Question 1

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 D

Question 2

Patients with metastases have distant spread of a cancerous tumor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Hand sanitization does not reduce the amount of resident flora on the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The medical term that means the "study of the skin" is:

Accepted Answer

A) dermatitis 
B) dermatology 
C) dermopathy 
D) dermal 
A) dermatitis 
B) dermatology 
C) dermopathy 
D) dermal

Question 5

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rhinophyma is a serious complication of rosacea that is due to hyperplasia of nasal tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered one of the three layers of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

A) Epidermis 
B) Dermis 
C) Hair papilla 
D) Subcutaneous 
A) Epidermis 
B) Dermis 
C) Hair papilla 
D) Subcutaneous

Question 10

Cells that are in a primitive form and are diagnostic of a cancer-producing tumor are called __________.

Accepted Answer

anaplastic
Cells that are in a

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Folliculitis may result in the development of a furuncle if the infection spreads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement does not describe a result of a full-thickness burn?

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain immediately after the injury 
B) The need for skin grafting 
C) The danger of infection 
D) Damage to all skin layers 
A) Severe pain immediately after the injury 
B) The need for skin grafting 
C) The danger of infection 
D) Damage to all skin layers

Question 14

A patient with vitiligo has a problem with uniform skin pigmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Only individuals with a history of chickenpox will develop herpes zoster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Scratch allergy testing is limited to no more than 20 allergens because of the danger of an anaphylactic reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A patient scheduled for allergy skin tests should continue to take prescription antihistamines before the procedure to limit a dangerous allergic reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The medical term for a partial or complete lack of hair is __________.

Accepted Answer

alopecia
The medical

Question 19

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) Cyanosis 
B) Jaundice 
C) Ecchymosis 
D) Erythema 
E) Pruritus 
A) Cyanosis 
B) Jaundice 
C) Ecchymosis 
D) Erythema 
E) Pruritus

Question 20

Individuals being treated for head lice must be retreated after 5 days to destroy any surviving lice and/or nits that have hatched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 38: Assisting in Dermatology

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

Patients with metastases have distant spread of a cancerous tumor.

Hand sanitization does not reduce the amount of resident flora on the skin.

The medical term that means the "study of the skin" is:

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

Rhinophyma is a serious complication of rosacea that is due to hyperplasia of nasal tissue.

Which of the following is not considered one of the three layers of the integumentary system?

Cells that are in a primitive form and are diagnostic of a cancer-producing tumor are called __________.

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

Folliculitis may result in the development of a furuncle if the infection spreads.

Which statement does not describe a result of a full-thickness burn?

A patient with vitiligo has a problem with uniform skin pigmentation.

Only individuals with a history of chickenpox will develop herpes zoster.

Scratch allergy testing is limited to no more than 20 allergens because of the danger of an anaphylactic reaction.

A patient scheduled for allergy skin tests should continue to take prescription antihistamines before the procedure to limit a dangerous allergic reaction.

The medical term for a partial or complete lack of hair is __________.

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Individuals being treated for head lice must be retreated after 5 days to destroy any surviving lice and/or nits that have hatched.

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