Deck 8: Integumentary System

Question 1

Skin accounts for what percent of total body weight?

A) More than 10%
B) 5%
C) 15%
D) 1%

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the study of skin called?

A) Cardiology
B) Oncology
C) Dermatology
D) Gynecology

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What does the root word Vit/o refer to?

A) Nail
B) Blemish
C) Hard, horny
D) Fatty

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What kind of cells is the epidermis composed of?

A) Squamous epithelial
B) Germinative
C) Melanin
D) Collagen

Question 5

What is a type of connective tissue that contains stored fat called?

A) Collagen
B) Epidermis
C) Adipose
D) Dermis

Question 6

Skin produces which two types of fluid?

A) Cerumen and sweat
B) Sweat and sebum
C) Sebum and pus
D) Sweat and lipids

Question 7

Hair is composed of dead and hardened skin cells that are filled with a protein called:

A) Melatonin
B) Melanin
C) Keratin
D) Perionychium

Question 8

A papule is which of the following?

A) Fluid-filled area
B) Solid, elevated lesion
C) Elevated solid area
D) Fluid-filled raised area

Question 9

What is the common term for a comedone?

A) Blackhead
B) Whitehead
C) Papule
D) Cyst

Question 10

What is chronic dermatitis called?

A) Tinea
B) Acne vulgaris
C) Eczema
D) Rosacea

Question 11

Urticaria is also referred to as which of the following?

A) Pimples
B) Dermatitis
C) Hives
D) Edema

Question 12

What skin condition is believed to be associated with an increased growth rate in the germinative layer of the skin?

A) Psoriasis
B) Eczema
C) Boils
D) Hives

Question 13

A(n) ________ is a softening and soothing cream that can be used to remove excess scales from psoriasis lesions.

A) Scrub
B) Emollient
C) Topical cream
D) Tar

Question 14

Inflammation of the hair follicle is called:

A) Cellulitis
B) Impetigo
C) Psoriasis
D) Folliculitis

Question 15

A furuncle is also known as a:

A) Pimple
B) Papule
C) Lesion
D) Boil

Question 16

Cold sores or fever blisters are cause by which herpes simplex virus?

A) HSV1
B) HSV2
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A or B

Question 17

Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by the virus that causes what in children?

A) Folliculitis
B) Cellulitis
C) Cold sores
D) Chicken pox

Question 18

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of Verrucae?

A) Small, rough growths on the skin
B) Slightly scaly, rough patches of papules or nodules on the dermis
C) Cauliflower-like appearance
D) All of the above

Question 19

Tinea refers to what kind of superficial infection?

A) Herpes
B) Fungal
C) Staphylococcus
D) Streptococcus

Question 20

Where on the body is tinea pedis found?

A) Head
B) Palm of hand
C) Feet
D) Nails

Question 21

Which of the following are parasitic infections of the skin?

A) Scabies
B) Dermatitis
C) Tinea
D) Herpes zoster

Question 22

What is the common name for a nevus?

A) Birthmark or mole
B) Ringworm
C) Boil
D) Wart

Question 23

Which type of burn extends through the epidermis and into the dermis, causing blisters to form?

A) Third-degree
B) First-degree
C) Second-degree
D) None of the above

Question 24

______, or being sterile, means that all instruments, surfaces, and environments are free from all infection-causing microorganisms.

A) Asepsis
B) Aseptic
C) Antibacterial
D) Antimicrobial

Question 25

When preparing to take part in any medical skin procedure, what is the first step the medical assistant should take?

A) Wash hands
B) Put on gloves
C) Set up the instruments
D) Identify the patient