Deck 12: The Integumentary System

Question 1

____ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows,knees,scalp,back,or buttocks.

A) Eczema
B) Erythema
C) Impetigo
D) Psoriasis

Answer 1

Psoriasis

Question 2

A ____ -degree burn involves blisters and damage to the epidermis and dermis.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Answer 2

second

Question 3

Which term describes the half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root?

A) cuticle
B) eponychium
C) lunula
D) unguis

Answer 3

lunula

Question 4

Which condition responds to laser treatment?

A) cicatrix
B) keloid
C) rhinophyma
D) scleroderma

Question 5

____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells,such as warts or tumors,through the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.

A) Cauterization
B) Chemabrasion
C) Cryosurgery
D) Mohs' surgery

Question 6

The term ____ describes a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction.

A) dermatitis
B) pruritus
C) urticaria
D) wheal

Question 7

Which term describes a discolored,flat skin lesion,such as a freckle or flat mole,that is less than 1 centimeter in diameter?

A) bulla
B) macule
C) papule
D) plaque

Question 8

Which condition is a raised birthmark made up of newly formed blood vessels?

A) ecchymosis
B) hematoma
C) port-wine stain
D) strawberry hemangioma

Question 9

____ is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red,scaly rash on the face and upper trunk.

A) Eczema
B) Lupus erythematosus
C) Psoriasis
D) Rosacea

Question 10

Which abnormal sac contains fluid or semisolid material?

A) abscess
B) cyst
C) macule
D) nodule

Question 11

Which condition is a precancerous skin lesion caused by excessive exposure to the sun?

A) actinic keratosis
B) erythroderma
C) folliculitis
D) psoriasis

Question 12

The medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin is ____.

A) hematoma
B) patch
C) petechiae
D) purpura

Question 13

____ is the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles.

A) Blepharoplasty
B) Botox
C) Rhytidectomy
D) Sclerotherapy

Question 14

Which condition is a localized skin infection caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?

A) abscess
B) cellulitis
C) furuncle
D) ichthyosis

Question 15

Which form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?

A) actinic keratosis
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) malignant melanoma
D) squamous cell carcinoma

Question 16

Which procedure is the replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient's body?

A) dermatoplasty
B) lipectomy
C) rhytidectomy
D) sclerotherapy

Question 17

Which condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation?

A) decubitus ulcer
B) gangrene
C) necrotizing fasciitis
D) purpura

Question 18

Which condition is often an indication of iron-deficiency anemia?

A) clubbing
B) koilonychia
C) onychocryptosis
D) onychomycosis

Question 19

____ is the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women,usually occurring in a male pattern.

A) Alopecia
B) Diaphoresis
C) Hirsutism
D) Hyperhidrosis

Question 20

Which term describes a torn or jagged wound,or an accidental cut wound?

A) contusion
B) laceration
C) lesion
D) ulcer

Question 21

A localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant or allergen is known as contact ____________________.

Question 22

The common skin condition in which there is an overproduction of sebum is known as ____________________.

Question 23

The ____________________ glands are located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles.

Question 24

Which anticoagulant substance is released in response to injury?

A) collagen
B) heparin
C) histamine
D) mast cells

Question 25

The medical term describing any fungal infection of the nail is ____________________.

Question 26

____________________,also commonly known as prickly heat,is an intensely itchy rash caused by blockage of the sweat glands by bacteria and dead cells.

Question 27

An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 28

The use of an electric current to produce a relatively permanent removal of undesired hair is known as ____________________.

Question 29

The chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin in or near the sebaceous glands is known as acne ____________________.

Question 30

A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bruise.

Question 31

A form of soft-tissue augmentation used to soften facial lines or scars or to make lips appear fuller is known as ____________________ replacement therapy.

Question 32

____ is a skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes.

A) Albinism
B) Erythroderma
C) Melanosis
D) Vitiligo

Question 33

The technique of scraping cells from the tissue to be examined under a microscope is known as ____________________ cytology.

Question 34

Any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body is known as ____________________.

Question 35

Which term means an infestation with head lice?

A) pediculosis capitis
B) pediculosis corporis
C) pediculosis pedis
D) pediculosis pubis

Question 36

The medical term for the partial or complete loss of hair on the scalp is ____________________.

Question 37

An open sore or erosion of the skin membrane resulting in tissue loss is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 38

The benign skin growth that has a waxy or "pasted-on" look and occurs more commonly among the elderly is known as seborrheic ____________________.

Question 39

A ____ is a cracklike sore.

A) fissure
B) fistula
C) laceration
D) lesion

Question 40

The condition known as ____ is excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body.

A) diaphoresis
B) hidrosis
C) hyperhidrosis
D) malaria

Question 41

Mohs' surgery is a technique used to treat skin cancer.

Question 42

____________________ is commonly known an ingrown toenail.

Question 43

Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily blocks the nerve signals to the injected muscle.

Question 44

Dandruff is a form of seborrheic keratosis.

Question 45

The medical term meaning excessively dry skin is ____________________.

Question 46

Skin tags are malignant skin formations that tend to enlarge with age.

Question 47

The term anhidrosis means profuse sweating.

Question 48

Cauterization is the therapeutic destruction of tissue by scraping.

Question 49

The ____________________ are specialized cells within the basal layer that contain pigment.

Question 50

An acute,rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissue that is characterized by malaise,swelling,warmth,and red streaks is known as ____________________.

Question 51

The group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry,thickened,and scaly skin is known as ____________________.

Question 52

Freckles are examples of nevi.

Question 53

A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination.

Question 54

Granulation tissue normally forms during the healing of a wound.

Question 55

The modified sebaceous glands that produce milk are known as ____________________ glands.

Question 56

Blepharoplasty is commonly known as a face-lift.

Question 57

____________________,also known as ringworm,is a fungal infection that can grow on the skin,hair,or nails.

Question 58

An injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling,discoloration,and pain is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 59

A lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 60

The subcutaneous layer is made up of loose connective tissue and ____________________ tissue.

Question 61

A keloid is a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound.

Question 62

Albinism is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and eyes.

Question 63

Sclerotherapy is used to remove scaly patches.

Question 64

Match each definition with the correct term.
keloid

A)skin growth that hangs by a fine stalk
B)abnormally raised scar
C)wart
D)benign fatty deposit under the skin
E)mushroom-like growth on mucous membrane

Question 65

Debridement is the removal of dirt,foreign objects,damaged tissue,and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing.

Question 66

Match each definition with the correct term.
keratosis

A)skin growth that hangs by a fine stalk
B)abnormally raised scar
C)wart
D)benign fatty deposit under the skin
E)mushroom-like growth on mucous membrane

Question 67

Scabies is a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mites.

Question 68

Liposuction is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction.

Question 69

Match each definition with the correct term.
lipoma

A)skin growth that hangs by a fine stalk
B)abnormally raised scar
C)wart
D)benign fatty deposit under the skin
E)mushroom-like growth on mucous membrane

Question 70

Match each definition with the correct term.
skin tag

A)skin growth that hangs by a fine stalk
B)abnormally raised scar
C)wart
D)benign fatty deposit under the skin
E)mushroom-like growth on mucous membrane

Question 71

Chloasma is a pigmentation disorder that is commonly known as the mask of pregnancy.

Question 72

A pressure sore is an ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure has caused tissue death.

Question 73

Histamine is released in response to an injury.

Question 74

Match each definition with the correct term.
polyp

A)skin growth that hangs by a fine stalk
B)abnormally raised scar
C)wart
D)benign fatty deposit under the skin
E)mushroom-like growth on mucous membrane

Question 75

Impetigo is a highly contagious viral skin infection.

Question 76

A port-wine stain is removed using short pulses of laser light.

Question 77

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area on men.

Question 78

The epidermis does not contain any blood vessels or connective tissue.

Question 79

An abscess is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 80

Malignant melanoma is skin-cancer-derived squamous cells of the epithelium.