Question 1

In the term paronychia, the suffix means :

Accepted Answer

A) action. 
B) cell. 
C) resulting state. 
D) condition. 
E) pertaining to.

Question 2

Which 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-

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The term that means a malignant and invasive tumor is:

Accepted Answer

A) epithelioma. 
B) carcinoma. 
C) mesothelioma. 
D) dermatoma. 
E) lipoma

Question 5

Which of the following best defines the term alopecia?

Accepted Answer

A) Infection alongside the nail. 
B) Pertaining to sweat glands. 
C) Partial or complete loss of hair. 
D) Deficient in melanin. 
E) A graft from another species.

Question 6

The medical term that means pertaining to skin:

Accepted Answer

A) flora. 
B) adipose. 
C) excretion. 
D) follicle. 
E) cutaneous.

Question 7

In the term pustule, the suffix means :

Accepted Answer

A) infection. 
B) symptom. 
C) elevation. 
D) small. 
E) sign.

Question 8

The term wheal is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) a painful eruption of sores on the skin. 
B) a blister. 
C) a small, itchy swelling of the skin. 
D) a synonym of the term acne. 
E) infection by a fungus that causes a round-shaped lesion on the skin.

Question 9

Choose an example of a transdermal application of medication:

Accepted Answer

A) radiation. 
B) analgesics. 
C) chemotherapy. 
D) hydration. 
E) diuretic.

Question 10

The term squamous means :

Accepted Answer

A) flat and scale-like. 
B) producing a black pigment. 
C) to become narrow in diameter. 
D) containing protein for waterproofing. 
E) excessive amount of sebum.

Question 11

The abbreviation IM stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) immune. 
B) intramuscular. 
C) intravenous. 
D) immunology. 
E) impetigo.

Question 12

A macule is a:

Accepted Answer

A) follicle filled with pus. 
B) pimple. 
C) small, flat spot or patch on the skin. 
D) wart caused by a virus. 
E) silvery rash.

Question 13

The bacterium commonly responsible for impetigo is:

Accepted Answer

A) candida albicans. 
B) herpes zoster. 
C) papillomavirus. 
D) parasitic mite. 
E) staphylococcus aureus.

Question 14

Superficial means :

Accepted Answer

A) a malignant cancer cell. 
B) a change in body function or metabolism. 
C) situated far below the surface. 
D) a part of the human fingernail. 
E) situated near the surface.

Question 15

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) 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 potential allergens.

Question 16

The adjective for pertaining to a parasite is:

Accepted Answer

A) parasitic. 
B) pedicular. 
C) toxin. 
D) scaby. 
E) parasite.

Question 17

Choose the best definition for the term allergy.

Accepted Answer

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 18

The correct definition for the medical term clot is:

Accepted Answer

A) stitch to hold the edges of a wound together. 
B) new fibrous tissue formed during wound healing. 
C) crust that forms over a wound during healing. 
D) injury that interrupts the continuity of skin. 
E) mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound.

Question 19

Whiteheads or blackheads can also be referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) pustules. 
B) papules. 
C) vesicles. 
D) comedones. 
E) cradle cap.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) neoplasia. 
B) melanocyte. 
C) cytology. 
D) malignant. 
E) melanoma.

Exam 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology