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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Chapter 3
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?
a)
sensory receptor
b)
hair
c)
nails
d)
sweat gland
2.
Which is the most superficial layer of skin?
a)
corium
b)
dermis
c)
epidermis
d)
subcutaneous
3.
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
a)
temperature regulation
b)
house sensroy receptors
c)
absorb nutrients
d)
protection against pathogens
4.
Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is NOT true?
a)
It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium
b)
Melanocytes give skin its pink color
c)
The deepest layer is the basal layer
d)
As skin cells die they become fill with a hard protein called keratin
5.
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?Select one:a. melanin-gives skin its colorb. dermis-fibrous connective tissue layerc. epidermis-thin outer membrane layerd. keratin-innermost layer, containing fatty tissue
a)
melanin-gives skin its color
b)
dermis-fibrous connective tissue layer
c)
epidermis-thin outer membrane layer
d)
keratin-innermost layer, containing fatty tissue
6.
Which of the following statements regarding melanin is NOT true?Select one:a. Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles.b. Melanin protects against skin cancer.c. Melanin gives skin its color.d. Melanin protects against ultraviolet rays.
a)
Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles.
b)
Melanin protects against skin cancer.
c)
Melanin gives skin its color.
d)
Melanin protects against ultraviolet rays.
7.
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
a)
The dermis houses sensory receptors.
b)
The dermis is also called the corium.
c)
The dermis is composed of fibrous connective tissue.
d)
The dermis contains a large abount
8.
Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true?
a)
The dermis has a good blood supply.
b)
The dermis is between the hypodermis and subcutaneous layer.
c)
The term dermis means true skin.
d)
The dermis houses sweat glands.
9.
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?
a)
nails
b)
hair follicles
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
nerve fibers
10.
Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true?
a)
This layer is also called the hypodermis.
b)
This layer is composed primarily of lipocytes.
c)
This layer acts as an insulation against cold.
d)
This layers houses sensory receptors.
11.
Hair fibers are composed of:
a)
melanin
b)
keratin
c)
collagen
d)
lipocytes
12.
You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
subcutaneous
d)
all of these
13.
Hair grows toward the surface within the:
a)
hair shaft
b)
hair root
c)
hair follicle
d)
hair cuticle
14.
Which glands are associated with hair follicles?
a)
sebaceous glands
b)
fat glands
c)
sweat glands
d)
apocine glands
15.
Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly?
a)
hair-composed of keratin
b)
nails-grow longer from the root
c)
sweat glands-secrete sebum to cool the skin
d)
sebaceous glands-secrete into hair follicle
16.
Nails are connected to tissue underneath the:
a)
nail body
b)
nail bed
c)
nail root
d)
cuticle
17.
The ______ is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long.
a)
nail root
b)
cuticle
c)
free edge
d)
nail bed
18.
Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true?
a)
These glands are found in the dermis.
b)
These glands secrete oil into a duct.
c)
These glands secrete less oil as we age.
d)
These glands play a role in adolescent acne.
19.
Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is NOT true?
a)
The glands secrete sweat into a duct.
b)
Sweat contains a small amount of waste products.
Perspiration cools the body.
Perspiration cools the body.
c)
These glands play a role in adolescent acne.
d)
Perspiration cools the body.
20.
Where are apocrine sweat glands located?
a)
underarm area
b)
palms and soles
c)
around the lips
d)
arms and legs
21.
Which terms means pertaining to within the skin?
a)
epidermal
b)
hypodermal
c)
intradermal
d)
interdermal
22.
Which term specifically means abnormal condition of the skin?
a)
dermatopathy
b)
dermatosis
c)
dermatoplasty
d)
dermatitis
23.
Which term means abnormal condition of excessive sweat?
a)
hyperhidrosis
b)
ahidrosis
c)
anhidrosis
d)
hypohidrosis
24.
Which term means fatty growth?
a)
lipectomy
b)
adiposis
c)
adipopathy
d)
lipoma
25.
Which terms means softening of the nails?
a)
onychomycosis
b)
onychomalacia
c)
onychosclerosis
d)
onychostenosis
26.
Which term means surgical removal of wrinkles?
a)
rhytidotomy
b)
rhytidoplasty
c)
rhytidectomy
d)
rhytidostomy
27.
Which term is misspelled?
a)
dermatologist
b)
melenocyte
c)
lipectomy
d)
ungual
28.
Which term is misspelled?
a)
onychomycosis
b)
rhytidoplasty
c)
hyperhydrosis
d)
subcutaneous
29.
Which term is misspelled?
a)
luekoderma
b)
erythroderma
c)
scleroderma
d)
xeroderma
30.
Which term means hard skin condition?
a)
erythroderma
b)
xeroderma
c)
ichthyoderma
d)
scleroderma
31.
Which term means red skin condition?
a)
cyanoderma
b)
erythroderma
c)
melanoderma
d)
leukoderma
32.
Which term means scraping away of the skin surface by friction?
a)
cicatrix
b)
contusion
c)
abrasion
d)
keratosis
33.
The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is:
a)
cicatrix
b)
eschar
c)
comedo
d)
keloid
34.
The term for profuse sweating is:
a)
anhidrosis
b)
contusion
c)
diaphoresis
d)
keratosis
35.
The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:
a)
hyperemia
b)
nevus
c)
hyperhidrosis
d)
hirsutism
36.
Which term does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?
a)
cyanosis
b)
erythemia
c)
pallor
d)
keratosis
37.
WHich term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
a)
ecchymosis
b)
petechiae
c)
vitiligo
d)
purpura
38.
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called a:
a)
keloid
b)
nevus
c)
ecchymosis
d)
eschar
39.
Which condition is called hives?
a)
purulent
b)
pruritis
c)
urticaria
d)
verruca
40.
Which condition is commonly called warts?
a)
nevus
b)
keratosis
c)
purpura
d)
verruca
41.
Which surface lesion is a torn or jagged wound>
a)
laceration
b)
macule
c)
fissure
d)
ulcer
42.
Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface>
a)
papule
b)
wheal
c)
macule
d)
vesicle
43.
Which surface lesion is a small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction?
a)
vesicle
b)
wheal
c)
pustule
d)
papule
44.
Which surface lesion is a small, solid, circular, raised spot?
a)
papule
b)
pustule
c)
cyst
d)
macule
45.
Which surface lesion is a blister?
a)
pustule
b)
vesicle
c)
papule
d)
wheal
46.
Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus?
a)
pustule
b)
abscess
c)
furnuncle
d)
papule
47.
Acne ___________ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers.
a)
rosacea
b)
verruca
c)
vulgaris
d)
impetigo
48.
This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.
a)
decubitis ulcer
b)
cellulitis
c)
ichthyoisis
d)
gangrene
49.
Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin?
a)
carbuncle
b)
vitiligo
c)
eczema
d)
albinism
50.
Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients?
a)
malignant melanoma
b)
Kaposi's sarcoma
c)
basal cell carcinoma
d)
squamous cell carcinoma
51.
Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?
a)
scabies
b)
ichthyosis
c)
pediculosis
d)
varicella
52.
The infection is commonly called chickenpox.
a)
varicella
b)
rubella
c)
vitiligo
d)
tinea
53.
This ischemic condition has developed a secondary pusproducing infection.
a)
psoriasis
b)
wet gangrene
c)
furuncle
d)
dry gangrene
54.
This condition is commonly called athlete's foot.
a)
rubella
b)
tinea capitis
c)
scabies
d)
tinea pedis
55.
Which term means baldness?
a)
onychia
b)
impetigo
c)
alopecia
d)
vitiligo
56.
Which of the following conditions is caused by a mite infestation?
a)
pediculosis
b)
wheal
c)
impetigo
d)
scabies
57.
An infection of the skin fold around the nail is called:
a)
paronychia
b)
onychia
c)
onychophagia
d)
perionychitis
58.
Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?
a)
cytology
b)
curretage
c)
biopsy
d)
debridement
59.
A culture and sensitivity will detect:
a)
cancer
b)
a bacterial infection
c)
a viral infection
d)
a lice infection
60.
In exfoliative cytology the cells for examination are obtained by:
a)
incision
b)
syringe
c)
needle
d)
scraping
61.
Which of the following diagnostic procedures gives a rapid examination of a tissue sample?
a)
frozen section
b)
cryosurgery
c)
fungal scraping
d)
exfolliative cytology
62.
Which skin graft procedure uses skin from another species?
a)
allograft
b)
homograft
c)
xenograft
d)
autograft
63.
Which surgical procedure is the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?
a)
debridement
b)
electrocautery
c)
cauterization
d)
cryosurgery
64.
Which surgical procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel?
a)
curretage
b)
liposuction
c)
dermabrasion
d)
chemabrasion
65.
Which surgical procedure is used to remove acne scars and tattoos?
a)
cauterization
b)
dermabrasion
c)
cryosurgery
d)
dermatoplasty
66.
Which surgical procedure removes superficial skin lesions with scrapping?
a)
curretage
b)
cryosurgery
c)
debridement
d)
cauterization
67.
Which procedure removes fat from under the skin
a)
dermabrasion
b)
laser therapy
c)
cryosurgery
d)
liposuction
68.
Which medication is used to deaden pain?
a)
anesthetic
b)
antipruritic
c)
corticosteroid
d)
antiseptic
69.
Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?
a)
antipruritic
b)
antibiotic
c)
antiseptic
d)
corticosteroid
70.
Which medication is used to kill mites or lice?
a)
antibiotic
b)
antifungal
c)
antiparasitic
d)
antipruritic
71.
Which abbreviation stands for a cancerous tumor?
a)
UV
b)
MM
c)
ID
d)
SLE
72.
Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?
a)
I&D
b)
ID
c)
MM
d)
SLE
73.
Which abbreviation is NOT a diagnostic test?
a)
Bx
b)
FS
c)
C&S
d)
SG
74.
Which surgical procedure procedure uses cold?
a)
cryosurgery
b)
curettage
c)
debridement
d)
electrocautery
75.
Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
a)
nodule
b)
wheal
c)
cyst
d)
papule
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