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e medical term that means pertaining to skin: Select one: A. adipose. B. flora. C. follicle. D. excretion. E. cutaneous.

. cutaneous.

Which of the following sets of symptoms is most likely to indicate systemic lupus erythematosus? Select one: A. butterfly shaped red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose B. Hardening and shrinking of the skin that make it feel leathery. C. Underlying capillaries of the skin on the face that become enlarged and show through the skin. D. Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales.

A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose D. pale, irregular patches of skin.

A cadaver is a: Select one: A. small fluid-filled sac. B. invasive cancerous growth. C. area of burnt skin. D. large elevated lesion. E. dead body or corpse.

A cadaver a dead body or corpse. They can provide tissue for transplant.

A macule is a: Select one: A. follicle filled with pus. B. silvery rash. C. pimple. D. wart caused by a virus. E. small, flat spot or patch on the skin.

A macule is a small, flat spot on the skin. It could be darker or lighter in pigment than the majority of the skin color.

Which medical term means congenital lesion of the skin? Select one: A. Comedone B. Petechiae C. Papule D. Nevus E. Wheal

A nevus is also known as a birthmark, which indicates that it was present at birth. A wheal is an itchy swelling of the skin. A comedone is a plugged hair follicle. A papule is a small solid elevation. Petechiae are small pinpoint bruisings of the skin.

The medical term "nevus" can be applied to: Select one: A. pustules. B. allergies. C. fungal infections. D. nerve endings. E. congenital lesions.

A nevus is an area of pigmentation or region of vascular proliferation.

Which medical term means a small, circumscribed elevation on the skin? Select one: A. Macule B. Nevus C. Papule D. Atopy E. Tinea

A papule is a small elevated region of the skin. The root pap- raised projection (like a pimple) and the suffix -ule means small.

Which term is derived from a Latin word meaning wart? Select one: A. Pyorrhea B. Herpes zoster C. Verruca D. Tinea E. Impetig

A verruca is a growth often cause by a virus. Tinea is caused by a fungual infection. Pyorrhea is a discharge of pus, due to a bacterial infection. Herpes zoster is caused by a viral infection, however does not result in the formation of a growth. Impetigo is caused by a bacterial infection.

The term wheal is best defined as: Select one: A. a blister. B. a painful eruption of sores on the skin. C. a synonym of the term acne. D. infection by a fungus that causes a round-shaped lesion on the skin. E. a small, itchy swelling of the skin.

A wheal is a small elevation of the skin. When associated with an allergic reaction it is itchy.

The term that means removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination is: Select one: A. biopsy. B. excision. C. dermabrasion. D. dermatectomy. E. avulsion.

A. biopsy.

The best definition for the term acne is: Select one: A. inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. B. wheals on the face. C. excessive amount of cerumen. D. excessive amount of sebum. E. hyperactivity of the apocrine glands of the skin.

Acne involves the overproduction of sebum which leads to comedones, papules, and pustules. The formation of these structures are due to inflammation of hair follicles

Which of the following best defines the term alopecia? Select one: A. Pertaining to sweat glands. B. Partial or complete loss of hair. C A graft from another species. D. Deficient in melanin. E. Infection alongside the nail

Alopecia is the partial or complete loss of hair.

Choose the best definition for the term allergy. Select one: A. Hypersensitivity to an allergen. B. A substance producing a hypersensitivity reaction. C. Wheezing and difficulty breathing. D. Development of allergens in the body. E. Inflammation of the skin.

An allergy is a condition that an organism has. An allergen is the substance that caused the allergy

A malignant and invasive epithelial tumor: Select one: A. malignant. B. maculoma. C. melanoma. D. carcinoma. E. metastasis.

Carcinoma is a term for a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor.

Collagen is best defined as: Select one: A. membranous tissue that allows only certain substances to pass through it. B. existing within the epidermis. C. a projection of epithelial cells. D. a protein that forms connective tissue. E. small, itchy swelling of the skin.

Collagen is a protein that adds strength to connective tissue.

Whiteheads or blackheads can also be referred to as: Select one: A. pustules. B. comedones. C. papules. D. vesicles. E. cradle cap.

Comedones are infected follicles. They are white when there is pus present, and black when there is cellular debris present.

"Cradle cap" is a layman's term for: Select one: A. pustule. B. seborrheic dermatitis. C. acne. D. dandruff. E. comedones.

Cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis located on a baby's scalp.

The term cyst comes from the Latin word meaning: Select one: A. bladder. B. wax. C. eat up. D. pustule. E. point.

Cyst means bladder, which is a fluid-filled sac.

A sign of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: Select one: A. wheal. B. dandruff. C. butterfly-shaped rash. D. carbuncle. E. papules.

Dandruff is clumps of dead keratin cells stuck together with sebum. A butterfly-shaped rash is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Papules are small, solid elevations. A wheal is a raised area of skin, often associated with inflammation.

A treatment used to remove eschar: Select one: A. cryosurgery. B. transdermal patch. C. biopsy. D. debridement. E. xenograft.

Debridement is a treatment that removes injured or dead tissue. Eschar is dead tissue as a result of a burn.

Which of the following set of symptoms is symptomatic of dermatitis? Select one: A. Redness and swelling of skin over bony areas. B. Pruritus, redness, occasional vesicles, and rash. C. Scaling and cracking of the heels of the feet. D. Presence of warts on the hands. E. Pimples, boils, and carbuncles.

Dermatitis means the inflammation of skin. Pruritus, redness, vesicles, and rash are often associated with the condition of dermatitits.

Which degree of burn involves the superficial layer of skin? Select one: A. Third degree B. Second degree C. Fouth degree D. Fifth degree E. First degree

E. First degree

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly and has the correct meaning? Select one: A. Eitiology - study of the causes of a disease. B. Wheal - fluid filled blisters. C. Cryosurgery - excision of a subcutaneous lesion. D. Sinthesis - process of building a compound from different elements. E. Prognosis - forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease.

E. Prognosis - forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease.

Which set of symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has eczema? Select one: A. Itching, pimples, and petechiae. B. Inflammation, itching, and excoriation, with dry, red, scaly patches. C. History of contact with poison oak. D. Pimples, boils, and carbuncles. E. Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes.

Eczema is a condition of inflammation of the skin resulting in itching and dry, red, scaly patches.

What is another name for dermatitis? Select one: A. Vesicle B. Atrophy C. Atopy D. Eczema E. Nevus

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease and dermatitis mean inflammation of the skin. A nevus is a congenital lesion of the skin. A vesicle is a small fluid-filled sac. Atopy is an allergic reaction of the skin.

Which of the following best defines the term eschar? Select one: A. The dead tissue lying on top of third-degree burns. B. Swelling of the tissues around a burn. C. Scraping away of the superficial layer. D. To make an incision into the skin. E. Tissue changes resulting from lack of oxygen.

Eschar is the dead tissue that is associated with burns.

Small amounts of waste products from cell metabolism are lost through the skin by_____. Select one: A. wheals B. synthesis C. metastasis D. excretion E. excision

Excretion is the method by which the body removes waste products. Wheals occur as raised areas on the skin due to inflammation. An excision is the surgical removal of a tissue or organ. Metastasis is the movement of cancer to a site distant from its origin. Synthesis is the creation of something new.

Excretion is the process of: Select one: A. releasing by-products of metabolism through the liver. B. removing waste products from the body. C. reducing complex carbohydrates to simple sugars. D. producing and releasing a substance by an organ of the body. E. eliminating sugars and fats from the system.

Excretion is the removal of waste products from the body. Secretion is the release of a substance by an organ of the body.

Bacteria and other pathogens that normally populate the skin's surface are called: Select one: A. follicles. B. squamous. C. flora. D. synthetic. E. kerati

Flora are the microorganisms that are normally found on epithelial tissues

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Select one: A. A first degree burn only involves the epidermis. B. A graft may be needed for a third degree burn. C. Fourth degree burns destroy the first two layers of skin. D. A second degree burn produces blisters. E. A full thickness burn involves all the layers of skin.

Fourth degree burns destroy all layers of the skin.

Which pair of terms are functions of the skin? Select one: A. Keratin; sebum B. Dandruff; melanin C. Sensation; protection D. Analgesia; adipose E. Ultraviolet; wheal

Functions of the skin include sensation, protection, water resistance, temperature regulation, vitamin D synthesis, excretion and secretion, and social function.

Herpes zoster is also called: Select one: A. verruca. B. body tissues. C. shingles. D. thrush. E. fungi.

Herpes zoster is the virus that causes shingles.

The abbreviation IM stands for: Select one: A. intravenous. B. immune. C. impetigo. D. intramuscular. E. immunology.

IM is the abbreviation for intramuscular. The abbreviation for intravenous is IV. The other words do not have abbreviations presented in this text.

Which of the following sets of symptoms is most likely to indicate that the patient has psoriasis? Select one: A. Underlying capillaries of the skin on the face that become enlarged and show through the skin. B. A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose. C. Pale, irregular patches of skin. D. Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery. E. Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin that vary in size and are covered with silvery scales.

Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin that vary in size and are covered with silvery scales.

he correct definition for lipectomy is: Select one: A. tumor composed of fatty tissue. B. surgical repair of breast tissue. C. surgical removal of adipose tissue. D. surgical repair of the nose. E. the suction of fat tissue from the abdomen.

Lipectomy is the surgical removal (-ectomy) of fat (lip-).

The condition caused by a parasite living off another organism: Select one: A. candidiasis. B. infestation. Parasites cause infestations. C. catabolism. D. synthesis. E. infection.

Parasites cause infestations.

Choose the best definition for the term pruritus. Select one: A. Pus B. Itching C. Inflammation D. Hair loss E. Bleeding

Pruritus is also known as itching. Alopecia is the term for hair loss.

Why are scabies mites such a problem for humans? Select one: A. The feces, when inhaled, cause an allergic reaction. B. They hibernate along the nerves of the body. C. They weaken the immune system. D. They lay eggs under the skin and cause intense itching. E. They invade the skin and cause vesicles.

Scabies mites burrow into the skin. Their feces cause intense itching.

Which skin disorder produces a red rash overlaid with a yellow, oily scale and is common in people with oily skin or hair? Select one: A. Eczema B. Atopic dermatitis C. Contact dermatitis D. Stasis dermatitis E. Seborrheic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin associated with an overproduction of sebum (oil).

Which substance is secreted by the sebaceous glands? Select one: A. Sebum B. Collagen C. Comedone D. Sweat E. Exudate

Sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands

In the term pustule, the suffix means: Select one: A. symptom. B. sign. C. small. D. infection. E. elevation.

Small

The term squamous means: Select one: A. to become narrow in diameter. B. flat and scale-like. C. excessive amount of sebum. D. containing protein for waterproofing. E. producing a black pigment.

Squamous means flat and scale-like. The epithelial cells of the skin are described as being stratified squamous type cells. Melanocytes are cells that produce a black pigment called melanin. Keratin is the protein that provides protection and aids in waterproofing the skin. An excessive amount of sebum is termed seborrhea.

The term sebum comes from the Latin word meaning: Select one: A. tallow. B. bladder. C. point. D. eat up. E. pustule.

Tallow is fat from either beef or mutton. Sebum is an oil.

Temperature regulation by the skin is accomplished by: Select one: A. cryosurgery and injection. B. synthesis and sensation. C. melanin and keratin. D. secretion and synthesis. E. vasodilation and vasoconstrictio

Temperature is reduced by vasodilation, which is the increase in diameter of the blood vessel, allow more blood to flow into in and therefore more heat loss through the skin to the environment. Vasoconstriction, reduces blood flow into the vessel, thereby decreasing heat loss through the skin.

The correct definition for the medical term clot is: Select one: A. mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound. B. new fibrous tissue formed during wound healing. C. injury that interrupts the continuity of skin. D. stitch to hold the edges of a wound together. E. crust that forms over a wound during healing.

The clot is the mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound. A scab is described as a crust that forms over the wound during healing.

The term that means a malignant and invasive tumor is: Select one: A. carcinoma. B. lipoma C. mesothelioma. D. dermatoma. E. epithelioma.

The combining form carcin/o means cancer and the suffix -oma means tumor.

The term papilloma is best defined as: Select one: A. metastases of squamous cell carcinoma. B. benign projection of epithelial cells. C. small, cancerous lesion of the skin. D. neoplasm of the papillary structures in the skin. E. benign nodule that forms beneath the skin.

The combining form papill/o means pimple. A papilloma resemble a pimple-like projection.

A thickening and hardening of the skin caused by new collagen formation is called: Select one: A. systemic lupus. B. psoriasis. C. scleroderma. D. dermatomyositis. E. rosacea.

The combining form scler/o means hardening, the root derm- means skin.

The proper spelling for the term that means pertaining to the excessive secretion of sebum: Select one: A. seborrheic. B. seborrheaic. C. sebumorrhea. D. seborhic. E. sebaorrheic.

The correct spelling of the term is seborrheic. The "a' is deleted to enable the word to flow

What is the term that refers to the connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis? Select one: A. Subcollagen B. Dermis C. Subcutaneous D. Cellulite E. Subdermis

The dermis is made of connective tissue. It is the layer immediately below the epidermis.

The most superficial layer of the skin is the: Select one: A. subcutaneous B. epidermis C. dermis. D. hypodermis. E. stratum basale.

The dermis is the deeper of the two layers of the skin. In epidermis, the prefix epi-means above, therefore the epidermis is the layer above the dermis, making it closer to the surface or superficial. In the term hypodermis, the prefix hypo- means below, there the hypodermis is below the dermis, making it a deep structure.

The abbreviation for the hypodermis: Select one: A. IV. B. HIV. C. SLE. D. SC. E. IM.

The hypodermis is the same layer of tissue as the subcutaneous layer, which is abbreviated as SC.

A form of skin cancer associated in AIDS patients marked by red or brown blotches or bumps in tissues under the skin's surface is called a: Select one: A. basal cell carcinoma. B. lipoma. C. malignant melanoma. D. papilloma. E. Kaposi sarcoma.

The key to the definition is that Kaposi sarcoma is associated with AIDS patients and has bumps under the skin's surface. A lipoma is a benign tumor. Malignant melanoma and basal cell carcinoma are cancerous tumors of the cells found in the skin. A papilloma is found in the epidermis

Which prefix, root, and suffix form the term that means within the muscle? Select one: A. Intra- and muscul- and -ar B. Trans- and muscul- and -ar C. Poly- and muscul/o and -ar D. Sub- and muscul- and -itis E. Intra- and muscul- and -itis

The medical term that means within the muscle is intramuscular.

For the term antipruritic, choose the meaning of the prefix. Select one: A. Without B. Hardening C. Against D. Pertaining to E. Pertaining to

The prefix is anti- which means against.

Question text What is the medical term for the use of liquid nitrogen or argon gas in a probe to freeze and kill abnormal tissue? Select one: A. Biopsy B. Dermabrasion C. Abrasion D. Cryosurgery E. Ablation

The root cryo- means icy cold. Nitrogen liquid is very cold and causes the area of tissue it touches to freeze and die.

Which of the following terms means tumor composed of fat? Select one: A. Adipose B. Cellulite C. Lipase D. Obese

The root lip- means fat and the suffix -oma tumor.

Which of the following best defines the term melanin? Select one: A. The burnt, dead tissue lying on top of third-degree burns. B. Black pigment found in the skin, hair, and retina. C. Deficient in oxygen. D. Partial or complete loss of hair. E. Infection alongside the nail.

The root of melanin is melan- which means black.

Identify the meaning of the root of the medical term pediculosis. Select one: A. Infection B. Virus C. Condition D. Scabies E. Louse

The root of the term pediculosis is pedicul- which means louse, the singular form for lice.

The rule of nines is a medical formula that is applied to: Select one: A. calculation of the extent of the body surface affected in a burn patient. B. hair loss. C. the number of blisters on the patient. D. hardening and thickening of the nail beds. E. how many infections the patient has.

The rule of nines is used to determine the coverage of the body affected by burns. Each area is a fraction or multiple of 9%.

Which statement is incorrect? Select one: A. The intradermal site is also used for TB testing. B. The intradermal site is used for allergy testing. C. Intramuscular injections penetrate the muscle tissue. D. An intramuscular injection penetrates the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. E. The dermis layer of skin is used for insulin injections.

The skin layer used for insulin injections is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer.

The term transdermal is best defined as: Select one: A. the top layer of protective epithelial cells. B. the transfer of skin grafts. C. going across or through the skin. D. pertaining to the skin. E. a method of injecting medication into the muscle.

The suffix -al means pertaining to, the prefix trans- means through, the root derm- means skin.

The adjective for pertaining to a parasite is: Select one: A. toxin. B. parasitic. C. parasite. D. pedicular. E. scaby.

The suffix -ic means pertaining to, which changes the word to an adjective form. The form of this word is used to describe a condition.

In the term onychomycosis, the suffix is: Select one: A. -ony. B. -cosis. C. -osis. D. -myco-. E. -mycosis.

The suffix is -osis. The other listed word parts are not actual suffixes.

The term that means present at birth is: Select one: A. prenatal. B. congenital. C. decubital. D. mutation. E. fetal.

The term congenital means present at birth. The suffix -al means pertaining to, the prefix con- means with, and the root -genit- means bring forth (which is translated to birth). Prenatal means pertaining to before birth. Mutation means to change. Decubitus means pertaining to lying down. Fetal means pertaining to the fetus (the developing baby).

In the medical term decubitus, the root word means: Select one: A. from. B. flat. C. infection. D. ulcer. E. lying down.

The term decubitus means from lying down. The root -cubitus means -lying down and the prefix de- means from.

The term that means a neoplasm formed from cells that produce melanin is: Select one: A. melanocyte. B. melanoma. C. malignant. D. cytology. E. neoplasia.

The term melanoma translates to tumor (-oma) of melanocytes (melan/o). A neoplasm is a new (ne/o) growth (-plasm).

In the term paronychia, the suffix means: Select one: A. pertaining to. B. condition. C. resulting state. D. action. E. cell.

The term paronychia, the suffix is -ia which means condition.

What is the cause of decubitus ulcers? Select one: A. A caustic chemical such as an acid gets on the skin. B. The skin is infected with mites that itch, and the scratching causes ulcers. C. Pressure on bony projections for a prolonged period of time cuts off the blood supply to an area of skin, and an ulcer forms. D. An allergenic agent irritates the skin. E. A tumor arises in the lower layers of the skin and opens up to the surface.

The word decubitus means lying down. An ulcer is a sore. A decubitus ulcer is caused by continued pressure on the skin causing a sore, usually seen in bed-ridden people.

The word part that means sensation of pain: Select one: A. -cori-. B. para-. C. -alges-. D. adip-. E. meta-.

The word part -alges- means sensation of pain. The word part adip- means fat. The word part -cori- means skin. Meta- means beyond. Para- means around.

Which of the following sentences has a medical term that is NOT spelled correctly? Select one: A. Much scratching has led to excoriation of the skin. B. Puritus, redness, and swelling are symptoms of irritated skin. C. Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder. D. Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serious drainage from the blisters. E. Mr. Jones sprained his ankle and now it is edematous.

The word puritis is not spelled correctly. The correct spelling of the term is pruritus.

Which of the following sentences has a medical term that is NOT used correctly? Select one: A. Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serous drainage from the blisters. B. Mr. Jones sprained his ankle and now it is edematous. C. Much scratching has led to exudation of the skin. D. Dust mites, peanuts, and pollens are potential allergens. E. Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder.

The word that is not used correctly in this sentence is exudation. The word that should be used here is excoriation which is a scratch mark.

Which of the following set of symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has tinea pedis? Select one: A. Inflammation, itching, and excoriation with dry, red, scaly patches. B. Pustules and purulent drainage. C. Itching and redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes. D. Erythema, itching, and intense pain. E. Flat, round lesions on the soles of the feet.

The word tinea means fungal infection. The word pedis indicates foot. Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet marked by itching and redness.

Tinea capitis would be found on the: Select one: A. toes. B. fingers. C. tongue. D. scalp. E. groin.

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, also known as ringworm.

Which of the following terms is derived from a Latin word meaning worm and refers to a group of skin infections caused by fungi? Select one: A. Herpes zoster B. Tinea C. Impetigo D. Verruca E. Vesicle

Tinea is the caused by a fungal infection. A verruca is usually caused by a virus. Herpes zoster is also a virus. Impetigo is a bacterial infection. A vesicle is a small fluid-filled sac.

The medical term that means medication applied to the skin to obtain a local effect? Select one: A. Intravenous B. Topical C. Oral D. Intramuscular E. Subcutaneous

Topical medication is used for its local effect, meaning that the medication is not intended to travel through the bloodstream.

Transdermal medications are administered through: Select one: A. the skin. B. a vein. C. the arm. D. a blood vessel. E. an artery.

Transdermal medications are placed on the surface of the skin. They are absorbed through the skin.

The bacterium commonly responsible for impetigo is: Select one: A. staphylococcus aureus. B. parasitic mite. C. papillomavirus. D. herpes zoster. E. candida albicans.

staphylococcus aureus.

Candida is a fungus that is: Select one: A. black in color. B. raised and blue. C. mushroom-like. D. the same as herpes. E. yeast-like.

yeast like