Deck 7: Dermatology-Integumentary System

Question 1

When Jeremy Smith was in the shower,the hot water ran out.The cold water caused the hairs on his skin to stand up.This body response to cold is known as ________.

A)exfoliation
B)piloerection
C)perspiration
D)anhidrosis

Answer 1

piloerection

Question 2

Sweat glands are also known as ________ glands.

A)sebaceous
B)adipose
C)follicle
D)sudoriferous

Answer 2

sudoriferous

Question 3

PUVA is used to treat ________.

A)acne rosacea
B)acne vulgaris
C)psoriasis
D)vitiligo

Answer 3

psoriasis

Question 4

Which is the common name for a herpes simplex type 1 infection?

A)scabies
B)cold sores
C)blisters
D)shingles

Question 5

A hemorrhage under the skin that is 3 cm in diameter or larger is a/an ________.

A)diaphoresis
B)ecchymosis
C)exudate
D)seborrhea

Question 6

Which is a type of electrosurgery that uses a wire loop electrode to cut out a lesion?

A)incision and drainage
B)electrosection
C)fulguration
D)cryosurgery

Question 7

Excessive dryness of the skin is ________.

A)eczema
B)keratosis
C)anhidrosis
D)xeroderma

Question 8

The thick,crusty scar of necrotic tissue that forms on a third-degree burn is known as a ________.

A)bulla
B)keloid
C)eschar
D)comedo

Question 9

Abnormal,white,depigmented patches of skin interspersed with normal skin are characteristic of which skin disease?

A)albinism
B)pustules
C)pallor
D)vitiligo

Question 10

If a patient has poor skin turgor and tenting of the skin,they have ________.

A)a vitamin deficiency
B)dehydration
C)a lack of oxygen
D)jaundice

Question 11

Wilheim Schnell required a ________ for removal of necrotic tissue from his wound.

A)debridement
B)dermabrasion
C)Mohs' surgery
D)xenograft

Question 12

The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of ________.

A)squamous cell carcinoma
B)shingles
C)pediculosis
D)lupus erythematosus

Question 13

A keloid is an abnormally large scar due to an overproduction of ________.

A)keratin
B)elastin
C)sebum
D)collagen

Question 14

Verrucae or warts are caused by a ________.

A)virus
B)bacterium
C)parasite
D)fungus

Question 15

The superficial skin wound of a scratch is known by the medical name of a/an ________.

A)excoriation
B)contusion
C)decubitus
D)cellulitis

Question 16

Basal cell carcinoma arises from which type of tissue?

A)adipose
B)connective
C)melanocytes
D)epidermis

Question 17

Pediculosis would be treated with a ________.

A)drug for severe cystic acne
B)drug to increase hair growth on the scalp
C)drug to treat viral infections on the skin
D)shampoo and skin lotion to kill lice

Question 18

The medical word for jock itch is tinea ________.

A)corporis
B)pedis
C)cruris
D)capitus

Question 19

An I&D might be done to treat ________.

A)a laceration
B)shingles
C)psoriasis
D)an abscess

Question 20

Which one of the following is the medical word for male pattern baldness?

A)alopecia
B)vitiligo
C)folliculitis
D)hirsutism

Question 21

Topical ________ drugs are used to treat herpes simplex infections of the skin.

A)antipruritic
B)antiviral
C)vitamin A-type
D)antifungal

Question 22

Which is the name for the general category of skin lesion that is pink to red,flat or raised,pruritic or nonpruritic?

A)neoplasm
B)rash
C)wound
D)xeroderma

Question 23

Which is a benign,pigmented,flat macule that develops after sun exposure?

A)freckle
B)hives
C)eschar
D)lipoma

Question 24

Sebaceous glands are related to oil as sudoriferous glands are related to ________.

A)sweat
B)follicles
C)the lunula
D)a carbuncle

Question 25

The epidermis contains melanocytes,pigment cells that produce ________.

A)keratin
B)melanin
C)collagen
D)elastin

Question 26

Which is the medical name for genital herpes?

A)herpes whitlow
B)herpes varicella-zoster
C)herpes simplex virus type 2
D)herpes simplex virus type 1

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT in the dermis?

A)sweat glands
B)nerves
C)arteries
D)keratin

Question 28

Tinea ________ occurs on the trunk of the body.

A)tinea pedis
B)tinea corporis
C)tinea cruris
D)tinea capitis

Question 29

A genetic mutation that causes nonfunctioning melanocytes that do NOT produce any melanin is known as ________.

A)albinism
B)cyanosis
C)jaundice
D)necrosis

Question 30

The integumentary system covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin,hair,and ________.

A)nails
B)eyes
C)ears
D)fingers

Question 31

Which medical specialty studies the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system and uses diagnostic tests,medical and surgical procedures,and drugs to treat integumentary diseases?

A)neurology
B)dermatology
C)psychology
D)integumentary

Question 32

Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire skin lesion?

A)excisional biopsy
B)incisional biopsy
C)punch biopsy
D)shave biopsy

Question 33

Which of the following words or phrases is NOT related to a burn?

A)macule
B)third degree
C)eschar
D)bullae

Question 34

The subcutaneous tissue is a loose,connective tissue located directly beneath the ________.

A)epidermis
B)cutaneous layer
C)dermis
D)adipose tissue

Question 35

The outermost layer of the skin is the ________.

A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)collagen
D)subcutaneous

Question 36

A very firm,abnormally large scar that is bigger than the original injury is a ________.

A)callus
B)corn
C)cicatrix
D)keloid

Question 37

Which is a congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers or toes?

A)syndactyly
B)polydactyly
C)senile lentigo
D)papilloma

Question 38

Which is NOT one of the four characteristics of a malignant melanoma?

A)Border or edge is irregular and ragged.
B)Color varies from black to brown to red within the same lesion.
C)It grows slowly on the skin and does not metastasize to other parts of the body.
D)Each side of the lesion has a different shape (asymmetry).

Question 39

Which process uses an acid liquid to remove the epidermis?

A)dermabrasion
B)microdermabrasion
C)chemical peel
D)laser skin resurfacing

Question 40

The abbreviation SLE stands for ________.

A)systemic lupus erythematosus
B)skin lesion enlargement
C)severe lupus erythematosus
D)senile lentigo eruption

Question 41

The sebaceous glands are which type of gland?

A)endocrine glands
B)adipose glands
C)exocrine glands
D)keratin glands

Question 42

A procedure that uses a circular metal cutter to remove a plug-shaped core of skin is called a/an ________ biopsy.

A)excisional
B)incisional
C)shave
D)punch

Question 43

Which type of burn is NOT associated with blisters?

A)first degree
B)second degree
C)third degree
D)all burns cause blisters

Question 44

Which of the following is a word used to describe any visible damage to the skin?

A)lesion
B)benign
C)malignant
D)dermatitis

Question 45

Which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid?

A)pustule
B)macule
C)cyst
D)fissure

Question 46

In which disease are oily areas interspersed with patches of dry,scaly skin and dandruff?

A)seborrheic dermatitis
B)anhidrosis
C)diaphoresis
D)alopecia

Question 47

Adipocere is formed ________.

A)by lipocytes in the fat layer
B)in a dead body
C)by the ridges of a fingerprint
D)in the adipose tissue

Question 48

Julius Alexander was recently in contact with poison ivy.He is now experiencing severe itching.Another word for itching is ________.

A)rash
B)pruritus
C)xeroderma
D)dermatitis

Question 49

Which medical procedure uses a metal instrument that ends in a small circular ring with a sharp edge to scrape off the superficial part of a skin lesion?

A)cryosurgery
B)debridement
C)biopsy
D)curettage

Question 50

Abnormally curved fingernails and stunted growth of the fingers associated with a chronic lack of oxygen in patients with cystic fibrosis is known as ________.

A)urticaria
B)curettage
C)clubbing
D)dermabrasion

Question 51

Allergy skin testing is accomplished by what test?

A)intradermal injection
B)cryosurgery
C)culture and sensitivity
D)skin scraping

Question 52

What type of drug is used to treat ringworm?

A)antiviral
B)antibiotic
C)antipruritic
D)antifungal

Question 53

An autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of excessive epidermal cells and silvery scales on the skin is known as ________.

A)psoriasis
B)a sarcoma
C)lupus erythematosus
D)malignant melanoma

Question 54

Which of the following predisposes an elderly patient to developing a decubitus ulcer?

A)circulatory problems
B)poor nutrition
C)decreased fat in the subcutaneous tissue
D)all of the above

Question 55

Onychomycosis is a/an ________.

A)fungal infection of fingernails or toenails
B)bacterial infection of fingernails or toenails
C)loss of the fingernails or toenails
D)abnormal fusing together of the fingers and toes

Question 56

The use of a rapidly spinning wire brush or diamond surface to mechanically scrape the epidermis is known as ________.

A)microdermabrasion
B)chemical peel
C)laser skin resurfacing
D)dermabrasion

Question 57

Any inflammation of the skin is known as ________.

A)a lesion
B)edema
C)infection
D)dermatitis

Question 58

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a skin lesion for the purpose of diagnosis is called ________.

A)biopsy
B)dermatoplasty
C)rhytidectomy
D)skin grafting

Question 59

The procedure that removes acne scars,wrinkles,or tattoos by means of chemical peel,dermabrasion,or laser treatments is called ________.

A)skin resurfacing
B)suturing
C)biopsy
D)skin graft

Question 60

An autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and internal organs to become progressively hardened is called ________.

A)xeroderma
B)acne vulgaris
C)scleroderma
D)acne rosacea

Question 61

A congenital growth composed of a mass of superficial,dilated blood vessels is known as a/an ________.

A)hemorrhage
B)hematoma
C)hemangioma
D)malignant melanoma

Question 62

Small or large blisters filled with tissue fluid that occur after a second-degree burn are called ________.

A)wheals
B)lacerations
C)bullae
D)ulcers

Question 63

Cryosurgery uses ________ to remove skin lesions.

A)cold
B)heat
C)chemicals
D)all of the above

Question 64

Which word is MISSPELLED?

A)curettage
B)eskar
C)pruritus
D)intradermal

Question 65

Scales would be seen in which skin disease?

A)acne
B)psoriasis
C)tinea pedis
D)shingles

Question 66

Which herpes virus causes shingles?

A)herpes simplex type 1
B)herpes varicella-zoster
C)herpes simplex type 2
D)herpes whitlow

Question 67

Which of the following are examples of a nevus?

A)keloid and lipoma
B)cellulitis and an abscess
C)tinea corpora and warts
D)mole and birthmark

Question 68

AIDS patients often develop which skin malignancy?

A)scleroderma
B)Kaposi's sarcoma
C)basal cell carcinoma
D)malignant melanoma

Question 69

A comedo is also known as a ________.

A)whitehead
B)wart
C)blackhead
D)freckle

Question 70

Spandex,latex gloves,soaps,and detergents all can produce ________.

A)actinic keratoses
B)contact dermatitis
C)squamous cell carcinoma
D)alopecia

Question 71

Severe acne rosacea can cause an erythematous,irregular enlargement of the nose that is known as ________.

A)rhinophyma
B)alopecia
C)psoriasis
D)lipoma

Question 72

A skin laceration would be treated with ________.

A)vitamin A-type drugs
B)liposuction
C)antiviral drugs
D)suturing

Question 73

The combining form kel/o- means ________.

A)"tumor"
B)"scrape off"
C)"lice"
D)"tearing"

Question 74

A lipoma is a tumor composed of ________.

A)adipose tissue
B)keratin
C)blood vessels
D)dermis

Question 75

Large abscesses with connecting channels under the skin form a/an ________.

A)carbuncle
B)ulcer
C)laceration
D)lipoma

Question 76

A sliding or scraping injury that mechanically removes the epidermis is known as a/an ________.

A)abrasion
B)callus
C)hemorrhage
D)abscess

Question 77

A dermatome is ________.

A)used to make a cut to form a skin graft
B)a skin area that sends sensory information to a spinal nerve
C)a surgical instrument
D)all of the above

Question 78

Excessive sweating (due to a serious medical condition such as myocardial infarction)is known as ________.

A)a lipoma
B)diaphoresis
C)psoriasis
D)cellulitis

Question 79

Which word is MISSPELLED?

A)rytidectomy
B)vitiligo
C)wheal
D)cicatrix

Question 80

Male pattern baldness is a type of ________.

A)acne rosacea
B)dermatitis
C)lesion
D)alopecia