Module 2 quiz
Which of the following medications is used to reduce inflammation?
Corticosteroid
Which of the following abbreviations is a surgical procedure?
I&D
Which of the following surface lesions is a small, solid, circular, raised spot?
Papule
Which of the following terms means hard skin condition?
Scleroderma
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Sensory receptors containment
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is FALSE?
The dermis contains a large amount of adipose tissue
Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is FALSE?
These glands secrete oil into a duct
Which of the following terms means baldness?
alopecia
Which of the following medications is used to deaden pain?
anesthetic
A culture and sensitivity (C&S) will detect:
bacterial infection
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
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to remove acne scars and tattoos?
dermabrasion
Which of the following terms refers to a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
ecchymosis
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of skin?
epidermis
The ________ is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long.
free edge
The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:
hirsutism
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
keratin-innermost layer, containing fatty tissue
Which of the following terms does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?
keratosis
Which of the following surface lesions is a torn or jagged wound?
laceration
Which of the following terms means fatty mass?
lipoma
Which of the following surface lesions is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface?
macule
Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the:
nail bed
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?
nails
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called a:
nevus
In exfoliative cytology, the cells for examination are obtained by:
scraping
Which of the following glands are associated with hair follicles?
sebaceous glands
Which of the following conditions is commonly called athlete's foot?
tinea pedis
Where are apocrine sweat glands located?
underarm area
Which of the following conditions is also called hives?
urticaria
Which of the following conditions is commonly called warts?
verruca
Which of the following surface lesions is a blister?
vesicle
Acne ________ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers.
vulgaris
Which of the following lesions is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
cyst
Which of the following terms means pertaining to within the skin?
intradermal
Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?
sweat glands-secrete sebum to cool the skin
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is FALSE?
The dermis is between the hypodermis and subcutaneous layer
Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is FALSE?
These glands play a role in adolescent acne
Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus?
papule
