Health Care Terminology Ch 5-8
Which terms means "inflammation of a gland"?
Adentitis
Which term means surgical "repair of the skin"?
Dermatoplasty
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 term means "red skin"?
Erythroderma
A contrusion is also called a furuncle.
False
A cyst is a solid skin lesion
False
A fissure is a jagged wound
False
A macule is a raised lesion
False
A nevus is a solid, raised clump of skin cells.
False
A wheal is a cracklike cut in the skin
False
An abscess is a collection of clear fluid under the skin
False
An ecchymosis is a pinpoint hemorrhage
False
An ulcer is a flat, discolored lesion on the skin
False
Cryosurgery uses extreme heat to destroy tissue
False
Fourth- degree burns are the deepest burns
False
Impetigo is also called shingles
False
Impetigo is the result of severe skin trauma
False
In cynaosis, the skin turns black.
False
Onychia is commonly called nail bitiing
False
Pruritus are skin hemorrhages due to fragile blood vessels
False
Purpura are raised spots of the skin containing pus.
False
Sebum is a watery secretion that cools the skin.
False
Skin grafts are typically required to treat second-degree burns
False
Sweat glands secrete an oil to lubricate the skin.
False
The epidermis is composed primarily of fat.
False
The light-colored, half-moon area at the base of a nail is called the cuticle
False
The subcutaneous layer of skin is dense connective tissue.
False
Tinea is the result of a viral infection
False
Varicella is commonly called measles
False
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
Which term means "abnormal condition of excessive sweat"?
Hyperhidrosis
Which term means "pertaining to within the skin"?
Intradermal
Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound?
Laceration
Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored spot on the skin surface?
Macule
Which type of cancer is considered most aggressive?
Malignant melanoma
An inflammed nail bed is called
Onychia
Which term means "softening of the nails"?
Onychomalacia
Which term means "nail eating (chewing/biting)"?
Onychophagia
Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection?
Tinea
Which term means "fungal infection"?
Trichomycosis
A pustule is a raised spot containing pus
True
A vesicle is a small, fluid- filled raised spot on the skin
True
Alopecia is the medical term for baldness
True
An abrasion is an injury that scrapes away the surface of the skin.
True
Basal cell carcinoma is caused by sun exposure.
True
C&S identifies the type of bacteria causing an infection and which antibiotic will best fight it
True
Chemabrasion is also called a chemical peel
True
Debridement removes dead or damaged tissue from a wound
True
Erythema is a reddening of the skin
True
Gangrene is characterized by tissue necrosis
True
Hair and nails are composed of keratin.
True
Hair is a shaft of keatinized cells.
True
Herpes simplex infection is commonly called fever blisters
True
Lesion is a general term for some type of tissue abnormality
True
Malignant melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer
True
Melanocytes contain a pigment to give skin and hair its dark color.
True
Second- degree burns are characterized with blisters
True
The skin contains sensory receptors for pain, temperature, and touch.
True
The skin is also called the integument.
True
Tinea is a fungal infection
True
Urticaria is associated with food allergies
True
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
Which term means "hard skin"?
Xeroderma
A culture and sensitivity is a prodecure for detecting
a bacterial infection
which is NOT a function of the skin?
abosorption of nutrients
Which term means "an in jury caused by scraping away the surface of skin"?
abrasion
Which term means "baldness"?
alopecia
Which type of cancer begins in the epidermis and rarely metastasizes or spreads?
basal cell carcinoma
Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?
biopsy
Which bacterial infection is found in a hair follicle?
boil
Which procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel?
chemabrasion
which surgical procedure uses cold?
cryosurgery
which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
cyst
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 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 is the most superficial layer of skin?
epidermis
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
Hair fibers are composed of
keratin
Which of the following terms is used to indicate the presence of some type of tissue abnormality?
lesion
Which term means "fatty tumor"?
lipoma
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called
nevus
Which of the following lesions fors not have pus?
papule
Which surface lesion is a small, solid, raised area?
papule
Which type of bruise occurs in persons with fragile skin?
purpura
Which flands are responsible for lubricating the skin?
sebacous glands
A contusion results in bruising
true
A dermatome is an intsrument for cutting skin
true
Cuaterization is the intentional destruction of tissue
true
Decubitus are commonly called bedsores
true
Whcih is not an accessory organ to the skin?
(B & C) Hair & Nail