Deck 12: Integumentary System

Question 1

Which is the term for a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar caused by excessive collagen during tissue repair?

A) keloid
B) nevus
C) pediculosis
D) verruca

Answer 1

keloid

Question 2

The skin layer that contains numerous blood vessels, nerves, and glands is the:

A) dermis
B) epidermis
C) subcutaneous fat layer
D) subdural layer

Answer 2

dermis

Question 3

Withdrawing fluid from a cyst with a syringe is an example of:

A) aspiration
B) biopsy
C) debridement
D) dermabrasion

Answer 3

aspiration

Question 4

The subcutaneous adipose tissue is located just _____ the _____.

A) above; dermis
B) above; epidermis
C) under; dermis
D) under; epidermis

Question 5

Which of the following terms is a cosmetic procedure to remove or reduce localized areas of fat?

A) collagen injections
B) debridement
C) liposuction
D) transdermal drug delivery

Question 6

The type of muscle that causes erection of the hairs of the skin is:

A) pilomotor
B) sebaceous
C) subcutaneous adipose
D) trichoid

Question 7

Albinism is a(n):

A) condition in which the skin is dry and scaly
B) condition of the eyeball caused by vitamin A deficiency
C) partial or total absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
D) epidermoid carcinoma that has a low degree of malignancy

Question 8

A mole is an example of a small, raised spot on the skin called a:

A) furuncle
B) macule
C) nodule
D) papule

Question 9

The absence of germs is referred to as:

A) antimicrobial
B) asepsis
C) bactericidal
D) bacteriostatic

Question 10

Implanting skin to cover areas where skin has been lost results in a:

A) furuncle
B) graft
C) lesion
D) plaque

Question 11

The term keratin means :

A) a tough substance of hair, nails, and horny tissue
B) any horny growth
C) hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin
D) resembling horny tissue

Question 12

Thinning with the loss of skin markings is characteristic of:

A) atrophy
B) contusion
C) scales
D) wheals

Question 13

The term dermatitis means _____ skin.

A) dry
B) inflammation of the
C) scaly
D) wrinkling of the

Question 14

Deep, irregular erosions are called:

A) fissures
B) pustules
C) scales
D) ulcers

Question 15

Damage to the skin, tissues, and blood vessels as a result of prolonged exposure to cold is:

A) cryogenesis
B) frostbite
C) sclerosis
D) urticaria

Question 16

An abscess is a(n):

A) localized collection of pus
B) round elevation of the skin seen in urticaria
C) skin elevation resulting from hypertrophy of the epidermis
D) excavation of the skin or mucous membrane

Question 17

Which term means any dry condition?

A) hidrosis
B) ichthyosis
C) necrosis
D) xerosis

Question 18

What is the term for tiny red or purple spots appearing on the skin as a result of tiny hemorrhages?

A) atrophies
B) palmar erythema
C) petechiae
D) scales

Question 19

Which of the following is the term for any of several generalized skin disorders marked by dryness and scaling and resembling fish skin?

A) albinism
B) ichthyosis
C) seborrheic dermatitis
D) xeroderma

Question 20

A chronic disorder, primarily of the skin, named for the reddish facial rash that frequently accompanies the disorder is called:

A) discoid lupus erythematosus
B) mycodermatitis
C) scabies
D) scleroderma

Question 21

Which of the following is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by pimples and blackheads?

A) acne vulgaris
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) decubitus ulcer
D) viral warts

Question 22

Another name for the skin is:

A) adipose
B) axilla
C) fissure
D) integument

Question 23

Which of the following is the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands?

A) ecchymosis
B) furuncle
C) lunula
D) sebum

Question 24

What is the function of subcutaneous adipose tissue?

A) providing a barrier against infectious microorganisms
B) embedding of dermal appendages
C) formation of keratin
D) insulation and cushion against shock

Question 25

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes is called:

A) cellulitis
B) cyanosis
C) furuncle
D) hypopigmentation

Question 26

Which term means physical sanding of the skin to remove tattoos or scars?

A) dermabrasion
B) diathermy
C) historrhexis
D) xeroderma

Question 27

Which term means a visible collection of pus beneath the epidermis?

A) bulla
B) macule
C) pustule
D) verruca

Question 28

Which of the following is a blister smaller than 0.5 cm?

A) fissure
B) papule
C) vesicle
D) ulceration

Question 29

The term urticaria means a(n):

A) skin disease characterized by dryness and scaling
B) skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure
C) abnormal reaction of the skin to cold
D) allergic skin reaction

Question 30

The term necrosis means :

A) a condition of lifelessness
B) an examination to determine the cause of death
C) death of tissue or bone that is surrounded by healthy parts
D) the production and release of substances by injured cells

Question 31

Which term means a chronic hardening and thickening of the skin?

A) fissure
B) nevus
C) scleroderma
D) wheal

Question 32

A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches that are covered by thick, dry, silvery scales is called:

A) ichthyosis
B) pediculosis
C) psoriasis
D) xerosis

Question 33

Which of the following statements is true of topical medications?

A) They are applied directly to the skin.
B) They are injected into the subcutaneous tissue.
C) They are injected just under the skin.
D) They are placed under the tongue.

Question 34

What are the main parts of the skin?

A) dermis and epidermis
B) dermis and hypodermis
C) dermis and subcutaneous
D) epidermis and subcutaneous

Question 35

Hidradenitis is inflammation of:

A) a sebaceous gland
B) a sweat gland
C) the skin caused by a pus-producing infection
D) the skin that is characterized by pimples and blackheads

Question 36

Which term means a torn, jagged wound?

A) abrasion
B) contusion
C) keratosis
D) laceration

Question 37

The location of the epidermis is:

A) above the dermis
B) dispersed within the connective tissue
C) under the dermis
D) under the subcutaneous layer

Question 38

Which term means any disease of the nails?

A) onychopathy
B) onychophagy
C) phalangopathy
D) trichophagy

Question 39

What does asepsis mean?

A) substance that inhibits microorganisms
B) infirm
C) sterile
D) presence of microorganisms or their toxins

Question 40

In comparing the severity of burns, which of the following statements is true?

A) A superficial partial-thickness burn is more serious than other types of burns.
B) A deep partial-thickness burn is the least serious type of burn.
C) A full-thickness burn is more serious than a partial-thickness burn.
D) All burns, regardless of their classification, are equally severe.

Question 41

A 23-year-old woman recently camped out in northeastern United States and came home with a red papule, plus flulike symptoms. Other symptoms began to appear several weeks later. The most-likely diagnosis is:

A) ichthyosis
B) discoid lupus erythematosus
C) Lyme disease
D) trichosis

Question 42

A dermatome that is termed C5 corresponds with which portion of the spine?

A) cervical
B) lumbar
C) sacral
D) thoracic

Question 43

A sac that is filled with fluid and located under the skin is called a:

A) cyst
B) folliculitis
C) nodule
D) wart

Question 44

Which of the following methods can be used to destroy a hair follicle?

A) electrolysis
B) fissure
C) lipectomy
D) transcutaneous nerve stimulation

Question 45

Which layer of the skin is avascular?

A) adipose
B) dermis
C) epidermis
D) subcutaneous

Question 46

The term onychomycosis means a:

A) condition in which there is lack of nourishment for the nail bed
B) disease of the nails caused by a fungus
C) morbid softening of the nails or the nail bed
D) profound disturbance in the thermoregulatory system

Question 47

The term axillary means :

A) harmful to an organism
B) helpful to an organism
C) pertaining to structures associated with the skin
D) pertaining to the armpit

Question 48

A surgeon creates which type of wound during an open operation?

A) abrasion
B) contusion
C) incision
D) laceration

Question 49

Somewhat common in elementary schools, the proper term for lice is:

A) ichthyosis
B) onychomycosis
C) pediculosis
D) trichosis

Question 50

What is the word for removal of foreign material and dead or contaminated tissue from an infected or traumatic lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed?

A) debridement
B) necrosis
C) pyemia
D) rhytidectomy

Question 51

An abnormal growth of hair in an unusual place is called:

A) piliary
B) trichomania
C) trichophagy
D) trichosis

Question 52

A 15-year-old boy has skin that produces excessive oil. He has which of the following conditions?

A) bullae
B) seborrhea
C) seborrheic keratosis
D) urticaria

Question 53

Excessive exposure to sun increases the risk for skin cancer, which is comprised of which types of cells?

A) contusions
B) keloids
C) melanocytes
D) onychocytes

Question 54

Which if the following skin lesions is a blister that is larger than 1 cm and filled with clear fluid?

A) apocrine
B) bulla
C) eccrine
D) vesicle

Question 55

Sense receptors of the skin, as well as other parts of the nervous system, are derived from which tissue layer?

A) dermatome
B) ectoderm
C) endoderm
D) mesoderm

Question 56

A 14-year-old girl bought a necklace at a stand at the mall. She is now showing an irritation along her neck where she wore it. The term for this condition is:

A) acne vulgaris
B) contact dermatitis
C) folliculitis
D) mycodermatitis

Question 57

Which of the following skin lesions is described as a nonraised, discolored spot?

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

Question 58

A 17-year-old woman has decreased tissue pigment. This is referred to as:

A) albinism
B) erythema
C) hyperpigmentation
D) hypopigmentation

Question 59

What is another name for a sweat gland?

A) endocrine gland
B) hidradenoma
C) sebaceous gland
D) sudoriferous gland

Question 60

An 81-year-old man has a lesion that is well defined, giving the appearance of being able to draw a circle around it. This term for this type of lesion is:

A) circumscribed
B) malignant melanoma
C) pustule
D) wheal

Question 61

A physician prescribes a medicine that inhibits the growth of bacteria for a patient who has a small open wound. The adjective that describes the medication is:

A) aseptic
B) bactericidal
C) bacteriostatic
D) transdermal

Question 62

An agent that acts against perspiration is called a(n) _____.

Question 63

A 24-year-old woman develops an allergic skin eruption, characterized by elevated and irregularly shaped lesions. These skin lesions are called:

A) macules
B) papules
C) plaques
D) wheals

Question 64

A 29-year-old woman had a wart removed using subfreezing temperature to destroy the tissue. This procedure is referred to as:

A) biopsy
B) cryosurgery
C) dermabrasion
D) laceration

Question 65

A 7-year-old boy has a black and blue mark on his leg where he was hit with a baseball during his last game. This is referred to as a(n):

A) abrasion
B) contusion
C) incision
D) laceration

Question 66

A 6-year-old girl skinned her knee, and her mother applied medicine to the broken skin to prevent infection. The type of medicine is classified as:

A) antimicrobial
B) antiperspirant
C) aseptic
D) bacteriostatic

Question 67

A scraping or rubbing away of the skin is referred to as _____ or _____.

Question 68

_____ is defined as a fungal inflammation of the skin.

Question 69

A 64-year-old man has abnormal tissue forming on top of a wound. He is scheduled to undergo a procedure that involves the scraping of material from the wound surface to remove abnormal tissue, referred to as:

A) cryosurgery
B) curettage
C) dermabrasion
D) liposuction

Question 70

A wound produced by a sharp instrument is a(n) _____.

Question 71

A benign fatty tumor is called a _____.

Question 72

An oily substance of sebaceous glands is referred to as _____.

Question 73

Dermabrasion or laser treatments can be used for removal of:

A) cellulitis
B) fissures
C) scales
D) tattoos

Question 74

_____ means through or across the skin.

Question 75

The _____ refers to the armpit.

Question 76

The outermost skin layer is the _____.

Question 77

A 48-year-old man has a large boil on his back. Another term for boil is:

A) bullae
B) fissure
C) furuncle
D) wheal

Question 78

_____ means pertaining to the nails.

Question 79

A 43-year-old man has suspected malignant melanoma. To confirm the diagnosis, a small piece of a suspicious mole was removed from his thigh for microscopic examination. This is called a:

A) biopsy
B) cryosurgery
C) dermabrasion
D) laceration