Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

Charese Blackman, age 28, was seen in the office today for removal of a malignant melanoma. The physician wants to make sure Ms. Blackman is aware of the changes in a mole that might indicate another problem. Explain the ABCDE rule to her.

When interpreting a skin test, the presence of pseudopods may be read as a

Acceptable sites for skin testing include the anterior forearm, the upper arm, and the back.

Redness of the skin is called

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

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

__________ is a multiorgan, chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects connective tissue throughout the body.

Keratin is a protective protein found in the dermal layer of the skin.

Full-thickness thermal injury is also referred to as

The dermis contains which of the following?

Tabitha Anderson is scheduled for skin testing next week. What is an important part of the preparation for this procedure?

Rhinophyma may develop in which of the following?

Which of the following is an acute inflammatory disorder characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the trunk of the body and occasionally on the face?

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

An increase in the number of healthy cells is called __________.

Pediculosis can be caused by which of the following?

A procedure in which revolving wire brushes or sandpaper is used to remove superficial scars is called

Herpes zoster can cause long-term pain after the skin inflammation has resolved; this condition is called ______________.

Repeated episodes of herpes simplex occur because the bacteria is able to lie dormant in a nearby nerve.

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