Deck 4: Integumentary System

Question 1

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

Answer 1

cryosurgery

Question 2

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

A)Vitiligo
B)Nevus
C)Vesicle
D)Papule
E)Pustule

Answer 2

Nevus

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The study and treatment of the skin and associated organs is called integumentology.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

What are the word elements in the term epithelium?

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

Question 6

The black pigment found in the skin, hair and retina is ________.

Question 7

The term metastasis means

A)enlarge
B)shrink
C)spread
D)die
E)mutate

Question 8

The most superficial layer of the skin is the ________.

Question 9

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)Repeated episodes of scratching have 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 10

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 11

The term acne comes from the Greek word meaning

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

Question 12

The term that means a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor is

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

Question 13

In calculating the percentage of skin that is burned using the Rule of Nines, what percent is given to the genitalia?

A)1%
B)2%
C)3%
D)4%
E)5%

Question 14

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the skin?

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

Question 15

________ are medical specialists in dermatology and surgical pathology who focus on the study of cutaneous disease at a microscopic level.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

In the term microscope, what does 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.

Question 20

In the word dermatologist, identify the root/combining form and the suffix, and the correct meaning for each word element.

A)The root/combining form is ologist, meaning specialist; the suffix is dermat, meaning skin.
B)The root/combining form is dermat, meaning skin; the suffix is ologist, meaning the study of.
C)The root/combining form is dermat/o, meaning skin; the suffix is logist, meaning one who studies.
D)The root/combining form is dermatolog, meaning skin; the suffix is ist, meaning specialist
E)The root/combining form is dermato, meaning study of the skin and related organs; the suffix is logist, meaning the study of.

Question 21

The best definition of the term subcutaneous is

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 22

A synonym for allograft is

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

Question 23

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

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

Question 24

The root/combining form in the term onychomycosis means

A)Fungus
B)Cuticle
C)Condition
D)Nail
E)Hair

Question 25

The prefix in the medical term xenograft means

A)foreign
B)Same, alike
C)Self
D)Other
E)Different

Question 26

The 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 27

The plural form of the medical term meaning armpit is

A)Axillum
B)Axilli
C)Axillas
D)Axilla
E)Axillae

Question 28

Which of the following 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 29

Squamous cell carcinoma originates from

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 30

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 31

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)Repeated scratching has led to granulation 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 32

The term melanin refers to what color?

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

Question 33

A patient suffered third-degree burns on the side of the head and lost the external ear (pinna)on the right side of his head.Which of the following practitioners would be most appropriate to reconstruct the patient's external ear?

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

Question 34

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

A)papule
B)vesicle
C)carbuncle
D)mole
E)nevus

Question 35

In the term onychomycosis, the suffix means

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

Question 36

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

A)The suffix is kerato and the term means the tough, scaly protein that forms the nails and hair.
B)The suffix islytic, and the term means causing separation or loosening of the horny layer of the skin.
C)The suffix is kerato, and the term means the protein that is used to form the stratum lucidum.
D)The suffix is lyt and the term means cells that produce the stratum basale.
E)The suffix is ic, and the term means causing separation or loosening of the horny layer of the skin.

Question 37

Which of the following terms means containing fat?

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

Question 38

The largest organ in the body is the ________.

Question 39

The cell responsible for digesting and cleaning up tissue debris after a serious laceration is a

A)Monocyte
B)Lymphocyte
C)Neutrophil
D)Macrophage
E)Thrombocyte

Question 40

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

A)Itching, pimples, and excoriation of the skin
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 41

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

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

Question 42

The signs 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, making it feel leathery
C)Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin
E)Facial rash similar to SLE with enlarged underlying capillaries showing through the skin

Question 43

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, fever, fatigue and joint pain
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery, joint swelling and stiffness
C)Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales, fatigue, joint stiffness
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin, fever, joint pain
E)Redness of the skin due to enlargement of underlying capillaries showing through the skin, difficulty breathing

Question 44

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

A)tinea pedis and candidiasis
B)verrucas and shingles
C)candidiasis and scabies
D)shingles and tinea corporis
E)pediculosis and necrotizing fasciitis

Question 45

Which medical term means a whitehead or blackhead?

A)Papule
B)Nevus
C)Pustule
D)Comedo
E)Vesicle

Question 46

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 47

The correct spelling for a partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication is

A)Alopeshia
B)Alophecia
C)Alopecia
D)Alopetia
E)Alopheshia

Question 48

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)Psoriasis
D)Herpes zoster
E)Impetigo

Question 49

Which medical term means a small sac containing fluid, a blister?

A)Carbuncle
B)Nevus
C)Vesicle
D)Papule
E)Pustule

Question 50

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 necrotic tissue

Question 51

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)Scleraderma: 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 52

The suffix in the medical term seborrhea is ________ and its meaning is ________.

A)sebo; oil
B)seb; sebum
C)orrhea; flow
D)rrhea; flow
E)rrhea; sebum

Question 53

The plural form of the medical term comedo is

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

Question 54

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

A)Hardening and thickening of the nail beds, difficulty breathing
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery, joint pain, swelling and stiffness
C)Stiff and painful connective tissue, fever and fatigue
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin, fatigue and joint pain
E)Infection of the hair follicles, heart failure

Question 55

In the term pediculosis, identify the root and 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 culosis.The term means an infestation with scabies.
C)The root is pedicul and the suffix is osis.The term means an infestation with 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 56

A small protuberance on the skin that contains pus is called a(n)________.

Question 57

Decubitus ulcers are caused by

A)An infestation of the skin with mites that itch; the scratching causes ulcers.
B)Pressure on a bony projection for a prolonged period of time cuts off the blood supply to an area of skin and an ulcer forms.
C)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 that irritates the skin and the decubitus ulcer is formed.
E)A caustic chemical such as an acid that gets on the skin and causes the ulcer.

Question 58

What does the root in the term paronychia mean?

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

Question 59

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 60

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 61

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

Question 62

Spoon-shaped or clubbed nails are the result of

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

Question 63

The root in the term sebaceous comes from the Latin meaning

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

The Rule of Nines is used to

A)Determine a person's height versus weight ratio
B)Determine the percentage of the skin's surface affected by burns
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 66

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 67

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 68

The root in the medical term erythematosus means

A)Inflamed
B)Redness
C)Swelling
D)Condition
E)Blood

Question 69

A genetic disorder caused by a lack of production of melanin is known as ________.

Question 70

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 71

A skin condition 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 72

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 73

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 74

The plural form of the word nevus is

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

Question 75

Another name for atopic dermatitis is

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

Question 76

A condition caused by some strains of staphylococci and streptococci 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 77

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

Question 78

A condition in which non-pigmented white patches develop on otherwise normal skin is called ________.

Question 79

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

A)papule
B)cyst
C)vesicle
D)pustule
E)nevus

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 ________.