Skin Health Quiz

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a shortage of oxygen in the blood?

Cyanosis

What is the term used to describe the reddening of the skin due to inflammation?

Erythema

Which skin condition is characterized by chronic dry and itchy skin?

Eczema

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to pressure ulcer formation?

<p>Poor nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of cancer that arises on damaged skin?

<p>Basal cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the thickening and hardening of soft tissues?

<p>Induration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bed position is typically used to promote lung expansion?

<p>Semi-Fowler</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by the development of purple or red spots on the skin?

<p>Petechiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the condition in which blood flow is constricted or reduced in part of the body?

<p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a yellow discoloration of body tissue and typically appears on the top of the mouth (palate) first?

<p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the death of body tissue?

<p>Necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to pressure ulcer formation?

<p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe prune-like skin caused by excessive wetness?

<p>Maceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe microorganisms that do not cause disease?

<p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bed positions is typically used to promote gastric emptying?

<p>Reverse Trendelenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to pressure ulcer formation by reducing the resistance to other physical factors?

<p>Moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the skin becoming red, swollen, and sore?

<p>Erythema</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to microorganisms that do not cause disease?

<p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the spaces that surround the body tissues or organs?

<p>Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a shortage of oxygen in the blood, resulting in a blue color in the skin, lips, and nail beds?

<p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores?

<p>Sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a condition in which blood flow is constricted or reduced in part of the body?

<p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to pressure ulcer formation by decreasing the number of red blood cells and slowing down the healing process?

<p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a yellow discoloration of body tissue and typically appears on the top of the mouth (palate) first?

<p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the most common type of cancer that arises on damaged skin?

<p>Basal cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe localized swelling and bruising formed due to an injury?

<p>Hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of disease-producing microorganisms?

<p>Aspesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the skin and mucous membranes turning lighter than usual?

<p>Pallor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a bacteriostatic agent that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria?

<p>Bacteriostatic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a chronic disease characterized by dry, itchy skin?

<p>Eczema</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a health-care associated infection that develops as a result of medical care?

<p>HAI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the development of purple or red spots on the skin?

<p>Petechiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a person who carries pathogens but does not show symptoms of the illness?

<p>Carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes?

<p>Melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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