Med term chapter 5
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
