Chapter 14 Integumentary Test PDF

Chapter 14 Integumentary Test (Please use answer sheet, HONOR code applies) 1. The largest organ in the body is: a) The liver b) The heart c) The skin d) The stomach 2. The skin is considered to be which type of organ: a) Sense b) Hydr...

Chapter 14 Integumentary Test (Please use answer sheet, HONOR code applies) 1. The largest organ in the body is: a) The liver b) The heart c) The skin d) The stomach 2. The skin is considered to be which type of organ: a) Sense b) Hydraulic c) Protective d) Ancillary 3. When the temperature is cold outside, what do the blood vessels do? a) Expand b) Constrict c) Dilate d) Turn blue 4. The main function of the skin is: a) To prevent injury or damage to internal organs b) To keep the body warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather c) To keep the organs contained d) To produce melanin 5. Thinning of fatty tissue under the skin is a normal aging process. a) True b) False 6. A contagious skin infection caused by a mite that burrows into the skin where is lays eggs and causes itching and a skin rash: a) Shingles b) Fungal infection c) Dermatitis d) Scabies 7. Athletes foot is an example of: a) Scabies b) A fungal infection c) Dermatitis d) A wound 8. This is a skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chicken pox: a) Varicella-type B b) Scabies c) Shingles d) Melanoma 9. A general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin: a) Keratitis b) Scabies c) Varicella d) Dermatitis 10. A type of injury to the skin that can be classified as either open or closed: a) Dermatitis b) Wound c) Scabies d) Fracture 11. An illness that has a rapid onset and is usually short-term: a) Carcinoma b) Chronic illness c) Acute illness d) Short-term illness 12. The origin or cause of a disease is: a) The root cause b) The etiology c) The diagnosis d) The prognosis 13. Lice infections are also called: a) Pediculosis b) Scabies c) Fomites d) Louse 14. This type of skin cancer presents with irregular borders and asymmetrical lesions: a) Basal cell carcinoma b) Squamous cell carcinoma c) Dermatoma d) Malignant melanoma 15. MRSA is a particularly difficult form of this that can cause cellulitis: a) Staphylococcus b) Streptococcus c) Melanoma d) Skin cancer 16. The physician who specializes in conditions of the integumentary system: a) Integumentist b) Dermatologist c) Pediatrician d) Skin doctor 17. What type of light does a Wood’s light use to detect skin abnormalities? a) Xray b) Infrared c) Gamma d) Ultraviolet 18. Which of the following is an example of aesthetic dermatology? a) Removal of a mole b) Biopsy of a suspicious skin lesion c) Suturing of a laceration d) Botox injections 19. Who determines when staples or sutures are ready to be removed? a) The provider b) The MA c) The nurse d) The patient 20. In the acronym ABCDE, the B stands for what in relation to skin observation? a) Bacteria b) Border c) Branch d) Blanching 21. Patients who have been bitten by an animal and have a puncture wound should always be seen by a physician. a) True b) False  22. What is the name of the instrument with a circular lens that magnifies skin lesions for closer inspection: a) Woods lamp b) Magnifying glass c) Microscope d) Dermatoscope 23. What might the provider ask the MA to do if they find skin lesions? a) Excise and bandage b) Photograph and measure c) Abrade and dress d) Assess and diagnose 24. Which of the following causes stasis dermatitis? a) Fungal infections b) Bacterial infections c) Fluid build-up d) Melanoma Please use the diagram to the right to answer the following questions: 25. The letter A is pointing to the ____________ a) Epidermis b) Dermis c) Subcutaneous d) Hair follicle 26. The letter B is pointing to the ___________ a) Hair follicle b) Sweat gland c) Subcutaneous d) Dermis 27. The letter C is pointing to the ____________ a) Dermis b) Subcutaneous c) Epidermis d) Dermatitis 28. The letter D is pointing to the _____________ a) Apocrine sweat gland b) Eccrine sweat gland c) Hair follicle d) Hair shaft 29. The top layer of the skin is called: a) Dermis b) Epidermis c) Subcutaneous d) Fat layer 30. This is the type of cell that gives our skin its color: a) Melanocytes b) Keratin c) Freckles d) Skin type 31. A freckle is an example of this type of skin lesion; characterized by a flat area on the skin that is usually a different color than the rest of the skin: a) Macule b) Papule c) Nodule d) Bulla 32. This is another name for a hive: a) Wheal b) Keloid c) Papule d) Ulcer 33. An abnormal growth that forms over scar tissue after an injury: a) Vesicle b) Plaque c) Scale d) Keloid 34. A wound in the skin that extends into the dermis often caused by unrelieved pressure: a) Keloid b) Bulla c) Ulcer d) Petechiae 35. The origin of a disease is called its: a) Mechanism b) Diagnosis c) Cause d) Etiology 36. A large, flat, purple to bluish bruise cause by trauma or a bleeding disorder: a) Pediculosis b) Purpura c) Varicose veins d) Ecchymosis 37. The suffix that means inflammation: a) Itis b) Osis c) Ation d) Flam 38. The three signs of cellulitis or skin infection are: (chose the correct 3) a) Malaise b) Erythema c) Edema d) Warmth 39. Herpes simplex 1 is also referred to as: a) Genital herpes b) Melanoma c) Cold sores d) STD 40. Facial redness or flushing that is concentrated to the nose and cheeks is called: a) Acne b) Impetigo c) MRSA d) Rosacea 41. This type of skin cancer originates in the melanocytes and is considered the most dangerous: a) Basal cell b) Melanoma c) Squamous cell d) Cancer 42. This is the type of surgery often used to treat basal and squamous cell carcinoma; the surgeon removes any visible cancer regions along with a small margin around the lesion. This process is repeated until all abnormal cells are removed. a) Mohs surgery b) Plastic surgery c) Cryosurgery d) Basal surgery 43. A sunscreen of at least this SPF is recommended to protect the skin from sun damage: a) SPF 50 b) SPF 15 c) SPF 75 d) SPF 100 44. The top number in a BP is called the ____________ it reflects the __________ of the heart muscle: a) Diastolic; relaxation b) Systolic; contraction c) Systolic; relaxation d) Diastolic; contraction 45. If a BP cuff is too large for the patient’s arm, you will get an inaccurate reading that is: a) Higher than what it actually is b) Lower than what it actually is c) Below normal d) Above normal 46. New skin cells produce which tough fibrous protein? a) Collagen b) Elastin c) Melanin d) Keratin 47. Mrs. Portnoy went to Cancun and came back to school with reddend skin on her face, with white patches and blisters. Poor thing, she has this type of burn: a) 1st degree b) 2nd degree c) 3rd degree 4th degree 48. This is the fold of skin that surrounds the nail body: a) Cuticle b) Free edge c) Lanula d) Nail root 49. This is the muscle in the skin that make your hair stand on end when you are scared or emotional: a) Papialla b) Follicle c) Arrector pili d) Hair bulb 50. Your NAILED IT! (see what it did there?) chose answer D for delightful!