Med term chapter 5

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Which abbreviation is a diagnostic test?

C & S

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Plastic surgeons treat only skin conditions.

Which of the following answer choices regarding second-degree burns is NOT true?

Rarely requires a skin graft

Which abbreviation is NOT a type of skin cancer?

SQ

Which type of cancer begins in the epidermis and rarely metastasizes or spreads?

basal cell carcinoma

Which bacterial infection is found in a hair follicle?

boil

Which surgical procedure uses cold?

cryosurgery

Which surgical procedure is the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?

debridement

This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.

decubitus ulcer

Which term is misspelled?

luekoderma

An inflamed nail bed is called:

onychia

Which term means "softening of the nails"?

onychomalacia

Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?

I & D

Which of the following answer choices regarding first-degree burns is NOT true?

Large blister form

Which abbreviation stands for a cancerous tumor?

M M

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?

The dermis contains a large amount of adipose tissue.

Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is NOT true?

The epidermis is composed of dense connective tissue for strength.

Which of the following answer choices regarding melanin is NOT true?

The more melanin present, the lighter the skin color

Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true?

These glands also secrete a small amount of waste products.

Which of the following regarding sweat glands is NOT true?

These glands are located in the subcutaneous layer.

Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true?

This layer houses sensory receptors.

A culture and sensitivity is a procedure for detecting:

a bacterial infection

Which term means "an injury caused by scraping away of the skin surface"?

abrasion

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

absorption of nutrients

Which term means "inflammation of a gland"?

adenitis

Which of the following may be used to perform cauterization?

all of the above

Which term means "baldness"?

alopecia

Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?

biopsy

Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?

both b and c

Which procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel?

chemabrasion

Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?

cyst

Which surgical procedure is used to remove acne scars?

dermabrasion

Which of the following is an instrument used to cut a thin slice of skin?

dermatome

Which of the following terms is NOT a surgical procedure?

dermatopathy

Which term means surgical "repair of the skin"?

dermatoplatsy

Which term specifically means "abnormal condition of the skin"?

dermatosis

Which term refers to "a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin"?

ecchymosis

Which is the most superficial layer of skin?

epidermis

Which term means "red skin"?

erythroderma

Which of the following is a cracklike break in the skin?

fissure

Which of the following conditions is caused by loss of blood supply?

gangrene

Hair grows toward the surface of the skin through the:

hair follicle

Which of the following conditions is commonly called fever blisters?

herpes simplex

Which of the following conditions is commonly called shingles?

herpes zoster

Which term means "abnormal condition of excessive sweat"?

hyperhidrosis

Which term is misspelled?

hyperhydrosis

Which term means "pertaining to within the skin"?

intradermal

Hair fibers are composed of:

keratin

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

keratin-innermost layer, containing fatty tissue

Which term does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?

keratosis

Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound?

laceration

Which of the following terms is used to indicate the presence of some type of tissue abnormality?

lesion

Which term means "fatty tumor"?

lipoma

Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored spot on the skin surface?

macule

Which type of cancer is considered the most aggressive?

malignant melanoma

Which term is misspelled?

melenocyte

Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?

nails

Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?

nails-composed of connective tissue

A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called a(n):

nevus

Which term means "nail eating (chewing/biting)"?

onychophagia

Which of the following lesions does not have pus?

papule

Which surface lesion is a small, solid, raised area?

papule

Which of the following terms indicates flat, pinpoint, purplish spots under the skin?

petechiae

Which term is used to describe intense itching?

pruritus

Which type of bruise occurs in persons with fragile skin?

purpura

Which term means "hard skin"?

scleroderma

Which glands are responsible for lubricating the skin?

sebaceous glands

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

third degree burn- fluid loss is a major concern

Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection?

tinea

Which term means "fungal infection"?

trichomycosis

Which condition is usually associated with food allergies?

urticaria

This infection is commonly called chickenpox.

varicella

Which surface lesion is a small, fluid-filled, raised spot on the skin?

vesicle

Which surface lesion is a small, round, raised area that is typically an allergic reaction?

wheal

Which term means "dry skin condition"?

xeroderma


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