Question 1

Paronychia is an infection found in what part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Around the nails 
B) Around the elbow 
C) On the sole of the foot 
D) Behind the ears 
A) Around the nails 
B) Around the elbow 
C) On the sole of the foot 
D) Behind the ears

Question 2

Which condition is a highly contagious infestation caused by burrowing parasitic mites?

Accepted Answer

A) Impetigo 
B) Scabies 
C) Cradle cap 
D) Dandruff 
A) Impetigo 
B) Scabies 
C) Cradle cap 
D) Dandruff

Question 3

Cellulitis is an infection of:

Accepted Answer

A) skin and subcutaneous tissue. 
B) hair follicles. 
C) red blood cells. 
D) fingernails. 
A) skin and subcutaneous tissue. 
B) hair follicles. 
C) red blood cells. 
D) fingernails.

Question 4

Which statement describes scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Highly elastic 
B) Random, poorly organized, and may cause loss of function 
C) Affects sweat glands and hair follicles only 
D) Causes hyperpigmentation 
A) Highly elastic 
B) Random, poorly organized, and may cause loss of function 
C) Affects sweat glands and hair follicles only 
D) Causes hyperpigmentation

Question 5

Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition marked by changes in the quantity and quality of:

Accepted Answer

A) secretions of the sweat glands. 
B) cell growth in the dermis. 
C) scar tissue. 
D) secretions of the sebaceous glands. 
A) secretions of the sweat glands. 
B) cell growth in the dermis. 
C) scar tissue. 
D) secretions of the sebaceous glands.

Question 6

Characterized by pain, redness, and swelling, which condition is due to infection in hair follicles that spread to surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Wart 
B) Scabies 
C) Ringworm 
D) Boil 
A) Wart 
B) Scabies 
C) Ringworm 
D) Boil

Question 7

Massage considerations for bruises include that they are:

Accepted Answer

A) locally contraindicated until they turn greenish yellow or if gentle pressure is painful. 
B) locally contraindicated until they are completely resolved. 
C) a systemic contraindication. 
D) never contraindicated. 
A) locally contraindicated until they turn greenish yellow or if gentle pressure is painful. 
B) locally contraindicated until they are completely resolved. 
C) a systemic contraindication. 
D) never contraindicated.

Question 8

Fungal skin infections can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) keratin. 
B) Staphylococcus. 
C) dermatophytes. 
D) boils. 
A) keratin. 
B) Staphylococcus. 
C) dermatophytes. 
D) boils.

Question 9

Which choice is an appropriate massage consideration for warts?

Accepted Answer

A) Treat linens as contaminated. 
B) Local massage is indicated. 
C) Offer the client a product containing salicylic acid. 
D) Warts are an absolute contraindication. 
A) Treat linens as contaminated. 
B) Local massage is indicated. 
C) Offer the client a product containing salicylic acid. 
D) Warts are an absolute contraindication.

Question 10

Ichthyosis vulgaris is described as a:

Accepted Answer

A) contagious skin condition caused by dermatophytes. 
B) group of disorders that cause disruption of skin cell generation and removal. 
C) condition that increases the production of sebum. 
D) condition that is common in warm, humid climates. 
A) contagious skin condition caused by dermatophytes. 
B) group of disorders that cause disruption of skin cell generation and removal. 
C) condition that increases the production of sebum. 
D) condition that is common in warm, humid climates.

Question 11

A second-degree burn affects which tissue layers?

Accepted Answer

A) Epidermis only 
B) Dermis only 
C) Hypodermis 
D) Epidermis and upper layers of the dermis 
A) Epidermis only 
B) Dermis only 
C) Hypodermis 
D) Epidermis and upper layers of the dermis

Question 12

A contagious superficial foot fungus characterized by skin discoloration and a ridge of red tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

A) athlete's foot. 
B) plantar ringworm. 
C) paronychia. 
D) onychomycosis. 
A) athlete's foot. 
B) plantar ringworm. 
C) paronychia. 
D) onychomycosis.

Question 13

Massage considerations for a client with scleroderma include that it:

Accepted Answer

A) is an absolute contraindication. 
B) should be avoided until healing is complete. 
C) is indicated and beneficial. 
D) should be avoided on the feet. 
A) is an absolute contraindication. 
B) should be avoided until healing is complete. 
C) is indicated and beneficial. 
D) should be avoided on the feet.

Question 14

When is massage for a client with chickenpox contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Until lesions have formed pustules 
B) Until the client is completely recovered 
C) Only if the therapist has not previously had chickenpox 
D) Only if there are hypersensitive areas 
A) Until lesions have formed pustules 
B) Until the client is completely recovered 
C) Only if the therapist has not previously had chickenpox 
D) Only if there are hypersensitive areas

Question 15

Which condition is an inflammatory disorder characterized by dry skin that is scaly, leathery, or crusty and may itch or burn?

Accepted Answer

A) Herpes simplex 
B) Folliculitis 
C) Acne 
D) Eczema 
A) Herpes simplex 
B) Folliculitis 
C) Acne 
D) Eczema

Question 16

Which type of infection are tineas?

Accepted Answer

A) Fungal 
B) Viral 
C) Bacterial 
D) Parasitic 
A) Fungal 
B) Viral 
C) Bacterial 
D) Parasitic

Question 17

Massage considerations for a client with eczema include:

Accepted Answer

A) that it is contraindicated. 
B) that linens should treated as contaminated. 
C) adjusting pressure and avoiding broken skin. 
D) avoiding the use of any type of oil. 
A) that it is contraindicated. 
B) that linens should treated as contaminated. 
C) adjusting pressure and avoiding broken skin. 
D) avoiding the use of any type of oil.

Question 18

Two main types of contact dermatitis are:

Accepted Answer

A) eczema and psoriasis. 
B) irritant and allergic. 
C) warts and wheals. 
D) lice and nits. 
A) eczema and psoriasis. 
B) irritant and allergic. 
C) warts and wheals. 
D) lice and nits.

Question 19

The term for a thickening of the skin on the top or sides of the toes is:

Accepted Answer

A) nevi. 
B) wart. 
C) corn. 
D) melasma. 
A) nevi. 
B) wart. 
C) corn. 
D) melasma.

Question 20

Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by overproduction of collagen that affects the skin and internal organs?

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rosacea 
C) Scleroderma 
D) Onychomycosis 
A) Acne 
B) Rosacea 
C) Scleroderma 
D) Onychomycosis

Paronychia is an infection found in what part of the body?

Which condition is a highly contagious infestation caused by burrowing parasitic mites?

Cellulitis is an infection of:

Which statement describes scar tissue?

Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition marked by changes in the quantity and quality of:

Characterized by pain, redness, and swelling, which condition is due to infection in hair follicles that spread to surrounding areas?

Massage considerations for bruises include that they are:

Fungal skin infections can be caused by:

Which choice is an appropriate massage consideration for warts?

Ichthyosis vulgaris is described as a:

A second-degree burn affects which tissue layers?

A contagious superficial foot fungus characterized by skin discoloration and a ridge of red tissue is called:

Massage considerations for a client with scleroderma include that it:

When is massage for a client with chickenpox contraindicated?

Which condition is an inflammatory disorder characterized by dry skin that is scaly, leathery, or crusty and may itch or burn?

Which type of infection are tineas?

Massage considerations for a client with eczema include:

Two main types of contact dermatitis are:

The term for a thickening of the skin on the top or sides of the toes is:

Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by overproduction of collagen that affects the skin and internal organs?

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Exam 4: Dermatologic Pathologies

Paronychia is an infection found in what part of the body?

Which condition is a highly contagious infestation caused by burrowing parasitic mites?

Cellulitis is an infection of:

Which statement describes scar tissue?

Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition marked by changes in the quantity and quality of:

Characterized by pain, redness, and swelling, which condition is due to infection in hair follicles that spread to surrounding areas?

Massage considerations for bruises include that they are:

Fungal skin infections can be caused by:

Which choice is an appropriate massage consideration for warts?

Ichthyosis vulgaris is described as a:

A second-degree burn affects which tissue layers?

A contagious superficial foot fungus characterized by skin discoloration and a ridge of red tissue is called:

Massage considerations for a client with scleroderma include that it:

When is massage for a client with chickenpox contraindicated?

Which condition is an inflammatory disorder characterized by dry skin that is scaly, leathery, or crusty and may itch or burn?

Which type of infection are tineas?

Massage considerations for a client with eczema include:

Two main types of contact dermatitis are:

The term for a thickening of the skin on the top or sides of the toes is:

Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by overproduction of collagen that affects the skin and internal organs?

Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists

Treatment Planning

Pharmacology and Massage Therapy

Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Neurologic Pathologies

Endocrine Pathologies

Cardiovascular Pathologies

Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies

Respiratory Pathologies

Gastrointestinal Pathologies

Urinary Pathologies

Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer

Mental Disorders

Aging and Massage

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