Deck 5: Integumentary System

Question 1

What is an abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body called?

A)leukoderma
B)erythroderma
C)xeroderma
D)melanoderma

Answer 1

erythroderma

Question 2

The medical term subungual means pertaining to ________ the nail.

A)above
B)below
C)within
D)beside

Answer 2

below

Question 3

A fungal condition of the hair is known as:

A)trichiasis.
B)trichinosis.
C)trichomonas.
D)trichomycosis.

Answer 3

trichomycosis.

Question 4

Excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands is called:

A)scabies.
B)hidrosis.
C)hidradenitis.
D)seborrhea.

Question 5

The term alopecia means loss of hair or:

A)pigment.
B)rabbit mange.
C)fox mange.
D)baldness.

Question 6

A cancerous tumor that has black pigmentation is a:

A)miliaria.
B)melanin.
C)keratinoma.
D)melanoma.

Question 7

The absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and eyes is called:

A)albinism.
B)anhidrosis.
C)avulsion.
D)alopecia

Question 8

The skin is essentially composed of two layers,known as:

A)epidermis and epithelium.
B)epidermis and papillary.
C)epidermis and dermis.
D)epidermis and reticular.

Question 9

The medical term tinea is also known as:

A)chickenpox.
B)ringworm.
C)measles.
D)nevus.

Question 10

The medical term for skin tags is:

A)callus.
B)lentigo.
C)acrochordon.
D)bulla.

Question 11

The medical term for a bedsore is:

A)keloid.
B)macula.
C)papule.
D)decubitus.

Question 12

The process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body,such as a finger or toe,is:

A)dehiscence.
B)purpura.
C)avulsion.
D)eschar.

Question 13

A physician who specializes in the study of the skin is a:

A)dermatologist.
B)dermatology.
C)dermatitist.
D)dermalogist.

Question 14

Dermomycosis is a skin condition caused by a:

A)bacterium.
B)virus.
C)fungus.
D)protozoan.

Question 15

In the term icteric,the root icter means :

A)jaundice.
B)skin.
C)nail.
D)redness.

Question 16

In the term avulsion,the root vuls means :

A)thin.
B)hard.
C)soft.
D)to pull.

Question 17

A pigment that gives color to the skin is called:

A)keratin.
B)melanin.
C)melanoma.
D)corneum.

Question 18

Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an:

A)scab.
B)cicatrix.
C)acne.
D)keloid.

Question 19

In the term anhidrosis,the root hidr means :

A)sweat.
B)sweet.
C)scar.
D)soft.

Question 20

A physician may refer to a scar left after the healing of a wound as a:

A)cicatrix.
B)comedo.
C)corn.
D)cyst.

Question 21

Tests performed to identify the presence of the Tubercle bacilli include the ________.

A)tine,Heaf,and sweat
B)tine,Heaf,and Mantoux
C)tine,Tzanck,and Mantoux
D)tine,Mantoux,and sweat

Question 22

In the term jaundice,the root jaund means :

A)white.
B)blue.
C)red.
D)yellow.

Question 23

A surface that is pulled or drawn tightly,such as skin,is called:

A)eschar.
B)intradermal.
C)taut.
D)striae.

Question 24

In the term cellulitis,the root cellul means :

A)scale.
B)scar.
C)little cell.
D)little tissue.

Question 25

A plastic surgeon may perform a ________ to remove wrinkles.

A)rhytidotomy
B)rhizotomy
C)ryhtidoplasty
D)rhytidoplasty

Question 26

A microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule is:

A)Tzanck test.
B)sweat test.
C)biopsy.
D)wound culture.

Question 27

________ is also known as a mole.

A)Macule
B)Nevus
C)Papule
D)Psoriasis

Question 28

White spots or patches formed on the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek are called:

A)leukoplakia.
B)lentigo.
C)lupus.
D)purpura.

Question 29

A test done on wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms is:

A)sweat test.
B)biopsy.
C)Tzanck test.
D)wound culture.

Question 30

A/An ________ is commonly called a blackhead.

A)acne
B)telangiectasia
C)comedo
D)exudate

Question 31

The separation or bursting open of a surgical wound is called:

A)dehiscence.
B)exudate.
C)eschar.
D)pustule.

Question 32

Xanthoderma is defined as:

A)thickened skin.
B)yellow tumor.
C)dry skin.
D)yellow skin.

Question 33

The ________ is an intradermal test performed using a sterile,disposable multiple-puncture lancet.

A)prick
B)sweat
C)tine
D)Tzanck

Question 34

Which term means a severe itching?

A)alopecia
B)cicatrix
C)decubitus
D)pruritus

Question 35

Which term is called prickly heat and is commonly seen in newborns and/or infants?

A)impetigo
B)roseola
C)miliaria
D)psoriasis

Question 36

The sweat glands secrete sweat for cooling by:

A)diaphoresis.
B)evaporation.
C)radiation.
D)none of the above

Question 37

When debridement is performed,what is done?

A)Dead tissue is removed.
B)Wrinkles are repaired.
C)Extreme cold is used to kill cells.
D)A biopsy is done.

Question 38

Pinpoint,purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin are called:

A)acne.
B)leukoplakia.
C)petechiae.
D)comedo.

Question 39

The ________ test may be used to determine the level of chloride concentration on the skin.

A)sweat
B)Tzanck
C)tine
D)Mantoux

Question 40

In the term integumentary,the root integument means :

A)nails.
B)hair.
C)sweat.
D)a covering.

Question 41

Removal of damaged or dead tissue is called:

A)debridement.
B)dermabrasion.
C)cryosurgery.
D)rhytidoplasty.

Question 42

The root angi in the term telangiectasia means :

A)dilation.
B)vessel.
C)distant.
D)skin.

Question 43

Onychomycosis can be defined as:

A)inflammation of the nail.
B)a fungal nail infection.
C)a reddened nail.
D)a splitting nail.

Question 44

Actinic dermatitis is caused by exposure to:

A)radiant energy.
B)chemicals.
C)heat.
D)tuberculosis.

Question 45

The term gangrene literally means :

A)deficient blood.
B)eating sore.
C)frozen tissue.
D)production of pus.

Question 46

An abrasion of the skin by scratching,trauma,or chemicals is termed:

A)senile keratosis.
B)excoriation.
C)hidradenitis.
D)exudates.

Question 47

A graft taken from one part of the patient's body and transferred to another part is termed:

A)heterograft.
B)autograft.
C)homograft.
D)none of the above

Question 48

Sebaceous glands produce ________.

A)sweat
B)water
C)oil
D)bacteria

Question 49

Sudoriferous glands secrete:

A)sweat.
B)sebum.
C)perspiration.
D)both A and C

Question 50

Another term for a bruise is:

A)ecchymosis.
B)leukoderma.
C)keloid.
D)petechiae.

Question 51

A common skin condition characterized by frequent episodes of redness,itching,and thick dry scales is:

A)eczema.
B)contact dermatitis.
C)impetigo.
D)psoriasis.

Question 52

Of the five strata of the epidermis,the stratum ________ is the outermost horny layer.

A)granulosum
B)lucidum
C)germinativum
D)corneum

Question 53

A ________ is the mark left by the healing process of a wound,sore,or injury.

A)scabies
B)macule
C)scar
D)wheal

Question 54

Varicella is a/an:

A)contagious viral disease.
B)skin condition characterized by milk-white patches.
C)open lesion.
D)an elevation of the epidermis,viral in origin.

Question 55

Medications that are oily in nature are known as:

A)topicals.
B)keratolytics.
C)emollients.
D)antifungals.

Question 56

A general term used to describe redness of the skin is:

A)excoriation.
B)erythroderma.
C)erythema.
D)eschar.

Question 57

Agents that prevent or relieve itching are ________ agents.

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

Question 58

A boil can be defined as:

A)a pustule in the epidermis.
B)a papule in the dermis.
C)an infected nodule in the subcutaneous layer.
D)an infected sweat gland in the dermis.

Question 59

Candidiasis is caused by:

A)bacteria.
B)a virus.
C)yeast.
D)lice.

Question 60

A dermatome is used to:

A)measure skin thickness.
B)cut skin for grafting.
C)remove wrinkles.
D)biopsy moles.

Question 61

Write the correct meaning for SG:

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for hydrochloric acid:

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for incision and drainage:

Question 64

Another term for chickenpox is:

A)vitiligo.
B)varicella.
C)miliaria.
D)impetigo.

Question 65

Write the correct abbreviation for history:

Question 66

Write the correct meaning for Bx:

Question 67

The skin is essentially composed of two layers,the ________ and the dermis.

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for ultraviolet:

Question 69

Write the correct meaning for ID:

Question 70

Write the correct meaning for Hx:

Question 71

Write the correct meaning for Dx:

Question 72

Write the correct meaning for HCl:

Question 73

The medical term used to describe a large blister is:

A)ecchymosis.
B)callus.
C)bulla.
D)boil.

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for staphylococcus:

Question 75

Write the correct meaning for I&D:

Question 76

Write the correct abbreviation for streptococcus:

Question 77

Write the correct abbreviation for biopsy:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for skin graft:

Question 79

A person with an eschar has a/an:

A)overgrown scar.
B)severe bruise.
C)scab.
D)open sore.

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for UV: