Question 1

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Acne conglobata is a cystic form of acne that typically occurs in adolescent patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A malignant melanoma typically develops at the site of a congenital nevus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

What major preventive action can patients take to prevent malignant neoplasms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use tanning beds rather than direct sun. 
B)  Use lotions with a high SPF. 
C)  Refrain from picking at acne lesions. 
D)  Avoid direct contact with infected individuals. 
A)  Use tanning beds rather than direct sun. 
B)  Use lotions with a high SPF. 
C)  Refrain from picking at acne lesions. 
D)  Avoid direct contact with infected individuals.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Patients should remain in the office for at least 15 minutes after the completion of skin testing for observation for adverse reactions to the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The National Cancer Institute recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for patients of all ages who are exposed to midday sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Denavir is a topical antiviral used to treat cellulitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tinea unguium 
B)  Tinea pedis 
C)  Tinea cruris 
D)  Tinea corporis 
A)  Tinea unguium 
B)  Tinea pedis 
C)  Tinea cruris 
D)  Tinea corporis

Question 18

Which of the following therapies may be used for the removal of fine lines and wrinkles,pigmented areas,shallow scars,and tattoos?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laser resurfacing 
B)  Dermabrasion 
C)  Chemical peel 
D)  Botox injections 
A)  Laser resurfacing 
B)  Dermabrasion 
C)  Chemical peel 
D)  Botox injections

Question 19

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A raised lesion is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  fissure. 
A)  macule. 
B)  papule. 
C)  fissure.

Exam 14: Assisting in Dermatology

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

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

Acne conglobata is a cystic form of acne that typically occurs in adolescent patients.

A malignant melanoma typically develops at the site of a congenital nevus.

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

What major preventive action can patients take to prevent malignant neoplasms?

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

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

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

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

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

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

Patients should remain in the office for at least 15 minutes after the completion of skin testing for observation for adverse reactions to the procedure.

The National Cancer Institute recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for patients of all ages who are exposed to midday sun.

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

Denavir is a topical antiviral used to treat cellulitis.

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails?

Which of the following therapies may be used for the removal of fine lines and wrinkles,pigmented areas,shallow scars,and tattoos?

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

A raised lesion is called a

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