Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
a. nodule
b. wheal
c. cyst
d. papule
Answer: C
Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
a. nodule
b. wheal
c. cyst
d. papule
a. nodule
b. wheal
c. cyst
d. papule
Which surgical procedure uses cold?
Which surgical procedure uses cold?
a. cryosurgery
b. curettage
c. debridement
d. placation
Answer: A
Which abbreviation is NOT a diagnostic test?
Which abbreviation is NOT a diagnostic test?
a. Bx
b. FS
c. C&S
d. SG
Answer: D
Which abbreviation stands for a cancerous tumor?
Which abbreviation stands for a cancerous tumor?
a. UV
b. MM
c. ID
d. SLE
Answer: B
Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?
Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?
a. I&D
b. ID
c. MM
d. ung
Answer: A
Which medication is used to kill mites or lice?
Which medication is used to kill mites or lice?
a. antibiotic
b. antifungal
c. antiparasitic
d. antipruritic
Answer: C
Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?
Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?
a. antipruritic
b. antibiotic
c. antiseptic
d. corticosteroid
Answer: D
Which medication is used to deaden pain?
Which medication is used to deaden pain?
a. anesthetic
b. antipruritic
c. corticosteroid
d. antiseptic
Answer: A
Which procedure removes fat from under the skin?
Which procedure removes fat from under the skin?
a. dermabrasion
b. laser therapy
c. electrolysis
d. liposuction
Answer: D
Which surgical procedure removes superficial skin lesions with scraping?
Which surgical procedure removes superficial skin lesions with scraping?
a. cutterage
b. cryosurgery
c. debridement
d. placation
Answer: A
Which procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel?
Which procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel?
a. cutterage
b. liposuction
c. dermabrasion
d. chemabrasion
Answer: D
Which surgical procedure is used to remove acne scars and tattoos?
Which surgical procedure is used to remove acne scars and tattoos?
a. cauterization
b. dermabrasion
c. electrolysis
d. dermatoplasty
Answer: B
Which surgical procedure is the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?
Which surgical procedure is the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?
a. debridement
b. electrocautery
c. cauterization
d. cryosurgery
Answer: A
Which skin graft procedure uses skin from another species?
Which skin graft procedure uses skin from another species?
a. allograft
b. heterograft
c. xenograft
d. autograft
Answer: B or C
Which of the following diagnostic procedures gives a rapid examination of a tissue sample?
Which of the following diagnostic procedures gives a rapid examination of a tissue sample?
a. frozen section
b. cryosurgery
c. fungal scraping
d. exfoliative cytology
Answer: A
In exfoliative cytology the cells for examination are obtained by:
In exfoliative cytology the cells for examination are obtained by:
a. incision
b. syringe
c. needle
d. scraping
Answer: D
A culture and sensitivity will detect:
A culture and sensitivity will detect:
a. cancer
b. a bacterial infection
c. a viral infection
d. a lice infection
Answer: B
Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?
Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?
a. cytology
b. curettage
c. biopsy
d. debridement
Answer: C
An infection of the skin fold around the nail is called:
An infection of the skin fold around the nail is called:
a. paronychia
b. onychia
c. onychophagia
d. perionychitis
Answer: A
Which of the following conditions is caused by a mite infestation?
Which of the following conditions is caused by a mite infestation?
a. pediculosis
b. wheal
c. impetigo
d. scabies
Answer: D
Which term means baldness?
Which term means baldness?
a. onychia
b. impetigo
c. alopecia
d. vitiligo
Answer: C
This condition is commonly called athlete's foot.
This condition is commonly called athlete's foot.
a. rubella
b. tinea capitis
c. scabies
d. tinea pedis
Answer: D
This ischemic condition has developed a secondary pus-producing infection.
This ischemic condition has developed a secondary pus-producing infection.
a. psoriasis
b. wet gangrene
c. furuncle
d. dry gangrene
Answer: B
This infection is commonly called chicken-pox.
This infection is commonly called chicken-pox.
a. varicella
b. rubella
c. vitiligo
d. tinea
Answer: A
Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?
Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?
a. scabies
b. ichthyosis
c. pediculosis
d. varicella
Answer: C
Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients?
Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients?
a. malignant melanoma
b. Kaposi's sacrcoma
c. basal cell carcinoma
d. squamous cell carcinoma
Answer: B
Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin?
Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin?
a. carbuncle
b. vitiligo
c. eczema
d. albinism
Answer: A
This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.
This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.
a. decubitus ulcer
b. cellulitis
c. ichthyosis
d. gangrene
Answer: A
Acne _____is the common form of acne seen in teenagers.
Acne _____is the common form of acne seen in teenagers.
a. rosacea
b. verruca
c. vulgaris
d. impetigo
Answer: C
Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus?
Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus?
a. pustule
b. abcess
c. furuncle
d. papule
Answer: D
Which surface lesion is a blister?
Which surface lesion is a blister?
a. pustule
b. vesicle
c. papule
d. wheal
Answer: B
Which surface lesion is a small, solid, circular, raised spot?
Which surface lesion is a small, solid, circular, raised spot?
a. papule
b. pustule
c. cyst
d. macule
Answer: A
Which surface lesion is a small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction?
Which surface lesion is a small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction?
a. vesicle
b. wheal
c. pusule
d. papule
Answer: B
Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface?
Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface?
a. papule
b. wheal
c. macule
d. vesicle
Answer: C
Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound?
Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound?
a. laceration
b. macule
c. fissure
d. ulcer
Answer: A
Which condition is commonly called warts?
Which condition is commonly called warts?
a. nevus
b. keratosis
c. purpura
d. verruca
Answer: D
Which condition is also called hives?
Which condition is also called hives?
a. purulent
b. pruritus
c. urticaria
d. verruca
Answer: C
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark or mole is called a:
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark or mole is called a:
a. keloid
b. nevus
c. ecchymosis
d. eschar
Answer: B
Which term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
Which term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
a. ecchymosis
b. petechiae
c. vitiligo
d. purpura
Answer: A
Which term does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?
Which term does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?
a. cyanosis
b. erythema
c. pallor
d. keratosis
Answer: D
The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:
The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:
a. hyperemia
b. nevus
c. hyperhidrosis
d. hirsutism
Answer: D
The term for profuse sweating is:
The term for profuse sweating is:
a. anhidrosis
b. contusion
c. diaphoresis
d. keratosis
Answer: C
The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is:
The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is:
a. cicatrix
b. eschar
c. comedo
d. keloid
Answer: A
Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction?
Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction?
a. cicatrix
b. contusion
c. abrasion
d. keratosis
Answer: C
Which term means red skin?
Which term means red skin?
a. cyanoderma
b. erythroderma
c. melanoderma
d. leukoderma
Answer: B
Which term means hard skin?
Which term means hard skin?
a. erythroderma
b. xeroderma
c. ichthyoderma
d. scleroderma
Answer: D
Which term is misspelled?
Which term is misspelled?
a. luekoderma
b. erythroderma
c. scleroderma
d. xeroderma
Answer: A
Which term means surgical removal of wrinkles?
Which term means surgical removal of wrinkles?
a. rhytidotomy
b. rhytidoplasty
c. rhytidectomy
d. rhytidostomy
Answer: C
Which term means softening of the nails?
Which term means softening of the nails?
a. onychomycosis
b. onychomalacia
c. onychosclerosis
d. onychostenosis
Answer: B
Which term means fatty growth?
Which term means fatty growth?
a. lipectomy
b. adiposis
c. adipopathy
d. lipoma
Answer: B
Which term means abnormal condition of excessive sweat?
Which term means abnormal condition of excessive sweat?
a. hyperhidrosis
b. ahidrosis
c. anhidrosis
d. hypohidrosis
Answer: A
Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin?
Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin?
a. dermatopathy
b. dermatosis
c. dermatoplasty
d. dermatitis
Answer: B
Which term means pertaining to within the skin?
Which term means pertaining to within the skin?
a. epidermal
b. hypodermal
c. intradermal
d. interdermal
Answer: C
Where are apocrine sweat glands located?
Where are apocrine sweat glands located?
a. underarm area
b. palms and soles
c. around the lips
d. arms and legs
Answer: A
Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is NOT true?
a. These glands secrete sweat into a duct
b. Sweat contains a small amount of waste products
c. Perspiration cools the body
d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne
Answer: D
Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true?
a. These glands are found in the dermis
b. These glands secrete oil into a duct
c. These glands secrete less oil as we age
d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne
Answer: C
The ______is a portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long.
The ______is a portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long.
a. nail root
b. cuticle
c. free edge
d. nail bed
Answer: C
Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the:
Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the:
a. nail body
b. nail bed
c. nail root
d. cuticle
Answer: B
Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly?
Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly?
a. hair-composed of keratin
b. nails-grow longer from the root
c. sweat glands-secrete sebum to cool the skin
d. sebaceous glands-secrete into hair follicle
Answer: C
Which glands are associated with hair follicles?
Which glands are associated with hair follicles?
a. sebaceous glands
b. fat glands
c. sweat glands
d. apocrine glands
Answer: A
Hair grows towards the surface within the:
Hair grows towards the surface within the:
a. hair shaft
b. hair root
c. hair follicle
d. hair cuticle
Answer: C
You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin?
You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin?
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. subcutaneous layer
d. all layers
Answer: B
Hair fibers are composed of:
Hair fibers are composed of:
a. melanin
b. keratin
c. collagen
d. lipocytes
Answer: B
Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true?
a. This layer is also called the hypodermis
b. This layer is composed primarily of lipocytes
c. This layer acts as an insulation against cold
d. This layer houses sensory receptors
Answer: D
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?
a. nails
b. hair follicles
c. sebaceous glands
d. nerve fibers
Answer: A
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
a. The dermis has a good blood supply
b. The dermis is between the hypodermis and subcutaneous layer
c. The term dermis means true skin
d. The dermis houses sweat glands
Answer: B
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
a. The dermis is also called the corium
b. The dermis is composed of fibrous connective tissue
c. The dermis contains a large amount of adipose tissue
d. The dermis houses sensory receptors
Answer: C
Which of the following statements regarding melanin is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding melanin is NOT true?
a. causes the formation of wrinkles
b. gives skin its color
c. protects agains ultraviolet rays
d. protects agains skin cancer
Answer: A
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
a. epidermis-thin outer membrane layer
b. melanin-gives skin its color
c. keratin-intermost layer, containing fatty tissue
d. dermis-fibrous connective tissue layer
Answer: C
Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is not true?
Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is not true?
a. It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium
b. The deepest layer is the basal layer
c. As skin cells die they become filled with a hard protein called keratin
d. Melanocytes give skin its pink color
Answer: D
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
a. temperature regulation
b. protection agains pathogens
c. absorb nutrients
d. housing sensory receptors
Answer: A
Which is the most superficial layer of skin?
Which is the most superficial layer of skin?
a. subcutaneous layer
b. epidermis
c. dermis
d. corium
Answer: B
Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?
Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?
a. sensory receptor
b. hair
c. nail
d. sweatgland
Answer: A
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