Deck 4: Integumentary System

Question 1

Which of the following terms means white (blood) cell?

A)erythrocyte
B)leukocyte
C)erythemocyte
D)xanthocyte

Answer 1

leukocyte

Question 2

Which of the following terms means a small sac beneath the skin surface that contains a thick, cheesy substance?

A)epidermoid cyst
B)bulla
C)blister
D)bunion

Answer 2

epidermoid cyst

Question 3

Which of the following terms means scraping away of skin or mucous membranes?

A)alopecia
B)contusion
C)abrasion
D)ecchymosis

Answer 3

abrasion

Question 4

Which of the following terms means softening of the nail?

A)trichomalacia
B)onychomalacia
C)dermomegaly
D)trichomycosis

Question 5

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of fungus?

A)sclerosis
B)necrosis
C)mycosis
D)liposis

Question 6

The term subcutaneous means:

A)pertaining to above the skin.
B)pertaining to beneath the skin.
C)abnormal condition of the skin.
D)a condition of fat.

Question 7

The term erythematous means:

A)dry.
B)pertaining to redness.
C)red blood cell.
D)sweat.

Question 8

Which of the following terms means specialist in the study of disease?

A)pathologist
B)oncologist
C)gynecologist
D)dermatologist

Question 9

Which of the following abbreviations is matched with the correct definition?

A)SCC: subcutaneous
B)Bx: treatment
C)ID: incision and drainage
D)ung: ointment

Question 10

The term albinism means:

A)condition of whiteness.
B)abnormal condition of redness.
C)white flow or discharge.
D)condition of yellow skin.

Question 11

Which of the following terms means a type of thermal injury to the skin caused by a heat source?

A)burn
B)bulla
C)bunion
D)basal cell carcinoma

Question 12

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of blueness?

A)melanoma
B)cyanosis
C)erythematous
D)chromatic

Question 13

The term hyperkeratosis means:

A)excessive development of scar tissue.
B)abnormal condition of dry skin.
C)abnormal condition of excessive keratinized tissue.
D)excessive nutrition (growth or development).

Question 14

Which of the following terms means a tumor of fat?

A)lipoma
B)adipoid
C)lipolysis
D)liponecrosis

Question 15

The term erythrocytopenia means:

A)deficiency of red blood cells.
B)an excessive number of red blood cells.
C)abnormally small red blood cells.
D)abnormally shaped red blood cells.

Question 16

The term xeroderma means:

A)absence of skin.
B)wrinkled skin.
C)yellow skin.
D)dry skin.

Question 17

Which of the following terms means black tumor?

A)xanthoma
B)cyanoma
C)melanoma
D)leukoma

Question 18

Which of the following terms means absence or loss of hair?

A)cellulitis
B)alopecia
C)comedo
D)vitiligo

Question 19

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of dead (tissue)?

A)onychomycosis
B)sclerosis
C)trichopathy
D)necrosis

Question 20

Which of the following terms means discoloration of the skin?

A)impetigo
B)ecchymosis
C)comedo
D)scar

Question 21

Which of the following terms means patchy loss of skin pigmentation?

A)vitiligo
B)impetigo
C)scabies
D)alopecia

Question 22

The correct definition of pustule is:

A)red, inflamed area of the skin.
B)tiny hemorrhagic spot.
C)small, raised spot or bump on skin, such as a wart.
D)small, pus-filled blister.

Question 23

Which of the following abbreviations is matched with the correct definition?

A)PE: probable etiology
B)Sx: treatment
C)FH: hair fungus
D)MM: malignant melanoma

Question 24

The correct definition of cellulitis is:

A)bacterial infection of the skin.
B)flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle.
C)contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite.
D)any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.

Question 25

The correct definition of petechia is:

A)tiny red or purple hemorrhagic spots.
B)clear, fluid-filled lesion, such as a blister.
C)fluid- or solid-containing pouch in or under the skin.
D)hole or wound made by a sharp, pointed object or instrument.

Question 26

The correct definition of incision is:

A)an area of skin that is excessively dry and flaky.
B)surgical cut in the flesh.
C)a cut or tear in the flesh.
D)scraping away of skin or mucous membranes.

Question 27

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)kerat/o: cyst
B)dermat/o: skin
C)path/o: papule
D)scler/o: scales

Question 28

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)lip/o: skin
B)eti/o: unknown
C)hydr/o: sweat
D)pil/o: hair

Question 29

The correct definition of scabies is:

A)any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.
B)an area of skin that is excessively dry and flaky.
C)inflammatory skin disease with redness, itching, and blisters.
D)contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite.

Question 30

The correct definition of contusion is:

A)small, pus-filled blister.
B)bruise.
C)hole or wound made by a sharp, pointed instrument.
D)bacterial infection of the skin.

Question 31

Which of the following terms means a flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle?

A)papule
B)eczema
C)cyst
D)macule

Question 32

Which of the following terms means a clear, fluid-filled lesion, such as a blister?

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

Question 33

The correct definition of cyst is:

A)fluid- or solid-containing pouch in or under the skin.
B)tiny hemorrhagic spot.
C)small, cracklike break in the skin.
D)flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle.

Question 34

The correct definition of papule is:

A)flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle.
B)small, pus-filled blister.
C)small, raised spot or bump on skin, such as a mole.
D)bruise.

Question 35

The correct definition of eczema is:

A)cracklike break in the skin.
B)inflammatory skin disease with redness, itching, and blisters.
C)any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.
D)bruise.

Question 36

Which of the following terms means blackhead?

A)cyst
B)eczema
C)comedo
D)vesicle

Question 37

The correct definition of tinea is:

A)any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.
B)contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite.
C)small, raised spot or bump on skin, such as a wart.
D)flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle.

Question 38

Which of the following terms means a small, cracklike break in the skin?

A)fissure
B)laceration
C)contusion
D)vesicle

Question 39

Which of the following terms means a skin infection marked by yellow to red crusted or pustular lesions?

A)scabies
B)tinea
C)vitiligo
D)impetigo

Question 40

Which of the following terms means a cut or tear in the flesh?

A)laceration
B)fissure
C)abrasion
D)contusion

Question 41

A patient is treated in the emergency department for a wound sustained when someone stabbed him with an ice pick.His wound will most likely be described as a:

A)laceration.
B)fissure.
C)incision.
D)puncture.

Question 42

All of the following skin problems are related to excess pressure EXCEPT:

A)corn.
B)callus.
C)fissure.
D)decubitus ulcer.

Question 43

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)I&D: intradermal
B)SubQ: subcutaneous
C)Tx: treatment
D)PE: physical examination

Question 44

All of the following procedures involve removal of tissue EXCEPT:

A)biopsy.
B)dermaplaning.
C)dermabrasion.
D)Botox.

Question 45

A patient is treated by a dermatologist for his eczema.Which of the following terms might the physician use to describe the patient's skin lesions?

A)erythematous
B)xanthoderma
C)necrotic
D)sclerosis

Question 46

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)Bx: biopsy
B)FH: family history
C)ID: incision and drainage
D)SubQ: subcutaneous

Question 47

A patient seeks treatment for her dry, scaly skin.She may be described as having:

A)cyanoderma.
B)scabies.
C)xeroderma.
D)vitiligo.

Question 48

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)seb/o: sweat
B)son/o: shape
C)cyan/o: cause
D)xanth/o: yellow

Question 49

Which of the following is done to aid in diagnosis?

A)microdermabrasion
B)Botox
C)biopsy
D)chemical peel

Question 50

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)adip/o: acne
B)cutane/o: cell
C)necr/o: dead
D)myc/o: macule

Question 51

Which of the following terms might be used to describe an area of ecchymosis?

A)adipoid
B)depilous
C)melanic
D)leukocyte

Question 52

Which of the following terms means the study of shapes?

A)morphitis
B)morphology
C)morphemia
D)morphederma

Question 53

A patient is most likely to visit a dermatologist to undergo dermaplaning for removal of which of the following?

A)small scars
B)alopecia
C)carbuncle
D)cyst

Question 54

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)xer/o: white
B)albin/o: hardening
C)chromat/o: cornea
D)erythr/o: red

Question 55

Which of the following helps to remove fine lines and wrinkles?

A)laser resurfacing
B)microdermabrasion
C)dermaplaning
D)all of these

Question 56

A patient with vitiligo has areas of on his body.

A)melanoma
B)leukoderma
C)xanthosis
D)cyanoderma

Question 57

Which of the following is a malignant condition?

A)actinic keratosis
B)bulla
C)folliculitis
D)basal cell carcinoma

Question 58

Which of the following means swelling?

A)erythema
B)melasma
C)paronychia
D)edema

Question 59

All of the following are caused by infection EXCEPT:

A)petechiae.
B)furuncle.
C)impetigo.
D)Lyme disease.

Question 60

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

A)dermat/o: dead
B)cyt/o: cell
C)idi/o: cause
D)leuk/o: large

Question 61

The term for a small, pus-filled blister is

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

Question 62

Which combining form means fungus?

A)myc/o
B)onych/o
C)cyan/o
D)erythr/o

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
C&S ___________________________

Question 64

Match each term with the correct definition.
chemical peel

A)Application of a chemical solution to the skin to remove blemishes
B)Removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination
C)Use of short pulses of light to even out areas of uneven pigmentation

Question 65

Which of the following is a common type of skin cancer that typically appears as a small, shiny papule and eventually enlarges to form a whitish border around a central depression or ulcer that may bleed?

A)malignant melanoma
B)basal cell carcinoma
C)squamous cell carcinoma
D)Lyme disease

Question 66

Which combining form means water?

A)hydr/o
B)hidr/o
C)son/o
D)leuk/o

Question 67

Which combining form means cause?

A)path/o
B)idi/o
C)eti/o
D)morph/o

Question 68

Which of the following is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder marked by the development of silvery-white scaly plaques or patches with sharply defined borders and reddened skin beneath?

A)vitiligo
B)impetigo
C)psoriasis
D)eczema

Question 69

The term for a small, crack-like break in the skin is

A)puncture.
B)laceration.
C)abrasion.
D)fissure.

Question 70

Which combining form means dry?

A)rhytid/o
B)scler/o
C)xer/o
D)necr/o

Question 71

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
IV ___________________________

Question 72

Which combining form means skin?

A)cutane/o
B)lip/o
C)kerat/o
D)onych/o

Question 73

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
I&D ___________________________

Question 74

Which of the following is an infestation of head, body, or pubic lice, marked by itching, the appearance of lice on the body, and eggs (nits) attached to hair shafts?

A)scabies
B)pediculosis
C)tinea
D)alopecia

Question 75

Match each term with the correct definition.
laser resurfacing

A)Application of a chemical solution to the skin to remove blemishes
B)Removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination
C)Use of short pulses of light to even out areas of uneven pigmentation

Question 76

The term for a small, raised spot or bump on the skin, such as a mole is

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

Question 77

Match each term with the correct definition.
biopsy

A)Application of a chemical solution to the skin to remove blemishes
B)Removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination
C)Use of short pulses of light to even out areas of uneven pigmentation

Question 78

Which combining form means yellow?

A)seb/o
B)cirrh/o
C)pil/o
D)chromat/o

Question 79

Which of the following is an area of injury and tissue death caused by unrelieved pressure that impedes circulation in the skin and underlying tissues?

A)decubitus ulcer
B)epidermoid cyst
C)sebaceous cyst
D)seborrheic keratosis

Question 80

Which combining form means cell?

A)dermat/o
B)cyt/o
C)albin/o
D)seb/o