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</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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