Deck 5: Integumentary System

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A pressure (decubitus)ulcer that has a skin break through all layers of the skin is classified as stage _____.​

A) ​I
B) ​II
C) ​III
D) ​IV
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Hyperthermia means having a body temperature below normal.​
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Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV)light?​

A) ​The skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K.
B) ​Tanning beds are safe,as they do not emit UV rays.
C) ​Wait until after 1 p.m.to be in the sun,when it is less intense.
D) ​The incidence of basal and squamous cell carcinoma is on the rise.
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A patient who has burns on the entire left arm and entire left leg would have what percentage of body surface burned?​

A) ​9 percent
B) ​18 percent
C) ​27 percent
D) ​36 percent
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If a person has redness of the skin,you would describe that as pallor.​
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The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.​
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The amount of water lost through the skin is almost _____ milliliters a day.​

A) ​500
B) ​1,000
C) ​200
D) ​50
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Skin is protected by a thick,oily substance called _____.​

A) ​sebum
B) ​keratin
C) ​melanin
D) ​mucus
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Which level of burn may not be painful?​

A) ​First-degree burn
B) ​Second-degree burn
C) ​Third-degree burn
D) ​Fourth-degree burn
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Certain medications can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn.​
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The number-one way to prevent the spread of disease is _____.​

A) ​bathing daily
B) ​keeping the fingernails short
C) ​wearing gloves
D) ​handwashing
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The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery.​
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The loss of subcutaneous fat results in lines,wrinkles,and sagging of the skin.​
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Nails are formed by the _____ layer.​

A) ​epidermal
B) ​dermal
C) ​hypodermal
D) ​subcutaneous
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The medical prefix epi- means upon.​
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Perspiration is 50 percent water,25 percent salt,and 25 percent organic materials.​
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An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.​
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The skin is designed to reduce the harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight.​
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The various shades of human skin color are determined by the amount of _____.​

A) ​keratin in the skin
B) ​melanin in the skin
C) ​papillae
D) ​Merkel cells
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Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite?​

A) ​Ingrown nails
B) ​Fungal infections
C) ​Head lice
D) ​Warts
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____________________ is an inflammation of the skin that may be nonspecific.​
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​contagious fungal infection
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​is caused by a virus the same as the one that causes chickenpox
Question
A bacterial infection of the hair follicle is called a(n)____________________.​
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A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a(n)____________________.​
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​viral infection that is usually seen as a blister
Question
A skin condition in which intensely itchy wheals or welts appear is called ____________________.​
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry,reddish patches that are covered with silver-white scales
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​common and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the face
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail
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An acute or chronic,noncontagious inflammatory skin disease is called ____________________.​
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Malignant ____________________ is commonly known as skin cancer.​
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​also called carbuncles and are painful
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​most common and least malignant type of skin cancer
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____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.​
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Special antifungal powders are used to treat blisters that occur between the toes in the condition of _____________________.​
Question
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​acute,inflammatory,contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children
Question
A skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area is called a(n)____________________.​
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___________________ is a highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised,itchy,circular patches with crusts.​
Question
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​a vesicle or bullae that becomes filled with pus
Question
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​a large blister
Question
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​solid,elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter
Question
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​localized changes in skin color of less than 1 cm
Question
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​solid and elevated,but deeper than a papule
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Deck 5: Integumentary System
1
A pressure (decubitus)ulcer that has a skin break through all layers of the skin is classified as stage _____.​

A) ​I
B) ​II
C) ​III
D) ​IV
C
2
Hyperthermia means having a body temperature below normal.​
False
3
Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV)light?​

A) ​The skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K.
B) ​Tanning beds are safe,as they do not emit UV rays.
C) ​Wait until after 1 p.m.to be in the sun,when it is less intense.
D) ​The incidence of basal and squamous cell carcinoma is on the rise.
D
4
A patient who has burns on the entire left arm and entire left leg would have what percentage of body surface burned?​

A) ​9 percent
B) ​18 percent
C) ​27 percent
D) ​36 percent
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If a person has redness of the skin,you would describe that as pallor.​
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6
The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.​
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7
The amount of water lost through the skin is almost _____ milliliters a day.​

A) ​500
B) ​1,000
C) ​200
D) ​50
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Skin is protected by a thick,oily substance called _____.​

A) ​sebum
B) ​keratin
C) ​melanin
D) ​mucus
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Which level of burn may not be painful?​

A) ​First-degree burn
B) ​Second-degree burn
C) ​Third-degree burn
D) ​Fourth-degree burn
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10
Certain medications can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn.​
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11
The number-one way to prevent the spread of disease is _____.​

A) ​bathing daily
B) ​keeping the fingernails short
C) ​wearing gloves
D) ​handwashing
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12
The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery.​
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The loss of subcutaneous fat results in lines,wrinkles,and sagging of the skin.​
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14
Nails are formed by the _____ layer.​

A) ​epidermal
B) ​dermal
C) ​hypodermal
D) ​subcutaneous
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The medical prefix epi- means upon.​
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Perspiration is 50 percent water,25 percent salt,and 25 percent organic materials.​
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An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.​
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The skin is designed to reduce the harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight.​
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19
The various shades of human skin color are determined by the amount of _____.​

A) ​keratin in the skin
B) ​melanin in the skin
C) ​papillae
D) ​Merkel cells
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Which of the following conditions is caused by a parasite?​

A) ​Ingrown nails
B) ​Fungal infections
C) ​Head lice
D) ​Warts
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21
____________________ is an inflammation of the skin that may be nonspecific.​
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22
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​contagious fungal infection
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Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​is caused by a virus the same as the one that causes chickenpox
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24
A bacterial infection of the hair follicle is called a(n)____________________.​
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25
A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a(n)____________________.​
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26
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​viral infection that is usually seen as a blister
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27
A skin condition in which intensely itchy wheals or welts appear is called ____________________.​
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28
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry,reddish patches that are covered with silver-white scales
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29
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​common and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands
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30
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the face
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31
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail
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32
An acute or chronic,noncontagious inflammatory skin disease is called ____________________.​
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33
Malignant ____________________ is commonly known as skin cancer.​
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34
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​also called carbuncles and are painful
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Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​most common and least malignant type of skin cancer
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36
____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.​
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37
Special antifungal powders are used to treat blisters that occur between the toes in the condition of _____________________.​
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38
Match the condition with its descriptor.​
a.​acne vulgaris
b.​athlete's foot
c.​impetigo
d.​psoriasis
e.​herpes
f.​basal cell carcinoma
g.​rosacea
h.​shingles (herpes zoster)
i.​warts
j.boils
​acute,inflammatory,contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children
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39
A skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area is called a(n)____________________.​
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40
___________________ is a highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised,itchy,circular patches with crusts.​
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41
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​a vesicle or bullae that becomes filled with pus
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42
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​a large blister
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43
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​solid,elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter
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44
Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​localized changes in skin color of less than 1 cm
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Match the skin lesion with its characteristics.​
a.​papule
b.​bulla
c.​pustule
d.​nodule
e.​macule
​solid and elevated,but deeper than a papule
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