Medical terminology test- quiz 3

Pataasin ang iyong marka sa homework at exams ngayon gamit ang Quizwiz!

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

keratin—innermost layer, containing fatty tissue

Which of the following surface lesions is a torn or jagged wound?

laceration

Which of the following terms means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction?

Abrasion

Which of the following terms specifically means abnormal condition of the skin?

Dermatosis

Which of the following layers of the skin contains collagen fibers?

Dermis

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of excessive sweat?

Hyperhidrosis

Which of the following terms means pertaining to within the skin?

Intradermal

Which of the following cancerous lesions is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients?

Kaposi's sarcoma

Which of the following terms means fatty mass?

Lipoma

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a cancerous tumor?

MM

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is FALSE?

Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Nutrient absorption

Which of the following terms means abnormal softening of the nails?

Onychoalacia

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?

Sensory receptors

Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is FALSE

These glands secrete oil into a duct

Where are apocrine sweat glands located?

Underarm area

A culture and sensitivity (C&S) will detect:

a bacterial infection

Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin?

albinism

Which of the following terms means baldness?

alopecia

Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?

biopsy

The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is:

cicatrix

Which of the following medications is used to reduce inflammation?

corticosteroid

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

debridement

This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.

decubitus ulcer

The term for profuse sweating is:

diaphoresis

Which of the following terms refers to a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?

ecchymosis

Which of the following terms means red skin condition?

erythroderma

Which of the following diagnostic procedures gives a rapid examination of a tissue sample?

frozen section

The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:

hirsutism

Which of the following terms does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?

keratosis

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

nevus

Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus?

papule

Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?

pediculosis

Which of the following conditions is caused by a mite infestation?

scabies

Which of the following terms means hard skin condition?

scleroderma

Which of the following conditions is also called hives?

urticaria

This infection is commonly called chickenpox.

varicella

Which of the following conditions is commonly called warts?

verruca

Which of the following surface lesions is a blister?

vesicle

This is an ischemic condition that has developed a secondary pus-producing infection.

wet gangrene


Kaugnay na mga set ng pag-aaral

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

View Set

Ancient Rome-Kirsch Ch. 5-10 + Epilogue

View Set

US History Unit 4 "The Americans"

View Set

Purchasing and Buyer Behavior Final Exam Review: Ch.2

View Set