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

  • Hematoma
  • Dermatitis
  • Cyanosis (correct)
  • Eczema

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

  • Blanching
  • Erythema (correct)
  • Turgor
  • Ischemia

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

  • Edema
  • Eczema (correct)
  • Melanoma
  • Pallor

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Induration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bed position is typically used to promote lung expansion?

<p>Semi-Fowler (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Necrosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maceration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Reverse Trendelenburg (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Erythema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Normal flora (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sterilization (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aspesis (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Eczema (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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