Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

A blister is called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

___________ 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 5

Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes the muscles of the face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

A freckle is called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the Mohs technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the possibility of keloid formation. 
B)  It is recommended for the removal of severe acne scars. 
C)  It uses photothermolysis to remove pigmented areas. 
D)  It is used to remove cancerous skin lesions layer by layer to minimize the chance of regrowth. 
A)  It increases the possibility of keloid formation. 
B)  It is recommended for the removal of severe acne scars. 
C)  It uses photothermolysis to remove pigmented areas. 
D)  It is used to remove cancerous skin lesions layer by layer to minimize the chance of regrowth.

Question 9

Which of the following are considered secondary lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macules 
B)  Plaques 
C)  Ulcerations 
D)  Cysts 
A)  Macules 
B)  Plaques 
C)  Ulcerations 
D)  Cysts

Question 10

Which of the following methods is used when an entire mole is removed for examination under a microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excision biopsy 
B)  Punch biopsy 
C)  Shave biopsy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Excision biopsy 
B)  Punch biopsy 
C)  Shave biopsy 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

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 12

Samantha Trace is diagnosed with tinea unguium. What term describes the condition of her nails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leukodermaon 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Opaque 
D)  Ecchymotic 
A)  Leukodermaon 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Opaque 
D)  Ecchymotic

Question 13

Patients with metastases have distant spread of a cancerous tumor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Grading of a tumor requires a pathologic assessment of the level of cellular differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is caused by an inflammation of the skin that is associated with an allergic response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systemic lupus erythematosus 
B)  Seborrhea 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  Eczema 
A)  Systemic lupus erythematosus 
B)  Seborrhea 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  Eczema

Question 17

What is one of the principal functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides insulation for the body. 
B)  It produces oil to soften and protect the skin. 
C)  It houses the sweat glands that function as temperature regulators. 
D)  It synthesizes vitamin D. 
A)  It provides insulation for the body. 
B)  It produces oil to soften and protect the skin. 
C)  It houses the sweat glands that function as temperature regulators. 
D)  It synthesizes vitamin D.

Question 18

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

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

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

A blister is called a

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes the muscles of the face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

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

A freckle is called a

Which of the following is true about the Mohs technique?

Which of the following are considered secondary lesions?

Which of the following methods is used when an entire mole is removed for examination under a microscope?

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

Samantha Trace is diagnosed with tinea unguium. What term describes the condition of her nails?

Patients with metastases have distant spread of a cancerous tumor.

Grading of a tumor requires a pathologic assessment of the level of cellular differentiation.

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

Which of the following is caused by an inflammation of the skin that is associated with an allergic response?

What is one of the principal functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

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

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

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Patient Assessment

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Nutrition and Health Promotion

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Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

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Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

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Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

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Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

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Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

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