Question 1

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A child diagnosed with eczema frequently has excoriation at the site of the inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A fissure is an example of a primary lesion of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You are interviewing a patient about a rash covering her arms and chest. List four questions that would help you gather as much detail as possible about the patient's skin problem.

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 5

A raised lesion is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  fissure. 
A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  fissure.

Question 6

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 7

Joseph Falzone, age 73, has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. The physician is concerned that Mr. Falzone is not aware of the many warning signs of cancer. She asks you to give the patient a handout detailing the warning signs for which he should look. Summarize the warning signs of cancer that should be included in the material.

Accepted Answer

The initial letters of the warning signs

Question 8

A blister is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  bulla. 
D)  pustule. 
A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  bulla. 
D)  pustule.

Question 9

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent cleansing of the area 
B)  Application of an antibiotic ointment 
C)  Surgical incision and drainage 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Frequent cleansing of the area 
B)  Application of an antibiotic ointment 
C)  Surgical incision and drainage 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Skin testing on young children is typically done on both forearms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The medical term for itching is

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus. 
A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus.

Question 12

Why is the dermal layer sometimes referred to as the "true skin"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the outer layer that is visible to others. 
B)  It comprises the largest percentage of total skin mass. 
C)  It provides the body with protection from dehydration. 
D)  It contains the substance that gives the skin its distinctive color. 
A)  It is the outer layer that is visible to others. 
B)  It comprises the largest percentage of total skin mass. 
C)  It provides the body with protection from dehydration. 
D)  It contains the substance that gives the skin its distinctive color.

Question 13

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The part of the integumentary system that contains fat as a stored energy source is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sebaceous glands. 
B)  epidermis. 
C)  dermis. 
D)  subcutaneous layer. 
A)  sebaceous glands. 
B)  epidermis. 
C)  dermis. 
D)  subcutaneous layer.

Question 15

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 16

The physician orders a series of diagnostic tests to determine the stage of the tumor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribed which of the following medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex 
A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex

Question 18

Which of the following layers of skin is often referred to as the "true skin"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Redness of the skin is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus. 
A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus.

Question 20

Pediculosis can be caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pediculus humanus capitis 
B)  Pediculus humanus corporis 
C)  Pthirus pubis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pediculus humanus capitis 
B)  Pediculus humanus corporis 
C)  Pthirus pubis 
D)  All of the above

Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

A child diagnosed with eczema frequently has excoriation at the site of the inflammation.

A fissure is an example of a primary lesion of the skin.

You are interviewing a patient about a rash covering her arms and chest. List four questions that would help you gather as much detail as possible about the patient's skin problem.

A raised lesion is called a

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules?

A blister is called a

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with which of the following?

Skin testing on young children is typically done on both forearms.

The medical term for itching is

Why is the dermal layer sometimes referred to as the "true skin"?

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

The part of the integumentary system that contains fat as a stored energy source is the

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

The physician orders a series of diagnostic tests to determine the stage of the tumor.

A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribed which of the following medications?

Which of the following layers of skin is often referred to as the "true skin"?

Redness of the skin is called

Pediculosis can be caused by which of the following?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

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