Question 1

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  exacerbation. 
B)  dermabrasion. 
C)  electrodessication. 
D)  cryosurgery. 
A)  exacerbation. 
B)  dermabrasion. 
C)  electrodessication. 
D)  cryosurgery.

Question 4

A blister is called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A wound that heals well with little evidence of scar formation is called a keloid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The dermis contains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen and elastin 
B)  Sebaceous and exocrine glands 
C)  Keratinocytes and melanocytes 
D)  Fat cells and nerves 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Collagen and elastin 
B)  Sebaceous and exocrine glands 
C)  Keratinocytes and melanocytes 
D)  Fat cells and nerves 
E)  Both A and B

Question 9

All of the following statements are true about herpes zoster except it

Accepted Answer

A)  can be prevented in adults over age 60 with Zostavax. 
B)  can cause chronic pain. 
C)  appears as a vesicular,erythemic,pruritic,papular rash. 
D)  affects bilateral nerve dermatomes. 
A)  can be prevented in adults over age 60 with Zostavax. 
B)  can cause chronic pain. 
C)  appears as a vesicular,erythemic,pruritic,papular rash. 
D)  affects bilateral nerve dermatomes.

Question 10

Which of the following is(are)caused by staphylococci or streptococci? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Mycotic infections 
B)  Cellulitis 
C)  Furuncle 
D)  Acne vulgaris 
E)  Impetigo 
A)  Mycotic infections 
B)  Cellulitis 
C)  Furuncle 
D)  Acne vulgaris 
E)  Impetigo

Question 11

Small,purple,hemorrhagic patches on the skin that are frequently associated with bleeding disorders or liver disease are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Small,purple,hemorrhagic patches on the skin that are...

Question 12

Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is most serious because of its tendency to metastasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nevi 
B)  Malignant melanoma 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  Basal cell carcinoma 
A)  Nevi 
B)  Malignant melanoma 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  Basal cell carcinoma

Question 13

The RAST blood tests are primarily used to determine food allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Charlie Feaver,age 3,was seen in the office today for superficial and partial-thickness burns on his chest and diaper area.He pulled a pot of hot soup off the stove,and it splattered down the front of his body.What information should you reinforce with Charlie's parents about the care of his burns?

Accepted Answer

•	The warning signs of infection include

Question 15

Full-thickness thermal injury is also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  first degree burn. 
B)  second degree burn. 
C)  third degree burn. 
D)  superficial burn. 
A)  first degree burn. 
B)  second degree burn. 
C)  third degree burn. 
D)  superficial burn.

Question 16

___________ 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 17

Which is not an appropriate action when treating frostbite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a heat source of up to 105° F 
B)  Taking time to monitor vital signs periodically during treatment 
C)  Warming the area with an external,even heat source 
D)  Gently rubbing the affected area 
A)  Using a heat source of up to 105° F 
B)  Taking time to monitor vital signs periodically during treatment 
C)  Warming the area with an external,even heat source 
D)  Gently rubbing the affected area

Question 18

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 19

Streptococcal impetigo,if left untreated,may result in glomerulonephritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rhinophyma may develop in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children with impetigo 
B)  Men with rosacea 
C)  Patients with acne conglobate 
D)  Patients with severe cystic acne 
A)  Children with impetigo 
B)  Men with rosacea 
C)  Patients with acne conglobate 
D)  Patients with severe cystic acne

Exam 14: Assisting in Dermatology

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

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

A blister is called a

A wound that heals well with little evidence of scar formation is called a keloid.

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

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

The dermis contains which of the following?

All of the following statements are true about herpes zoster except it

Which of the following is(are)caused by staphylococci or streptococci? (Select all that apply. )

Small,purple,hemorrhagic patches on the skin that are frequently associated with bleeding disorders or liver disease are called __________.

Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is most serious because of its tendency to metastasize?

The RAST blood tests are primarily used to determine food allergies.

Charlie Feaver,age 3,was seen in the office today for superficial and partial-thickness burns on his chest and diaper area.He pulled a pot of hot soup off the stove,and it splattered down the front of his body.What information should you reinforce with Charlie's parents about the care of his burns?

Full-thickness thermal injury is also referred to as

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Which is not an appropriate action when treating frostbite?

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

Streptococcal impetigo,if left untreated,may result in glomerulonephritis.

Rhinophyma may develop in which of the following?

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