Deck 15: Integumentary System

Question 1

The term that means spread of disease from one part of the body to another is

A)contagious
B)carcinoma
C)metastasis
D)malignant
E)infectious

Answer 1

metastasis

Question 2

What is the term that refers to the connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis?

A)Subcutaneous
B)Subdermis
C)Cellulite
D)Dermis
E)Subcollagen

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

In the term microscope, what do the word elements mean?

A)The prefix refers to an instrument for viewing, and the suffix refers to size.
B)The prefix refers to size, and the root refers to an instrument for viewing.
C)The root refers to size, and the suffix refers to an instrument for viewing.
D)The root refers to an instrument for viewing, and the suffix refers to size.
E)The prefix refers to size, and the root refers to an x-ray study to view a body area.

Answer 3

The prefix refers to size, and the root refers to an instrument for viewing.

Question 4

The squamous cell is best described as a

A)flat, scale-like, epithelial cell
B)gram-negative, rod-shaped cell
C)round, dermal cell
D)cell that develops into hair
E)blast cell

Question 5

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the skin?

A)cutaneal
B)cutanial
C)cutaneous
D)dermatial
E)dermateous

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to forecasting the probable course of a disease?

A)Diagnosis
B)Palliative
C)Remission
D)Prognosis
E)Histology

Question 7

The term that means removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination is called a(n)

A)biopsy
B)excision
C)avulsion
D)autopsy
E)dermatectomy

Question 8

The term that means a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor is

A)epithelioma
B)carcinoma
C)squamousoma
D)dermatoma
E)mesothelioma

Question 9

A lesion is defined as a

A)malignant cancer cell
B)change in body function or metabolism
C)gland that secretes lipase
D)pathologic change or injury in a tissue
E)part of the human fingernail

Question 10

The term acne comes from the Greek word meaning

A)bladder
B)eat up
C)pustule
D)wax
E)point

Question 11

The medical specialty dealing with the structural and functional changes of a disease process or the cause, development, and structural changes in disease is _____________.

Question 12

The most superficial layer of the skin is the _________________________________.

Question 13

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

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 organ system is exposed to chemicals, trauma, infection, and radiation.
E)The study and treatment of the skin and associated organs is called integumentology.

Question 14

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

A)Wheal
B)Nevus
C)Vesicle
D)Papule
E)Petechiae

Question 15

The word elements in the term epithelium are

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

In the word dermatologist, identify the root and the suffix, and the correct meaning for each.

A)The root is -ologist, meaning specialist, and the suffix is dermat, meaning skin.
B)The root is dermat-, meaning skin, and the suffix is -ologist, meaning the study of.
C)The root is dermat-, meaning skin, and the suffix is -logist, meaning one who studies.
D)The root is dermat-, meaning skin, and the suffix is -ist, meaning specialist
E)The root is dermat-, meaning study of the skin and related organs, and the suffix is -ist, meaning the study of.

Question 18

The best definition for the term dermatitis is

A)a substance producing a hypersensitivity reaction
B)a hypersensitivity to an allergen
C)a development of allergens in the body
D)an inflammation of the skin
E)wheezing and difficulty breathing

Question 19

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

A)Mr.Jones sprained his ankle and now it is edematous.
B)Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder.
C)Much scratching has led to excoriation of the skin.
D)Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serous drainage from the blisters.
E)Pruritis, redness, and swelling are symptoms of irritated skin.

Question 20

The term that means a neoplasm formed from cells that produce melanin is

A)neoplasia
B)melanocytes
C)carcinoma
D)malignant
E)melanoma

Question 21

The term papilloma is best defined as

A)metastases of squamous cell carcinoma
B)benign projection of epithelial cells
C)small, cancerous lesion of the skin
D)neoplasm of the papillary structures in the skin
E)benign nodule that forms beneath the skin

Question 22

Three types of skin cancer are

A)squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma
B)squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell melanoma, and malignant glioma
C)squamous cell melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant keratinoma
D)squamous cell glioma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma
E)squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell keratinoma, and malignant melanoma

Question 23

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

A)Macule and papule
B)Tactile and mole
C)Keratin and papule
D)Macule and mole
E)Basale and mole

Question 24

The term that means invasive, destructive, and cancerous is

A)maculoma
B)carcinoma
C)metastasis
D)malignant
E)melanoma

Question 25

Which layer of the skin contains sweat pores?

A)Epidermis
B)Dermis
C)Hypodermis
D)Subcutaneous
E)Stratum corneum

Question 26

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

A)Itching, pimples, and petechiae
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 27

The type of injection given that raises a small wheal, and is often used for allergy testing or for a tuberculosis (TB) test is a(n) _______________ injection.

A)intramuscular
B)subcutaneous
C)transdermal
D)parenteral
E)intradermal

Question 28

Which of the following terms means containing fat?

A)Cellulite
B)Lipase
C)Adipose
D)Lipoma
E)Obese

Question 29

The term subcutaneous is best defined as

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 30

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

A)Mr.Jones sprained his ankle, and now it is edematous.
B)Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder.
C)Much scratching has led to exudation 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 31

In the term onychomycosis, the suffix means

A)action
B)loss of
C)infection
D)condition
E)syndrome

Question 32

Two examples of viral infections exhibiting skin lesions are

A)smallpox and puerpera
B)chickenpox and warts
C)Staphylococcus aureus and scabies
D)shingles and tinea corporis
E)lice and mites

Question 33

The term melanin refers to what color?

A)Blue
B)Yellow
C)Black
D)Red
E)White

Question 34

Which of the following set of signs and symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has chicken pox?

A)Pruritus, redness, occasional vesicles, rash, and possible allergic reaction
B)Inflammation, itching, and excoriation with dry, red, scaly patches
C)Itchy, raised areas especially on the torso of the body
D)Papules, macules, vesicles, and pruritus
E)Pimples in various stages of healing

Question 35

What is the origin of squamous cell carcinoma?

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 36

The term transdermal means

A)a method of injecting medication into the muscle
B)the top layer of protective epithelial cells
C)going across or through the skin
D)pertaining to the skin
E)the transfer of skin grafts

Question 37

Which two prefixes both mean below?

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

Question 38

In the term, keratinocyte, what is the suffix and what does the whole term mean?

A)The suffix is keratin- and the term means the tough, scaly protein that forms the nails and hair.
B)The suffix is -cyte, and the term means the tough, scaly protein that forms the nails and hair.
C)The suffix is keratin-, and the term means the protein that is used to form the stratum lucidum.
D)The suffix is -cyte and the term means cells that produce the stratum basale.
E)The suffix is -cyte, and the term means the cells that are filled with a protein that becomes keratin.

Question 39

Which medical term means hives or small itchy swelling of the skin?

A)Scabies
B)Dermatitis
C)Vesicle
D)Wheal
E)Macule

Question 40

Why are lice such a problem for humans?

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 41

The symptoms of rosacea typically include which of the following?

A)A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery
C)Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin
E)Persistent red rash on the central part of the face.

Question 42

Which of the following is the best definition for the term allergy?

A)A substance producing a hypersensitivity reaction
B)Hypersensitivity to an allergen
C)Development of allergens in the body
D)Inflammation of the skin
E)Wheezing and difficulty breathing

Question 43

The medical term which means a partial or complete loss of hair, either naturally or from medication is _______________________________.

Question 44

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

A)prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root tiprurit- means itch
B)prefix an- means without; suffix -itic means inflammation; root tiprur- means itch
C)prefix anti- means against; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root prurit- means itch
D)prefix anti- means without; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root prurit- means sensation
E)prefix antin- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root prurit- means hardening

Question 45

What is the cause of decubitus ulcers?

A)The skin is infected with mites that itch, and the scratching causes ulcers.
B)Pressure on bony projections for a prolonged period of time cuts off the blood supply to an area of skin and an ulcer forms.
C)The cause is a tumor that starts in the lower layers of the skin and opens up to the surface causing a decubitus ulcer.
D)An allergenic agent irritates the skin and the decubitus ulcer is formed.
E)A caustic chemical such as an acid gets on the skin and causes the ulcer.

Question 46

The plural form of the term comedo is

A)comedos
B)comedoes
C)comeda
D)comedones
E)comedon

Question 47

Which medical term means a small, circumscribed elevation on the skin?

A)Atopy
B)Nevus
C)Tinea
D)Papule
E)Macule

Question 48

Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms is most likely to indicate that a patient has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

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

Question 49

Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms is most likely to indicate that the patient has scleroderma?

A)Hardening and thickening of the nail beds
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery
C)Connective tissue that becomes stiff and painful
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin
E)Infection of the hair follicles

Question 50

What does the root in the term paronychia mean?

A)nail
B)hair
C)sweat gland
D)condition
E)alongside

Question 51

Which definition best matches the term eschar?

A)Swelling of the tissues around a burn
B)Tissue changes due to lack of oxygen
C)To make an incision into the skin
D)The burnt dead tissue lying on top of third-degree burns
E)Scraping away of superficial layer

Question 52

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

A)Tropical: medication applied to the skin to obtain a local effect
B)Vertiligo: nonpigmented, white patches on otherwise normal skin
C)Sclerderma: 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 53

A Small protuberance on the skin that contains pus is called a(n) __________________.

Question 54

The best definition for the term acne is

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 55

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

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

Question 56

Which word elements complete the term that means pertaining to within the muscle?

A)intra- and -muscul- and -ar
B)trans- and -muscul- and -ar
C)sub- and -muscul- and -ar
D)peri- and -muscul- and -ar
E)endo- and -muscul- and -ar

Question 57

Which term is derived from a Latin word meaning scabby eruption and refers to an infection of the skin producing thick, yellow crusts?

A)Verruca
B)Tinea
C)Pyorrhea
D)Herpes zoster
E)Impetigo

Question 58

In the term pediculosis, identify the root and the suffix and the correct meaning of the term.

A)The root is -culosis and the suffix is pedi-.The term means an infestation of lice.
B)The root is pedi- and the suffix is -osis.The term means an infestation of scabies.
C)The root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis.The term means an infestation of lice.
D)The root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis.The term means an infestation of scabies.
E)The root is -culosis and the suffix is pedi-.The term means an infestation of scabies.

Question 59

Which of the following are examples of fungal infections of the skin?

A)tinea pedis and candida
B)mycosis and Lyme disease
C)Staphylococcus aureus and scabies
D)shingles and tinea corporis
E)lice and mites

Question 60

Which medical term means a small blister containing fluid?

A)Papilloma
B)Nevus
C)Vesicle
D)Papule
E)Macule

Question 61

Another name for atopic dermatitis is

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

Question 62

Spoon-shaped or clubbed nails are the result of

A)Malnutrition
B)Infection
C)Genetics
D)Hypoxia
E)Anemia

Question 63

A condition, thought to have an auto-immune etiology in which non-pigmented white patches develop on otherwise normal skin is called ______________________________.

Question 64

A raised, irregular, lumpy, shiny scar which forms as a result of excessive fibrosis and scar tissue formation is called a(n)

A)Abrasion
B)Granulation
C)Keloid
D)Scab
E)Eschar

Question 65

A genetic skin condition caused by the lack of melanin produced is known as __________________________.

Question 66

A major classification of medications used in the treatment of acne is

A)corticosteroids
B)antifungals
C)parasticides
D)anesthetics
E)retinoids

Question 67

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

Question 68

A skin problem in which sebaceous glands are thought to be inflamed causing the skin around the face and scalp to be reddened and covered with yellow, greasy scales is called

A)Psoriasis
B)Rosacea
C)Dermatomyositis
D)Seborrheic dermatitis
E)Comedones

Question 69

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

A)Dermatologist
B)Plastic Surgeon
C)Esthetician
D)Cosmetic surgeon
E)Physician's assistant

Question 70

A condition caused by some strains of staphylococcus and streptococcus in which toxic enzymes produced by the bacteria digest the connective tissue and spreads into muscle layers is called

A)Impetigo
B)Furuncles
C)Necrotizing fasciitis
D)Cellulitis
E)Gangrene

Question 71

The Rule of Nines is used to

A)Determine a person's height versus weight ratio
B)Determine the percent of burns suffered by a patient
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

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

The plural form of the word nevus is

A)Nevi
B)Nevie
C)Nevuses
D)Neva
E)Nevum

Question 74

In the term semipermeable membrane, what does the prefix mean?

A)Half
B)Pass through
C)Cover, skin
D)Capable of
E)Large

Question 75

The medical term meaning a stitch to hold the edges of a wound together is _____________.

Question 76

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

A)Papule
B)Cyst
C)Vesicle
D)Pustule
E)Polyp

Question 77

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 ______________________.

Question 78

The root/combining form in the word sebaceous means

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

Question 79

A skin graft taken from another location on the patient is called a(n)

A)Xenograft
B)Heterograft
C)Homograft
D)Allograft
E)Autograft

Question 80

The term which comes from the Greek meaning swelling and is used to describe an excessive collection of fluid in cells and tissues is _____________________________.