Question 1

Fulguration is also known as electrodesiccation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The abbreviation Bx means

Accepted Answer

A)  breast radiograph. 
B)  second-degree burn. 
C)  biopsy. 
D)  cross-graft. 
E)  autograft. 
A)  breast radiograph. 
B)  second-degree burn. 
C)  biopsy. 
D)  cross-graft. 
E)  autograft.

Question 3

The basal layer includes special cells called

Accepted Answer

A)  adipocytes. 
B)  melanocytes. 
C)  lymphocytes. 
D)  adenocytes. 
E)  dermocytes. 
A)  adipocytes. 
B)  melanocytes. 
C)  lymphocytes. 
D)  adenocytes. 
E)  dermocytes.

Question 4

Skin is relatively waterproof because of

Accepted Answer

A)  skin oil. 
B)  keratin. 
C)  sweat. 
D)  lunula. 
E)  strata. 
A)  skin oil. 
B)  keratin. 
C)  sweat. 
D)  lunula. 
E)  strata.

Question 5

Which skin test identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prick 
B)  Photodynamic 
C)  Patch 
D)  Intradermal 
E)  Culture and sensitivity 
A)  Prick 
B)  Photodynamic 
C)  Patch 
D)  Intradermal 
E)  Culture and sensitivity

Question 6

The term alopecia means

Accepted Answer

A)  dry skin. 
B)  blisters. 
C)  oily skin. 
D)  itching. 
E)  baldness. 
A)  dry skin. 
B)  blisters. 
C)  oily skin. 
D)  itching. 
E)  baldness.

Question 7

Drugs that block pain by numbing the skin are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  antiparasitics. 
B)  antifungals. 
C)  corticosteroids. 
D)  topical anesthetics. 
E)  keratolytics. 
A)  antiparasitics. 
B)  antifungals. 
C)  corticosteroids. 
D)  topical anesthetics. 
E)  keratolytics.

Question 8

Which agents help control inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protectives 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Keratolytics 
D)  Antiseptics 
E)  Antiparasitics 
A)  Protectives 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Keratolytics 
D)  Antiseptics 
E)  Antiparasitics

Question 9

The abbreviation for ointment is

Accepted Answer

A)  ung. 
B)  subcu. 
C)  gtt. 
D)  omt. 
E)  oit. 
A)  ung. 
B)  subcu. 
C)  gtt. 
D)  omt. 
E)  oit.

Question 10

Use onych/o to build a word that means softening of the nails:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use onych/o to build a word that...

Question 11

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-pus

Accepted Answer

A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o 
A) cutane/o 
B) hidr/o 
C) hydr/o 
D) ichthy/o 
E) kerat/o
F)lip/o
G)melan/o
H)myc/o
I)onych/o
J)pil/o
K)py/o
L)scler/o
M)seb/o
N)squam/o
O)xer/o

Question 12

What term means a procedure used to remove necrotized tissue from a wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  cryosurgery 
B)  fulguration 
C)  dermabrasion 
D)  débridement 
E)  chemical peel 
A)  cryosurgery 
B)  fulguration 
C)  dermabrasion 
D)  débridement 
E)  chemical peel

Question 13

Trichopathy is a disease of the

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis. 
B)  hair. 
C)  skin. 
D)  fingernails. 
E)  sweat glands. 
A)  epidermis. 
B)  hair. 
C)  skin. 
D)  fingernails. 
E)  sweat glands.

Question 14

Build a word that means treatment with cold:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means treatment with...

Question 15

The growth area of the nail is the

Accepted Answer

A)  nail body. 
B)  lunula. 
C)  nailbed. 
D)  cuticle. 
E)  nail tip. 
A)  nail body. 
B)  lunula. 
C)  nailbed. 
D)  cuticle. 
E)  nail tip.

Question 16

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Question 17

Which skin barrier protects from the skin cancer-causing UV radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keratin 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Keratosis 
D)  Melanin 
E)  Corium 
A)  Keratin 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Keratosis 
D)  Melanin 
E)  Corium

Question 18

Build a word that means abnormal condition of dry (skin):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means abnormal condition...

Question 19

Build a word that means skin (that is) dry:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means skin (that...

Question 20

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-removal of necrosed tissue from a wound by surgery, enzymes, or chemical agents

Accepted Answer

A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria 
A) abscess 
B) acne 
C) alopecia 
D) Bowen disease 
E) cellulitis
F)chloasma
G)comedo
H)débridement
I)dermabrasion
J)dermatoplasty
K)ecchymosis
L)eczema
M)erythema
N)eschar
O)ichthyosis
P)impetigo
Q)keratosis
R)lentigo
S)pallor
T)pediculosis
U)petechia
V)pressure ulcer
W)pruritus
X)scabies
Y)vitiligo
Z)urticaria

Fulguration is also known as electrodesiccation.

The abbreviation Bx means

The basal layer includes special cells called

Skin is relatively waterproof because of

Which skin test identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin?

The term alopecia means

Drugs that block pain by numbing the skin are associated with

Which agents help control inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reactions?

The abbreviation for ointment is

Use onych/o to build a word that means softening of the nails:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pus

What term means a procedure used to remove necrotized tissue from a wound?

Trichopathy is a disease of the

Build a word that means treatment with cold:

The growth area of the nail is the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Which skin barrier protects from the skin cancer-causing UV radiation?

Build a word that means abnormal condition of dry (skin):

Build a word that means skin (that is) dry:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -removal of necrosed tissue from a wound by surgery, enzymes, or chemical agents

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

Fulguration is also known as electrodesiccation.

The abbreviation Bx means

The basal layer includes special cells called

Skin is relatively waterproof because of

Which skin test identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin?

The term alopecia means

Drugs that block pain by numbing the skin are associated with

Which agents help control inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reactions?

The abbreviation for ointment is

Use onych/o to build a word that means softening of the nails:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pus

What term means a procedure used to remove necrotized tissue from a wound?

Trichopathy is a disease of the

Build a word that means treatment with cold:

The growth area of the nail is the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Which skin barrier protects from the skin cancer-causing UV radiation?

Build a word that means abnormal condition of dry (skin):

Build a word that means skin (that is) dry:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -removal of necrosed tissue from a wound by surgery, enzymes, or chemical agents

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters