Deck 7: Dermatology - Integumentary System

Question 1

Dry skin is known by the medical name of:

A) eczema.
B) keratosis.
C) anhidrosis.
D) xeroderma.

Answer 1

xeroderma.

Question 2

The medical word for jock itch is tinea ___________.

A) corporis
B) pedis
C) cruris
D) capitus

Answer 2

cruris

Question 3

An area of bleeding,3 cm in diameter or larger,that occurs under the skin is known as:

A) diaphoresis.
B) an ecchymosis.
C) an exudate.
D) seborrhea.

Answer 3

an ecchymosis.

Question 4

The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of:

A) squamous cell carcinoma.
B) shingles.
C) pediculosis.
D) lupus erythematosus.

Question 5

Which is a type of electrosurgery uses a wire loop electrode to cut tissue?

A) incision and drainage
B) electrosection
C) fulguration
D) cryosurgery

Question 6

The superficial skin wound of a scratch is known by the medical name of a/an:

A) excoriation.
B) contusion.
C) decubitus.
D) cellulitis.

Question 7

An I & D might be done to treat:

A) a laceration.
B) shingles.
C) psoriasis.
D) an abscess.

Question 8

Which is not the result of an underlying allergic reaction?

A) urticaria
B) eczema
C) scleroderma
D) wheal

Question 9

Acne vulgaris is characterized by papules,pustules,and:

A) comedos.
B) lipomas.
C) bullae.
D) macules.

Question 10

Verrucae are caused by:

A) viruses.
B) bacteria.
C) parasites.
D) fungi.

Question 11

Which is the medical word for baldness?

A) alopecia
B) vitiligo
C) folliculitis
D) hirsutism

Question 12

The thick,crusty scar of necrotic tissue from a third-degree burn is called a/an:

A) bulla.
B) keloid.
C) eschar.
D) comedo.

Question 13

Sweat glands are also known as ____________ glands.

A) sebaceous
B) adipose
C) follicle
D) sudoriferous

Question 14

A keloid is an abnormally large scar due to excess:

A) keratin.
B) elastin.
C) sebum.
D) collagen.

Question 15

Which is the common name for a herpes simplex 1 infection?

A) scabies
B) cold sores
C) blisters
D) shingles

Question 16

If a patient has poor skin turgor,he/she has:

A) a vitamin deficiency.
B) dehydration.
C) a lack of oxygen.
D) jaundice.

Question 17

Basal cell carcinoma arises from which type of tissue?

A) squamous
B) connective
C) melanocytes
D) epidermis

Question 18

When Jeremy Smith was in the shower,the hot water ran out.The cold water caused the hairs on his skin to stand up.This body response to cold is known as:

A) exfoliation.
B) piloerection.
C) perspiration.
D) anhidrosis.

Question 19

Freckles or age spots are:

A) furuncles.
B) vesicles.
C) macules.
D) pustules.

Question 20

PUVA is used to treat:

A) acne rosacea.
B) acne vulgaris.
C) psoriasis.
D) vitiligo.

Question 21

Which of the following words or phrases is not related to a burn?

A) macule
B) third degree
C) eschar
D) first degree

Question 22

Which is a general category for any type of skin lesion that is pink to red,flat or raised,pruritic or nonpruritic?

A) neoplasm
B) rash
C) wound
D) xeroderma

Question 23

A genetic mutation that causes nonfunctioning melanocytes that do not produce melanin is known as:

A) albinism.
B) cyanosis.
C) jaundice.
D) necrosis.

Question 24

The patient required ____________ for the removal of necrotic tissue from his wound.

A) debridement
B) dermabrasion
C) Moh's surgery
D) a xenograft

Question 25

The subcutaneous tissue is a loose,connective tissue located directly beneath the:

A) epidermis.
B) cutaneous layer.
C) dermis.
D) adipose tissue.

Question 26

Sebaceous glands are related to oil as sudoriferous glands are related to:

A) sweat.
B) follicles.
C) the lunula.
D) a carbuncle.

Question 27

Irregular,reddened stretch marks on the skin that become lighter and shiny as they heal as scar tissue are called:

A) linea nigra.
B) vitiligo.
C) keloids.
D) striae.

Question 28

Which surgical procedure is done to improve the cosmetic appearance of the aging face?

A) an autograft
B) a rhytidectomy
C) dermabrasion
D) curettage

Question 29

Abnormal,white,depigmented patches of skin are characteristic of which skin disease?

A) albinism
B) pustules
C) pallor
D) vitiligo

Question 30

Tinea,also known as ringworm,is named according to where it occurs on the body.Which one occurs on the trunk of the body?

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

Question 31

Which of the following are not in the dermis?

A) sweat glands
B) nerves
C) arteries
D) keratin

Question 32

An excessive,abnormally large scar is a:

A) callus.
B) corn.
C) cicatrix.
D) keloid.

Question 33

The combining form pil/o- means :

A) sweat.
B) sebum.
C) skin.
D) hair.

Question 34

Which is a severe systemic allergic reaction is life threatening?

A) local reaction
B) allergen
C) anaphylaxis
D) allergy

Question 35

Pediculosis would be treated with:

A) Accutane.
B) Rogaine.
C) Zovirax.
D) Ovide.

Question 36

Which is a benign,pigmented,flat macule that develops after sun exposure?

A) freckle
B) hives
C) eschar
D) lipoma

Question 37

Which medical specialty studies the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system and uses diagnostic tests,medical and surgical procedures,and drugs to treat integumentary diseases?

A) neurology
B) dermatology
C) psychology
D) oncology

Question 38

Which is known as genital herpes?

A) herpes whitlow
B) herpes varicella-zoster.
C) herpes simplex virus type 2
D) herpes simplex virus type 1

Question 39

The integumentary system covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin,hair,and:

A) nails.
B) eyes.
C) ears.
D) fingers.

Question 40

The epidermis contains melanocytes,pigment cells that produce:

A) keratin.
B) melanin.
C) collagen.
D) elastin.

Question 41

The integumentary system consists of all of the following except:

A) skin.
B) hair.
C) nails.
D) muscles.

Question 42

A biopsy that uses a small circular metal cutter to remove a plug-shaped core of skin is called a/an ______________ biopsy.

A) excisional
B) incisional
C) shave
D) punch

Question 43

A general word describing any area of visible damage on the skin is:

A) lesion.
B) benign.
C) malignant.
D) dermatitis.

Question 44

The abbreviation SLE stands for:

A) systemic lupus erythematosus.
B) skin lesion enlargement.
C) severe lupus erythematosus.
D) senile lentigo eruption.

Question 45

Which is a congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers or toes?

A) syndactyly
B) polydactyly
C) senile lentigo
D) papilloma

Question 46

The use of a rapidly spinning wire brush or diamond surface to mechanically scrape the epidermis is known as:

A) microdermabrasion.
B) chemical peel.
C) laser skin resurfacing.
D) dermabrasion.

Question 47

Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire lesion?

A) excisional biopsy
B) incisional biopsy
C) punch biopsy
D) shave biopsy

Question 48

A medical procedure that involves using a curette to scrape off the superficial part of a skin lesion is:

A) cryosurgery.
B) debridement.
C) biopsy.
D) curettage.

Question 49

Benadryl is a type of ___________ drug.

A) antiviral
B) antipruritic
C) vitamin A-type
D) antifungal

Question 50

The outermost layer of the skin is the:

A) epidermis.
B) dermis.
C) collagen.
D) subcutaneous.

Question 51

Which is not one of the four characteristics of a malignant melanoma?

A) Border or edge is irregular and ragged.
B) Color varies from black to brown to red in different patients.
C) Diameter is variable and is growing.
D) Each side of the lesion has a different shape (asymmetry).

Question 52

An autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and internal organs to become progressively hardened is called:

A) xeroderma.
B) acne vulgaris.
C) scleroderma.
D) acne rosacea.

Question 53

The medical name for split hair ends is:

A) folliculitis.
B) male pattern baldness.
C) alopecia.
D) schizotrichia.

Question 54

The sebaceous glands are which type of gland?

A) endocrine glands
B) adipose glands
C) exocrine glands
D) keratin glands

Question 55

In which procedure is a skin scraping done and the fluid from a vesicle put on a slide and then stained?

A) Wood's lamp
B) allergy skin testing
C) Tzanck test
D) C&S

Question 56

A patient was recently in contact with poison ivy.He is now experiencing severe itching.Another word for itching is:

A) rash.
B) pruritus.
C) xeroderma.
D) dermatitis.

Question 57

Which process uses a liquid to remove the epidermis?

A) dermabrasion
B) microdermabrasion
C) chemical peel
D) laser skin resurfacing

Question 58

Which of the following predisposes an elderly patient to developing a decubitus ulcer?

A) circulatory problems
B) poor nutrition
C) decreased fat in the subcutaneous tissue
D) all of the above

Question 59

Allergy skin testing is accomplished by what test?

A) intradermal injection
B) cryosurgery
C) culture and sensitivity
D) skin scraping

Question 60

An autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of excessive epidermal cells is known as:

A) psoriasis.
B) a sarcoma.
C) lupus erythematosus.
D) malignant melanoma.

Question 61

Which type of burn does is not associated with blisters?

A) first degree.
B) second degree.
C) third degree.
D) All burns cause blisters.

Question 62

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a skin lesion for the purpose of diagnosis is called:

A) biopsy.
B) dermatoplasty.
C) rhytidectomy.
D) skin grafting.

Question 63

White hair in older people occurs because:

A) melanin changes its pigment color.
B) the hair follicles die.
C) the skin becomes albino.
D) melanocytes produce no melanin.

Question 64

Onychomycosis is a/an:

A) fungal infection of fingernails or toenails.
B) bacterial infection of fingernails or toenails.
C) loss of the fingernails or toenails.
D) abnormal fusing together of the fingers and toes.

Question 65

Normal flora present on the skin are:

A) areas of pigment variation due to melanocytes.
B) an oil found in the hair follicles.
C) bacteria that do not cause disease.
D) none of the above

Question 66

In which disease are oily areas interspersed with patches of dry,scaly skin and dandruff.

A) seborrheic dermatitis
B) anhidrosis
C) diaphoresis
D) alopecia

Question 67

In the phrase decubitus ulcer,decubitus means :

A) tumor.
B) deep sore.
C) skin layer.
D) lying down.

Question 68

Removal of superficial and deep acne scars,fine or deep wrinkles,or tattoos,by means of topical chemicals,abrasion,or laser treatments is called:

A) skin resurfacing.
B) suturing.
C) biopsy.
D) skin graft.

Question 69

Adipocere is formed in:

A) lipocytes in the fat.
B) a dead body.
C) the ridges of a fingerprint.
D) the adipose tissue.

Question 70

All of these patterns can be found on a fingerprint except:

A) follicles.
B) loops.
C) arches.
D) whorls.

Question 71

Large,raised blisters filled with fluid that occur after a burn are called:

A) wheals.
B) lacerations.
C) bullae.
D) ulcers.

Question 72

What type of drug is used to treat ringworm?

A) antiviral
B) antibiotic
C) antipruritic
D) antifungal

Question 73

Which herpes causes shingles?

A) herpes simplex type 1
B) herpes varicella-zoster
C) herpes simplex type 2
D) herpes whitlow

Question 74

Large abscesses with connecting tunnels under the skin form a/an:

A) caruncle.
B) ulcer.
C) laceration.
D) lipoma.

Question 75

The ____________ route of medication administration uses a needle inserted just beneath the epidermis.This is used for the Mantoux tuberculosis test and allergy testing.

A) topical
B) subcutaneous
C) intradermal
D) transdermal

Question 76

Any inflammation of the skin is known as:

A) a lesion
B) edema.
C) infection.
D) dermatitis.

Question 77

Scales would be seen in which skin disease?

A) acne
B) psoriasis
C) tinea pedis
D) shingles

Question 78

A sliding injury that pulls off the epidermis is known as a/an:

A) abrasion.
B) callus.
C) hemorrhage.
D) abscess.

Question 79

Abnormally curved fingernails and stunted growth of the fingers associated with a chronic lack of oxygen in patients with cystic fibrosis is known as:

A) urticaria.
B) curettage.
C) clubbing.
D) dermabrasion.

Question 80

Which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid?

A) pustule
B) macule
C) cyst
D) fissure