Question 1

A patient with numerous pits on the surface of his face visited a dermatologist to have a procedure done where the surface of the skin is rubbed or scraped away to smooth out the skin. This procedure is called a (n)

Accepted Answer

Dermabrasion is a procedure where the surface of the skin is rubbed or scraped away to improve its appearance, often used to treat facial pits or scars.

Question 2

A patient had a skin lesion removed using cryosurgery. This procedure uses ______ to remove the lesion.

Accepted Answer

Cryosurgery involves the use of extreme cold, typically with liquid nitrogen, to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.

Question 3

A patient with a lack of skin pigment causing white skin all over the body has

Accepted Answer

Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, leading to white or very light skin.

Question 4

The medical term for redness of the skin is

Accepted Answer

Erythema is the medical term used to describe redness of the skin, often caused by increased blood flow to the area.

Question 5

Translate the meaning of the medical term intradermal.

Accepted Answer

The prefix "intra-" means within, and "dermal" refers to the skin, so "intradermal" means pertaining to within the skin.

Question 6

Which of the following refers to a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question 7

A _________is a dried substance, such as blood or pus, on the skin.

Accepted Answer

A crust is a dried substance, such as blood or pus, that forms on the skin.

Question 8

A (n) ____medication is one that is given under the skin.

Accepted Answer

A hypodermic medication is administered under the skin, typically using a needle and syringe.

Question 9

Which of the following terms has the same meaning as the term transdermal?

Accepted Answer

Percutaneous means through the skin, which is the same meaning as transdermal.

Question 10

In the medical termhyperhidrosis, what is the meaning of the root?

Accepted Answer

The root "hidr" in the term "hyperhidrosis" refers to sweat. Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating.

Question 11

The medical term for removal of fatty tissue using a vacuum device is

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from the body using a vacuum device.

Question 12

A type of medication that destroys or opposes the growth of microorganisms is an

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are medications specifically designed to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria.

Question 13

A patient's electronic health record states he has xerosis of the skin. This means the patient has

Accepted Answer

Xerosis refers to dry skin, which is a common condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin.

Question 14

A patient is prescribed a Fentanyl patch for pain. Which of the following terms describes this method of medication delivery?

Accepted Answer

The Fentanyl patch is a transdermal delivery system, meaning the medication is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.

Question 15

A large, flat discolored area is called a

Accepted Answer

A patch is a large, flat discolored area on the skin, typically larger than a macule.

Question 16

The medical term for surgical removal of a nail is

Accepted Answer

Onychectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of a nail.

Question 17

Translate the meaning of the medical term seborrheic dermatitis.

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by inflammation caused by the discharge of oil (sebum) from the sebaceous glands.

Question 18

The abbreviation used when a piece of tissue is removed in order to examine it under a microscope with both eyes is a (n)

Accepted Answer

Bx is the abbreviation used when a piece of tissue is removed in order to examine it under a microscope with both eyes.

Question 19

Which of the following medical terms mean disease of the skin?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following medical terms mean...

Question 20

The abbreviation for a procedure in which a wound is incised to allow trapped infected liquid to drain is a (n)

Accepted Answer

I&D stands for Incision and Drainage, which is a procedure to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as from an abscess.

Quiz 3: The Integumentary Systemdermatology