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Skin cancer

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is most responsible for the skin color of dark-skinned people?

a)

melanin

b)

carotene

c)

hemoglobin

d)

cyanosis

2.

Which of the following are protective chemical barriers of the skin?

a)

intact epidermis

b)

keratin

c)

melanin

d)

both melanin and keratin

3.

In what way does a sunburn impair the body's ability to defend itself?

a)

the sunburn inhibits the immune response

b)

the sunburn permanently damages the keratin cells of the skin

c)

the sunburn denatures the DNA and impairs mitosis

4.

Which of the following provides a natural sunscreen for skin?

a)

melanin

b)

carotene

c)

hemoglobin

d)

vitamin D

5.

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does C stand for in ABCD?

a)

color change

b)

cyanosis

c)

cold to the touch

d)

carotene present

6.

What type of skin cancer is this a picture of?

a)

squamous cell carcinoma

b)

basal cell carcinoma

c)

melanoma

7.

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

7

d)

10

8.

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

10

9.

What should you do to protect yourself against the sun?

a)

Wear a hat

b)

Put sunscreen on

c)

Find some shade

d)

Put sunglasses on

e)

Put a shirt on

10.

What types of Skin Cancer are there?

a)

Melanoma

b)

Bowel

c)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

d)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

e)

Leukemia

11.

What causes skin cancer?

a)

Over exposure to the sun

b)

Lack of exposure to the sun

c)

UV rays

d)

Vitamin D

12.

What are some symptoms of skin cancer

a)

A changing mole

b)

Freckles

c)

An unhealing sore

d)

Peeling skin

e)

A scaly patch of skin

13.
Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting
a)
the cell cycle
b)
red blood cell formation
c)
DNA replication
d)
ATP synthesis
14.
An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 
a)
tumor
b)
cyst
c)
lesion
d)
polyp
15.
Activities or choices that will affect your health.
a)
lifestyle factors
b)
biogenetics
c)
healthy choices
d)
habits
16.
Using sound waves to create images of areas within the body.
a)
ultrasound
b)
MRI
c)
CAT scan
d)
EKG
17.
A diagnostic procedure that involves removing a tissue sample from a patient.
a)
biopsy
b)
lipotripsy
c)
pathogenesis
d)
oncology
18.
Taking samples from the body for clues that might indicate certain diseases.
a)
pathology
b)
oncoloy
c)
radiology
d)
genealogy
19.
The cancer cells are still in the place where they started and have not spread at all.
a)
stage 0
b)
stage 1
c)
stage 2 and 3
d)
stage 4
20.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
21.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
22.

Which is the most common skin cancer?

a)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

b)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

c)

Melanoma

23.

If there is a mole that has grown and changed over time and the mole is reddish, brown with blue specks, indentations on the edge and 10 mm. Should the person be concerned?

a)

No, this is a basal cell carcinoma most likely with a high successful cure rate.

b)

Yes, this is most likely a squamous cell carcinoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

c)

No, this is merely a irregular mole, but nothing unusual.

d)

Yes, this is most likely a melanoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

24.

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

7

d)

10

25.
A First Degree Burn damages which layer of the skin?
a)
Hypodermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Epidermis
26.
This degree of burn causes blistering of the skin.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
27.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most dangerous
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
28.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most curable
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
29.

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCDE?

a)

bigger than dime

b)

Border

c)

blackish in color

30.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
31.

True or False: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

a)

regulates body temperature

b)

stores water and fat

c)

prevents entry of bacteria

d)

supports body movement

33.

What is the deepest layer of the skin?

a)

Subcutaneous layer

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

d)

Sweat gland

34.

What skin disease is caused by too much exposure in the sun's radiation?

a)

acne

b)

dermatitis

c)

skin cancer

d)

rash

35.

What layer of the skin is found beneath the epidermis?

a)

Sweat glands

b)

Hair follicle

c)

Dermis

d)

Subcutaneous layer

36.

Too much exposure to the sun is good for our skin.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The skin serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Skin is a sense organ.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

If half the anterior torso and half of both legs have burns covering them that are red and painful to touch. Which of the following is the correct statement about their condition?

a)

They have 27 % first degree burns.

b)

They have 36% first degree burns.

c)

Critical they have 27% second degree burns.

d)

Critical they have 36% second degree burns.

40.

A person suffered burns to their entire right arm and half their right leg that display red, black colors with the entire dermis damaged. Which statement is correct about their condition?

a)

Critical they have 3rd degree burns on 27 % of their body.

b)

Not critical they have 2nd degree burns on 22.5% of their body.

c)

Critical they have 3rd degree burns on 18 % of their body.

d)

Not critical they have 2nd degree burns on 18% of their body.

41.

Which is the most common skin cancer?

a)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

b)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

c)

Melanoma

42.

Which treatment would not be needed for a superficial 2nd degree burn?

a)

Covering

b)

Skin Graft

c)

Pain Reliever

d)

Possible Antibiotic

43.

If there is a mole that has grown and changed over time and the mole is reddish, brown with blue specks, indentations on the edge and 10 mm. Should the person be concerned?

a)

No, this is a basal cell carcinoma most likely with a high successful cure rate.

b)

Yes, this is most likely a squamous cell carcinoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

c)

No, this is merely a irregular mole, but nothing unusual.

d)

Yes, this is most likely a melanoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

44.

What types of Skin Cancer are there?

a)

Melanoma

b)

Bowel

c)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

d)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

e)

Leukemia

45.
A First Degree Burn damages which layer of the skin?
a)
Hypodermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Epidermis
46.
This degree of burn causes blistering of the skin.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
47.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most dangerous
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
48.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most curable
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
49.

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCD?

a)

bigger than dime

b)

Border

c)

blackish in color

50.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
51.

When might you get a thermal burn?

a)

When your skin comes into contact with chemicals

b)

When you accidentally touch a very hot piece of metal

c)

When your skin is exposed to dangerous radiation

d)

When your skin touches an extraordinarily cold substance, like dry ice

52.

Which word best describes most burn injuries?

a)

Deadly

b)

Painless

c)

Helpful

d)

Minor

53.

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

a)

First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis

b)

First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

c)

First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

d)

First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

54.

If you get a second-degree burn, your skin might blister. What might happen if you squeeze the liquid out of the blisters?

a)

The burn might be upgraded to a third-degree burn

b)

The burn might begin to hurt less

c)

The burn might get infected

d)

The blisters will reappear almost instantly

55.

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

a)

Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin

b)

Because they aren't very damaging

c)

Because they cause scabs to form

d)

Because they only affect the inner part of your skin

56.

Place this in order from outermost to innermost A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C)Subcutaneous tissue

a)

A, B, C

b)

B, A, C

c)

B, C, A

d)

A, C, B

57.

Which person is most likely to experience a scald?

a)

A 14-year-old boy

b)

A 21-year-old woman

c)

A 45-year-old man

d)

A 70-year-old woman

58.

The integumentary system directly consists of all of the following EXCEPT

a)

skin

b)

hair

c)

sebaceous glands

d)

nerves

59.

Most superficial layer of epidermis

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

e)

stratum basale

60.

Where most new skin cells are created

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

e)

stratum basale

61.

Has cells in the process of keratinization, becoming fibrous and hard

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

e)

stratum basale

62.

Layer that consists of mostly dead skin cells; protective barrier

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

63.

Layer that consists of connective tissue, glands, and hair follicles

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

64.

Layer that consists of mostly adipose tissue

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

65.

Layer that gives rise to fingerprints

a)

Epidermal layer

b)

Papillary layer

c)

Reticular layer

d)

Hypodermal layer

66.

Superficial burn

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

67.

Example: moderate sunburn

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

68.

Burn penetrates epidermis and dermis

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

69.

Burn penetrates hypodermis

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

70.

Characterized by burn lacking blisters

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

71.

Characterized by patchy red/white areas, and wet or waxy dry blisters.

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

72.
Malignant Tumors start on the skin and...
a)
travel to other parts of the body
b)
grow and do not travel
c)
they are harmless
73.
Benign Tumors are not serious.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most curable
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
75.
This type of Skin Cancer is the most dangerous
a)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
b)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
c)
Melanoma
76.
Warts and Moles are examples of ...
a)
Malignant Tumors
b)
Contusions
c)
Benign Tumors
77.
When inspecting spots on your skin, which method should you use
a)
The "F, G, H, I, J" method
b)
The "A, B, C, D, E" method
c)
The ignore it method
78.
Which degree of burn can cause infections and dehydration?
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
79.
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a
a)
carcinogen
b)
nicolyte
c)
pathogen
d)
retrovirus
80.

An abnormal mass/group of cancer cells is called a

a)

tumor

b)

cyst

c)

lesion

d)

polyp

81.
What is Basal Cell Cancer?
a)
Cancer from food
b)
A disease from basal leaves
c)
A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.
d)
a type of leg cancer
82.
Where is basal cell cancer typically located?
a)
legs
b)
face and neck
c)
arm and thigh
d)
everywhere
83.
What is the cause of Basal Cell Cancer?
a)
Sun exposure
b)
Eating basil leaves
c)
No exposure to the sun
d)
There is no cause
84.
We see it once in a year, twice in a week, and never in a day. What is it?
a)
Monday
b)
Christmas
c)
Basal Cancer
d)
The letter "E"
85.
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
a)
Hormone production to protect bones
b)
Protection
c)
Temperature regulation
d)
Sensory perception
86.
If you have a mole that is "multicolored" you should go see a dermatologist.
a)
True
b)
False
87.
For early detection of melanoma: The ABCDE's.... The A stands for...
a)
Analysis
b)
Asymmetry
c)
Assimilation
d)
Annoying
88.
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
a)
Insulation
b)
Movement
c)
Excretion
d)
Vitamin D Production
89.

This type of cancer appears in the dermis and on scalp or lower lip. It grows rapidly and metastasizes to lymph nodes.

(a)  

90.

This word means the infestation of lice.

(a)