.

Question 35

A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a(n) ____________________.

Question 36

A bacterial infection of the hair follicle is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 37

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
contagious fungal infection

Question 38

A skin condition in which intensely itchy wheals or welts appear is called ____________________.

Question 39

____________________ is an inflammation of the skin that may be nonspecific.

Question 40

Match the condition with its descriptor.
a.acne vulgaris
f.basal cell carcinoma
b.athlete's feet
g.rosacea
c.impetigo
h.shingles (herpes zoster)
d.psoriasis
i.warts
e.herpes
j.boils
common and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands

Question 41

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics.
a.papule
d.nodule
b.bulla
e.macule
c.pustule
a vesicle or bullae that becomes filled with pus

Question 42

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics.
a.papule
d.nodule
b.bulla
e.macule
c.pustule
a large blister

Question 43

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics.
a.papule
d.nodule
b.bulla
e.macule
c.pustule
solid and elevated, but deeper than a papule

Question 44

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics.
a.papule
d.nodule
b.bulla
e.macule
c.pustule
localized changes in skin color of less than 1 cm

Question 45

Match the skin lesion with it characteristics.
a.papule
d.nodule
b.bulla
e.macule
c.pustule
solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter