Deck 12: Skin: the Integumentary System

Question 1

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
"OK, guys, we're late again." Shaylene Boulay calls out to her two oldest sons, Nathan Jr., 10, and Carl, 12. Grabbing the lunches Nate Sr. packed, she walks out the back door. "Come on, Michael, school time!" Shaylene peers under the porch for her 5-year-old. Their house is only a mile from the waterfront, and he loves to race cars between their dog Bubba's big paws in the cool sand underneath the porch. "Look at you!" As Shaylene dusts him off and heads to the truck, she notices that the rash of blisters on his leg is still bright red. "Must be ant bites," she thinks.
"Have a good day!" Shaylene hands Nathan and Carl their lunches as they hop out of the truck at the middle school. Next stop, Oak Creek Elementary. As Michael starts to get out, clutching his brown lunch bag tightly, his kindergarten teacher comes rushing over. "Michael, what are you doing here today? Didn't you give your mother the note from the nurse?"
"What note? Michael, honey, did you forget to give Mama something from school?" Michael smiles sheepishly and reaches into his shorts pocket for a wadded up piece of paper. The note says: "We believe Michael has impetigo. Since this condition is very contagious, please consult your doctor as soon as possible. We will need a note from the doctor before we can allow Michael to reenter class."
"Oh, no," Shaylene thinks. "I'm due for my shift at the diner in 15 minutes. Nobody's home to watch Michael, and we don't have the money to see Dr. Gaines again. And what if this rash on my arm is that thing Michael has?" She sits clutching the wheel of the old pickup, asking herself over and over, "What am I gonna do?"
Discuss why the school wants Michael to have completed treatment before he returns to class.

Answer 1

Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection caused by bacteria that frequently occurs in children. The infection results in small pus-containing lesions, or pustules, which rupture after they become crusted. A highly contagious infection like this can spread very quickly amongst children in school, due to skin contact and the sharing of toys and other items, so it is best to treat it immediately to prevent the other children in his class from becoming infected.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Skin can be referred to by the word part cutane/o. For example, the term cutaneous means having to do with skin, since the word part -ous means concerning.

Question 3

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
"OK, guys, we're late again." Shaylene Boulay calls out to her two oldest sons, Nathan Jr., 10, and Carl, 12. Grabbing the lunches Nate Sr. packed, she walks out the back door. "Come on, Michael, school time!" Shaylene peers under the porch for her 5-year-old. Their house is only a mile from the waterfront, and he loves to race cars between their dog Bubba's big paws in the cool sand underneath the porch. "Look at you!" As Shaylene dusts him off and heads to the truck, she notices that the rash of blisters on his leg is still bright red. "Must be ant bites," she thinks.
"Have a good day!" Shaylene hands Nathan and Carl their lunches as they hop out of the truck at the middle school. Next stop, Oak Creek Elementary. As Michael starts to get out, clutching his brown lunch bag tightly, his kindergarten teacher comes rushing over. "Michael, what are you doing here today? Didn't you give your mother the note from the nurse?"
"What note? Michael, honey, did you forget to give Mama something from school?" Michael smiles sheepishly and reaches into his shorts pocket for a wadded up piece of paper. The note says: "We believe Michael has impetigo. Since this condition is very contagious, please consult your doctor as soon as possible. We will need a note from the doctor before we can allow Michael to reenter class."
"Oh, no," Shaylene thinks. "I'm due for my shift at the diner in 15 minutes. Nobody's home to watch Michael, and we don't have the money to see Dr. Gaines again. And what if this rash on my arm is that thing Michael has?" She sits clutching the wheel of the old pickup, asking herself over and over, "What am I gonna do?"
You work in Dr. Gaines's office and you know that the Boulay's appointment today is about a potential contagious rash. What precautions should you take when the family arrives?

Answer 3

When treating a patient with a contagious skin infection it is important to avoid direct skin contact with the patient, to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, and to disinfect surfaces after the patient leaves. It is also important for anyone who comes in contact with the patient to wash his or her hands carefully and frequently, with soap and warm water.

Question 4

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Question 5

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
"OK, guys, we're late again." Shaylene Boulay calls out to her two oldest sons, Nathan Jr., 10, and Carl, 12. Grabbing the lunches Nate Sr. packed, she walks out the back door. "Come on, Michael, school time!" Shaylene peers under the porch for her 5-year-old. Their house is only a mile from the waterfront, and he loves to race cars between their dog Bubba's big paws in the cool sand underneath the porch. "Look at you!" As Shaylene dusts him off and heads to the truck, she notices that the rash of blisters on his leg is still bright red. "Must be ant bites," she thinks.
"Have a good day!" Shaylene hands Nathan and Carl their lunches as they hop out of the truck at the middle school. Next stop, Oak Creek Elementary. As Michael starts to get out, clutching his brown lunch bag tightly, his kindergarten teacher comes rushing over. "Michael, what are you doing here today? Didn't you give your mother the note from the nurse?"
"What note? Michael, honey, did you forget to give Mama something from school?" Michael smiles sheepishly and reaches into his shorts pocket for a wadded up piece of paper. The note says: "We believe Michael has impetigo. Since this condition is very contagious, please consult your doctor as soon as possible. We will need a note from the doctor before we can allow Michael to reenter class."
"Oh, no," Shaylene thinks. "I'm due for my shift at the diner in 15 minutes. Nobody's home to watch Michael, and we don't have the money to see Dr. Gaines again. And what if this rash on my arm is that thing Michael has?" She sits clutching the wheel of the old pickup, asking herself over and over, "What am I gonna do?"
Discuss how you might explain to Shaylene what impetigo is, how it spreads, and what she can do to prevent her other children from getting it.

Question 6

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Question 7

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
"OK, guys, we're late again." Shaylene Boulay calls out to her two oldest sons, Nathan Jr., 10, and Carl, 12. Grabbing the lunches Nate Sr. packed, she walks out the back door. "Come on, Michael, school time!" Shaylene peers under the porch for her 5-year-old. Their house is only a mile from the waterfront, and he loves to race cars between their dog Bubba's big paws in the cool sand underneath the porch. "Look at you!" As Shaylene dusts him off and heads to the truck, she notices that the rash of blisters on his leg is still bright red. "Must be ant bites," she thinks.
"Have a good day!" Shaylene hands Nathan and Carl their lunches as they hop out of the truck at the middle school. Next stop, Oak Creek Elementary. As Michael starts to get out, clutching his brown lunch bag tightly, his kindergarten teacher comes rushing over. "Michael, what are you doing here today? Didn't you give your mother the note from the nurse?"
"What note? Michael, honey, did you forget to give Mama something from school?" Michael smiles sheepishly and reaches into his shorts pocket for a wadded up piece of paper. The note says: "We believe Michael has impetigo. Since this condition is very contagious, please consult your doctor as soon as possible. We will need a note from the doctor before we can allow Michael to reenter class."
"Oh, no," Shaylene thinks. "I'm due for my shift at the diner in 15 minutes. Nobody's home to watch Michael, and we don't have the money to see Dr. Gaines again. And what if this rash on my arm is that thing Michael has?" She sits clutching the wheel of the old pickup, asking herself over and over, "What am I gonna do?"
Shaylene is in a very difficult, and all too common, situation. Discuss possible answers to her question "What am I gonna do?"

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Question 20

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues is known as _____________________

Question 21

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer are known as ______________________________________

Question 22

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas is known as __________________________________

Question 23

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A/An__________________________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

Question 24

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term _________________________________________means profuse sweating.

Question 25

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called a _____________________________________

Question 26

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter is known as a/an _______________________________

Question 27

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is called _______________________

Question 28

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A ____________________________________ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis.

Question 29

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Commonly known as warts,__________________________ are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus.

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Question 35

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail is _________________________

Question 36

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is known as _____________________ This highly contagious condition commonly occurs in children.

Question 37

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound is known as a _________________________

Question 38

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The lesions of ________________________________ carcinoma tend to bleed easily.

Question 39

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, causes ____________________

Question 40

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Psoriasis is a disease of the skin characterized by itching and by red papules covered with silvery scales. ___________

Question 41

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Exema is an inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.____________________

Question 42

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
An absess is a localized collection of pus.____________________

Question 43

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Onichia is an inflammation of the nail bed that usually results in the loss of the nail.____________________

Question 44

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Schleroderma is an autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen.____________________

Question 45

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
BCC _________________________________

Question 46

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
I D _________________________________

Question 47

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
SLE _________________________________

Question 48

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
MM _________________________________

Question 49

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
SCC _________________________________

Question 50

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A___________________________ is a small, knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis.

Question 51

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. An infestation of lice is known as _______________________

Question 52

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term ________________________________ is used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries.

Question 53

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are known as _________________________

Question 54

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A cluster of connected boils is known as a/an _______________________________________

Question 55

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. The term meaning "producing or containing pus" is ____________.

Question 56

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. The term meaning a fungal infection of the nail is _________________________________

Question 57

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction is known as_________________________________

Question 58

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises is known as_________________________________

Question 59

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. Commonly known as hives,_________________________________ are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction.

Question 60

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided.When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
A rhytidectomy is the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles.

Question 61

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided.When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail.

Question 62

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided.When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area of men.

Question 63

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided.When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Pruritus, which is commonly known as itching, is associated with most forms of dermatitis.

Question 64

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided.When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Ichthyosis is a group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin.

Question 65

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ An actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin.

Question 66

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ A skin tag is a malignant skin enlargement commonly found on older clients.

Question 67

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ The arrector pili cause the raised areas of skin known as goose bumps.

Question 68

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ A keratosis is an abnormally raised scar.

Question 69

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ Lipedema, which is also known as painful fat syndrome, affects mostly women.

Question 70

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Carmella Espinoza underwent ____________________________________ for the treatment of spider veins.

Question 71

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Jordan Caswell is an albino. This disorder, which is known as _____________________, is due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin.

Question 72

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Soon after Ying Li hit his thumb with a hammer, a collection of blood formed beneath the nail. This condition is a subungual_____________________.

Question 73

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Trisha Bell fell off her bicycle and scraped off the superficial layers of skin on her knees. This type of injury is known as a/an_____________________.

Question 74

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then she developed very small, pinpoint hemorrhages under her skin. The doctor described these as being_____________________.

Question 75

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Many of the children in the Happy Hours Day Care Center required treatment for__________________________ , a skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites.

Question 76

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Dr. Liu treated Jeanette Isenberg's skin cancer with _______________________ surgery. With this technique, individual layers of cancerous tissue are removed and examined under a microscope until all cancerous tissue has been removed.

Question 77

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Mrs. Garrison had cosmetic surgery that is commonly known as a lid lift. The medical term for this surgical treatment is a/an _________________________________

Question 78

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Manuel Fernandez developed a/an ___________________________ This condition is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 79

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Agnes Farrington calls them night sweats; however, the medical term for this condition is ________________________.

Question 80

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term that refers to an acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail is _____________________________