Deck 18: Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

A pilonidal cyst is a form of sebaceous cyst.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Psoriasis is characterized by hardening,thickening,and shrinking of connective tissues of the body,including the skin.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The skin is the first line of protection for the body against invading organisms.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fungal infections are easily treated with antifungal medications such as miconazole.

Question 5

Tinea infections are typically found in warm,moist areas of the body.

Question 6

Curettage is the treatment of choice for psoriasis.

Question 7

Periods of remissions and exacerbations are common with psoriasis.

Question 8

Sebaceous glands produce sweat.

Question 9

Mild acne should be treated with antibiotics and steroids.

Question 10

The subcutaneous layer of the skin protects us from cold.

Question 11

Scabies are spread by the oral-fecal route.

Question 12

Stress,sunlight,and infection tend to cause a remission of psoriasis.

Question 13

Seborrheic dermatitis affecting the scalp of adults is called dandruff.

Question 14

Sebaceous cysts frequently form on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.

Question 15

The apocrine glands are active at birth.

Question 16

Seborrheic keratosis is very common in older persons.

Question 17

Treatment for urticaria includes antihistamines and antibiotics.

Question 18

Body lice were responsible for the spread of typhus during war times.

Question 19

The herpes virus flares up during times of stress.

Question 20

Urticaria is also known as nettle rash.

Question 21

Squamous cell carcinoma tends to grow more rapidly and become metastatic.

Question 22

The largest organ of the body is the:

A) skin.
B) heart.
C) liver.
D) stomach.

Question 23

A flat discolored lesion is a:

A) papule.
B) plaque.
C) macule.
D) vesicle.

Question 24

A circumscribed elevation of skin containing fluid is a:

A) vesicle.
B) wheal.
C) cyst.
D) pustule.

Question 25

Basal cell carcinoma is fast growing.

Question 26

Most bites and stings are mild and only cause itching at the site.

Question 27

There are no known measures that can prevent sebaceous cysts.

Question 28

Herpes varicella is also known as:

A) chickenpox.
B) shingles.
C) cold sores.
D) fever blisters.

Question 29

The brown recluse spider is also called a fiddleback or violin spider.

Question 30

Tests used to diagnose diseases and disorders of the integumentary system include:

A) culture and sensitivity.
B) biopsies.
C) blood tests.
D) all of the above.

Question 31

Common signs and symptoms of diseases of the integumentary system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) pain.
B) pruritus.
C) cyanosis.
D) skin lesions.

Question 32

Malignant melanoma is the least serious form of skin cancer.

Question 33

There are no known preventive measures for squamous cell carcinoma.

Question 34

The layers of the skin include:

A) the epidermis.
B) the dermis.
C) the subcutaneous layer.
D) all of the above.

Question 35

A smooth,slightly elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin is a:

A) bulla.
B) pustule.
C) macule.
D) wheal.

Question 36

MRSA is an easily treated bacterial infection.

Question 37

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in humans.

Question 38

A small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus is a:

A) pustule.
B) vesicle.
C) papule.
D) macule.

Question 39

Secretions from the apocrine glands are odorless until _____ accumulate(s)in the area and cause(s)body odor.

A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) blood

Question 40

50 percent of individuals diagnosed with malignant melanoma die from the effects of the metastasis of the disease.

Question 41

Symptoms of fungal infections include:

A) weeping.
B) cracking.
C) itching.
D) all of the above.

Question 42

An inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin is:

A) seborrheic dermatitis.
B) folliculitis.
C) acne vulgaris.
D) psoriasis.

Question 43

The formation of a capsule to wall off and prevent the spread of a staphylococcal infection is an example of :

A) a papule.
B) an abscess.
C) a vesicle.
D) a cyst.

Question 44

Factors contributing to the development of acne vulgaris include:

A) endocrine disorders.
B) heredity.
C) food allergies.
D) all of the above.

Question 45

The development of small pustules surrounding the hair is known as:

A) impetigo.
B) cellulitis.
C) folliculitis.
D) erysipelas.

Question 46

Symptoms of Lyme disease include:

A) flulike symptoms.
B) arthritis.
C) a "bull's eye rash."
D) all of the above.

Question 47

"Cradle cap" is a form of:

A) seborrheic dermatitis.
B) scabies.
C) acne vulgaris.
D) psoriasis.

Question 48

Treatment for impetigo includes:

A) application of antibiotic ointment.
B) surgical excision.
C) incision and drainage.
D) ablation.

Question 49

The treatment for severe acne includes:

A) oral antibiotics.
B) steroids.
C) retinoic acid preparations.
D) all of the above.

Question 50

An increase in the production of sebum causing inflammation in areas of the skin with the greatest number of glands is called:

A) acne vulgaris.
B) seborrheic dermatitis.
C) scabies.
D) psoriasis.

Question 51

Candidiasis of the mouth is called:

A) thrush.
B) tetany.
C) trench mouth.
D) tinea.

Question 52

Management of acne includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) clean with antibacterial soap.
B) avoid the use of heavy makeup.
C) squeeze the comedones.
D) avoid squeezing the comedones.

Question 53

Symptoms of erysipelas include:

A) fever and chills.
B) headache and vomiting.
C) red,painful edematous skin.
D) all of the above.

Question 54

A highly contagious skin disease caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria is:

A) folliculitis.
B) impetigo.
C) erysipelas.
D) cellulitis.

Question 55

A fungal infection affecting the nails is called:

A) tinea pedis.
B) tinea barbae.
C) tinea unguium.
D) tinea cruris.

Question 56

The most common form of tinea infections is:

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

Question 57

Plantar warts appear on the:

A) palm of the hand.
B) soles of the foot.
C) elbows.
D) knees.

Question 58

The different types of lice include:

A) head lice.
B) body lice.
C) pubic lice.
D) all of the above.