Quiz 13: Integumentary System

What is not an accessory skin structure? A) Mucous membrane B) Nails C) Hair D) Sweat glands

What does the term scleroprotein mean? A) Functional protein B) Nutritional protein C) Blood protein D) Tough protein

What class of drug is used to shed the top layer of skin to treat acne or remove warts, corns, or other lesions? A) Topical anti-inflammatories B) Keratolytics C) Antipruritics D) Antihistamines

Which term means any disorder of hair? A) Urticaria B) Tina C) Ungual D) Trichopathy

Which term means pertaining to a substance that acts against microorganisms? A) Ointment B) Antimicrobial C) Lipolysis D) Incompatibility

Which term means baldness? A) Alopecia B) Contusion C) Nevus D) Verruca

Which term has no other meaning except pertaining to the nail? A) Onychophagist B) Onychophagy C) Onychorrhexis D) Ungual

Which of the following describes an acute infection caused by reactivation of dormant chickenpox virus? A) Herpes simplex B) Herpes zoster C) Meningococcemia D) Verrucae

What is the term for a sac that is filled with fluid and located under the skin? A) Cyst B) Folliculitis C) Nodule D) Wart

Which skin lesion is nonraised, discolored spots? A) Axilla B) Bulla C) Macule D) Papule

To what does the term cutaneous pertain? A) Fat B) Sebum C) Sweat D) Skin

Which skin lesion is a blister that is larger than 1 cm and filled with clear fluid? A) Apocrine B) Bulla C) Eccrine D) Vesicle

Which class of drug is used to reduce the amount of sebum produced? A) Antipsoriatic drugs B) Keratolytic drugs C) Retinoids D) Antiseborrheic drugs

What is the term for deep linear cracks in the epidermis? A) Acrohypothermy B) Exfoliations C) Fissures D) Hypopigmentation

What does axillary mean? A) Helpful to an organism B) Harmful to an organism C) Pertaining to the armpit D) Pertaining to structures associated with the skin

Heliotherapy is treatment that uses which of the following? A) Electrical current B) Exercise C) Sunlight D) Water

What is another name for a sweat gland? A) Hidradenoma B) Sebaceous gland C) Endocrine gland D) Sudoriferous gland

What is another name for a wart? A) Abrasion B) Alopecia C) Scleroderma D) Verruca

What is the term for a condition in which the body temperature is greatly reduced? A) Hypothermia B) Hyperthermia C) Pyrexia D) Diathermy

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

Which is not a function of the human integumentary system? A) Sensitivity to environmental stimuli B) Insulation against heat or cold C) Elimination of body waste D) Absorption of oxygen for respiration

What is dermatitis? A) Dry skin B) Scaly skin C) Inflammation of the skin D) Wrinkling of the skin

Which of the following is the middle germ layer? A) Ectoderm B) Mesoderm C) Myoderm D) Endoderm

What is the term for removal of foreign material and dead or contaminated tissue from an infected or traumatic lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed? A) Débridement B) Necrosis C) Pyemia D) Rhytidectomy

Which of the following uses suction and controlled negative pressure to remove drainage and speed wound healing? A) Dehiscence B) Incision and drainage C) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation D) Vacuum-assisted closure

What is the term for a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar caused by excessive collagen during tissue repair? A) Pediculosis B) Verruca C) Keloid D) Nevus

Which method can be used to destroy a hair follicle? A) Allograft B) Electrolysis C) Lipectomy D) Transcutaneous nerve stimulation

What type of treatment does cryotherapy use? A) Artificial light B) Sunlight C) Cold temperatures D) Heat

Which of the following offers pain relief by delivering small amounts of current through an electrode placed over a painful site? A) Hydrotherapy B) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation C) Parenteral injection D) Heliotherapy

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

What does the term keratosis mean? A) Formation and production of keratin B) Formation and excretion of sweat C) A skin condition that is characterized by the formation of horny growths D) A skin condition marked by excessive pigmentation

Where is subcutaneous adipose tissue located? A) Just under the dermis B) Just above the dermis C) Just under the epidermis D) Just above the epidermis

What does adipose mean? A) A sugar found in glandular tissue B) To draw toward the midline of the body C) To stick together D) Pertaining to fat

Which condition is described as thinning of the skin with loss of skin markings? A) Atrophy B) Dermatitis C) Dermatosis D) Pediculosis

Which of the following is the term for any of several generalized skin disorders marked by dryness and scaliness, resembling fish skin? A) Albinism B) Xeroderma C) Ichthyosis D) Seborrheic dermatitis

What is pyogenesis? A) Origin of a fever B) Production of sweat C) Formation of pus D) Growth of nails

Where is the epidermis located? A) Under the dermis B) Under the subcutaneous layer C) Above the dermis D) Dispersed within the connective tissue

What does the term keratin mean? A) Any horny growth B) Resembling horny tissue C) A tough substance found in hair, nails, and horny tissue D) Hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin

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

What does keratogenesis mean? A) The formation of keratin B) A lesion filled with a keratin plug C) A tumor composed of keratin D) Capable of dissolving keratin

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

Which term means any dry condition? A) Ichthyosis B) Necrosis C) Hidrosis D) Xerosis

Which of the following is the outermost cell layer in a developing embryo? A) Endoderm B) Ectoderm C) Myoderm D) Mesoderm

What does necrosis mean? A) Death of tissue or bone that is surrounded by healthy parts B) A condition of lifelessness C) An examination to determine the cause of death D) The production and release of substances by injured cells

Which of the following is a blister smaller than 1 cm? A) A bulla B) A vesicle C) A fissure D) A papule

Which term is another name for the dermis? A) Corium B) Keratin C) Lunula D) Nevus

Which of the following is a spreading edematous inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues, usually caused by infection of a cutaneous lesion? A) Asepsis B) Cellulitis C) Keratinitis D) Squamous cell carcinoma

Which term means removal of wrinkles and tightening of the skin of the face? A) Onychectomy B) Dermabrasion C) Ichythectomy D) Rhytidoplasty

Which term means beneath the skin? A) Ectoderm B) Endoderm C) Epidermis D) Subcutaneous

Which term means a lesion filled with pus? A) Bulla B) Macule C) Pustule D) Verruca

Which term means an abnormal growth of hair in an unusual place? A) Pili B) Trichomania C) Trichophagy D) Trichosis

What are medicinal particles suspended in air or gas? A) Ointment B) Aerosol C) Antitoxin D) Antimycotic

Which irregularly shaped skin lesion is characteristic of hives? A) Macule B) Papule C) Plaque D) Wheal

Which term is a skin injury caused by trauma, such as scratching or abrasion? A) Excoriation B) Exfoliation C) Scales D) Urticaria

Which of the following is the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands? A) Ecchymosis B) Furuncle C) Lunula D) Sebum

What is the meaning of histocompatibility? A) The ability of transplanted tissue to survive without ill effects B) Disintegration or breaking down of tissue by an infectious agent C) Disintegration or breaking down of tissue by a noninfectious agent D) Diagnosis made from examination of the tissues

Which of the following is not an accessory skin structure? A) Epidermis B) Hair C) Sebaceous gland D) Sudoriferous gland

Which term means greatly increased body temperature, involving a disturbance in the heat regulatory system? A) Fever B) Pyrexia C) Hyperthermia D) Hypothermia

Which of these statements is true of topical medications? A) They are applied directly on the skin. B) They are sprayed into the air under pressure within a chamber. C) They include heat hydrotherapy. D) They include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

What does onychomalacia mean? A) Brittleness and splitting of the nails B) Softening of the nails C) A morbidly soft tumor D) Any malignant tumor

Adipose tissue is composed of what type of cells? A) Dermal B) Epidermal C) Scleroprotein D) Fat

Which part of the body normally contains the greatest number of epidermal layers? A) Outermost membrane of the eye B) Palms of the hands and soles of the feet C) Lobes of the ears D) Right upper quadrant of the abdomen

What is the function of subcutaneous adipose tissue? A) Insulation and cushion against shock B) Barrier against infectious microorganisms C) Formation of keratin D) Embedding of dermal appendages

Which term means a sore resulting from mechanical trauma and lack of adequate blood circulation to the affected area? A) Basal cell carcinoma B) Lupus erythematosus C) Pressure ulcer D) Psoriasis

The skin and associated skin structures are derived from which skin layer? A) Endoderm B) Ectoderm C) Mesoderm D) Adipose tissue

Which statement is true? A) The subcutaneous adipose tissue lies just underneath the epidermis. B) The number of epidermal layers is consistent throughout the body. C) The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves. D) The hypodermic layer is the thinnest part of the skin.

What is meant by the term integument? A) Subcutaneous adipose tissue B) External body covering C) Inflammatory reaction D) Injection into the skin

What does the term keratoma mean? A) Tumor of a sweat gland B) Tumor of a hair follicle C) A malignant neoplastic disease D) A horny growth

Where do individual ridge patterns on the fingertips and thumb originate? A) Subcutaneous adipose layer B) Keratin layer C) Dermis D) Epidermis

Which term means physical sanding of the skin to remove tattoos or scars? A) Historrhexis B) Dermabrasion C) Diathermy D) Xeroderma

What are the two main layers of the skin? A) Dermis and hypodermis B) Dermis and subcutaneous C) Dermis and epidermis D) Epidermis and subcutaneous

Which of the following is a highly metastatic, pigmented neoplasm of the skin? A) Lipoma B) Melanoma C) Nevus D) Trichorrhexis

Which word means excessive secretion of sebum? A) Seborrheic B) Sebaceous C) Seborrhea D) Sebolithiasis

What does diaphoresis mean? A) Tumor of a sweat gland B) Excessive perspiration C) The breaking down of tissue by toxins D) A substance that is released by injured cells

What is the name of the therapeutic procedure that uses a high-frequency current to generate heat within some part of the body? A) Hypothermia B) Hyperthermia C) Diathermy D) Heliotherapy

Which term means a person who has congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes? A) Ichthyose B) An albino C) A trichophagist D) A thermoplegic

Which skin lesion is most often associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome? A) Basal cell carcinoma B) Kaposi sarcoma C) Lymphadenoma D) Multiple myeloma

What are decubitus ulcers? A) Warts B) Hives C) Infected hair follicles D) Pressure sores

Which of the following is not necessarily an infectious, inflammatory disease of the skin? A) Candidiasis B) Dermatitis C) Furuncles D) Impetigo

In comparing the severity of burns, which statement is true? A) All burns, regardless of their classification, are equally severe. B) A superficial, partial-thickness burn is more serious than a full-thickness burn. C) A full-thickness burn is more serious than a superficial partial-thickness burn. D) A deep partial-thickness burn is the least serious type of burn.

Which term means a chronic hardening and thickening of the skin? A) Fissure B) Scleroderma C) Urticaria D) Wheal

What is another term for a boil? A) Alopecia B) Furuncle C) Lipoma D) Retinoid

Which of the following is a superficial fungal infection? A) Dermatomycosis B) Fungicide C) Myocellulitis D) Pyogenesis

Which term means redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes? A) Dermatome B) Erythema C) Lymphangioma D) Squamous cell carcinoma

Which structure secretes an oily material that keeps hair from becoming brittle and forms a protective film on the skin? A) Sudoriferous gland B) Sebaceous gland C) Epidermal gland D) Adipose tissue

What is hidradenitis? A) Inflammation of the skin characterized by pimples and blackheads B) Inflammation of the skin caused by a pus-producing infection C) Inflammation of a sebaceous gland D) Inflammation of a sweat gland

Which term means any disease of the nails? A) Onychophagy B) Onychopathy C) Phalangopathy D) Trichophagy

What is inflammation of the skin that is caused by an irritating substance on the skin surface? A) Contact dermatitis B) Drug eruption C) Psoriasis D) Pyodermatosis

What is the term for roughness and dryness of the skin? A) Cutis B) Dermatoplasty C) Mycodermatitis D) Xeroderma

What does ichthyoid mean? A) Resembling fish B) Resembling the thyroid gland C) Individual reaction D) Normal thyroid activity

Which term means a torn, jagged wound? A) Abrasion B) Contusion C) Keratosis D) Laceration

What is urticaria? A) An allergic skin reaction B) An abnormal reaction of the skin to cold C) A skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure D) A skin disease characterized by dryness and scaliness

Which term means greater than the normal amount of bile pigment in the skin? A) Hypertension B) Hyperthermia C) Cyanosis D) Jaundice

What is a substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms without necessarily destroying them? A) A bactericide B) An antiseptic C) An antitoxin D) An antihistamine

What is thermoplegia? A) Destruction by fire B) Abnormal dread of heat C) A heat stroke D) Paralysis due to freezing

Which of the following is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by pimples and blackheads? A) Decubitus ulcer B) Basal cell carcinoma C) Viral warts D) Acne vulgaris

Which is an adjective used to describe dead tissue? A) Necrotic B) Albinic C) Xerotic D) Antiseptic

What can prolonged exposure to cold temperatures lead to? A) Thermoplegia B) Diaphoresis C) Hyperthermia D) Hypothermia

What diagnostic test causes hairs infected with certain microorganisms to become fluorescent? A) Wood lamp test B) Sweat test C) Curettage D) Shaved specimen

What is the rupture of a wound closure or the separation of a surgical incision called? A) Suppuration B) Induration C) Dehiscence D) Diaphoresis

A benign, fatty tumor is a(n) ____________________.

A bruise is called a(n) ____________________.

A falling away of tissue in layers is ____________________.

A new growth or tumor is known as a(n)____________________.

A scraping or rubbing away of the skin is a(n) ____________________.

Another term for infection is ____________________.

Pertaining to the armpit is termed ____________________.

Innermost embryonic germ layer is the ____________________.

Removal of a nail is known as ____________________.

Through or across the skin is termed ____________________.

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Actinic ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Curet ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Soriasis ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Squamous cell ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Supurative ____________________

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Ecchymosis (ek-i-m -sis)

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Lipectomy (li-pek-tuh-m )

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Photodermatitis (f -t -dur-muh-t -tis)

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Seborrhea (seb- -r -uh)

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Pyrexia (p -rek-s -uh)

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: ABA ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: DLE ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: I&D ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: TBSA ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: UNG ____________________

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Bulla

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Cyst

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Fissure

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Macule

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Papule

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Pustule

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Vesicle

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Scales

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Scar

MATCHING Match skin lesions with their characteristics. a.Discolored spot, not elevated b.A sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material c.Irregularly shaped elevated lesions d.Fluid-filled sac containing cloudy fluid or pus e.Blister, smaller than 1 cm f.Blister, larger than 1 cm g.Cracks in the skin h.Excess collagen production after injury i.Flakes of cornified skin layer j.Solid elevation, less than 0.5 cm in diameter -Wheals