WorksheetsSkin cancer
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Which of the following is most responsible for the skin color of dark-skinned people?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
cyanosis
Which of the following are protective chemical barriers of the skin?
intact epidermis
keratin
melanin
both melanin and keratin
In what way does a sunburn impair the body's ability to defend itself?
the sunburn inhibits the immune response
the sunburn permanently damages the keratin cells of the skin
the sunburn denatures the DNA and impairs mitosis
Which of the following provides a natural sunscreen for skin?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
vitamin D
When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does C stand for in ABCD?
color change
cyanosis
cold to the touch
carotene present
What type of skin cancer is this a picture of?
squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
melanoma
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?
1
3
7
10
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?
1
5
10
What should you do to protect yourself against the sun?
Wear a hat
Put sunscreen on
Find some shade
Put sunglasses on
Put a shirt on
What types of Skin Cancer are there?
Melanoma
Bowel
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Leukemia
What causes skin cancer?
Over exposure to the sun
Lack of exposure to the sun
UV rays
Vitamin D
What are some symptoms of skin cancer
A changing mole
Freckles
An unhealing sore
Peeling skin
A scaly patch of skin
Which is the most common skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
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?
No, this is a basal cell carcinoma most likely with a high successful cure rate.
Yes, this is most likely a squamous cell carcinoma, which needs to be removed and treated.
No, this is merely a irregular mole, but nothing unusual.
Yes, this is most likely a melanoma, which needs to be removed and treated.
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?
1
3
7
10
When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCDE?
bigger than dime
Border
blackish in color
True or False: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
True
False
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
regulates body temperature
stores water and fat
prevents entry of bacteria
supports body movement
What is the deepest layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Sweat gland
What skin disease is caused by too much exposure in the sun's radiation?
acne
dermatitis
skin cancer
rash
What layer of the skin is found beneath the epidermis?
Sweat glands
Hair follicle
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Too much exposure to the sun is good for our skin.
True
False
The skin serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
True
False
Skin is a sense organ.
True
False
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?
They have 27 % first degree burns.
They have 36% first degree burns.
Critical they have 27% second degree burns.
Critical they have 36% second degree burns.
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?
Critical they have 3rd degree burns on 27 % of their body.
Not critical they have 2nd degree burns on 22.5% of their body.
Critical they have 3rd degree burns on 18 % of their body.
Not critical they have 2nd degree burns on 18% of their body.
Which is the most common skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Which treatment would not be needed for a superficial 2nd degree burn?
Covering
Skin Graft
Pain Reliever
Possible Antibiotic
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?
No, this is a basal cell carcinoma most likely with a high successful cure rate.
Yes, this is most likely a squamous cell carcinoma, which needs to be removed and treated.
No, this is merely a irregular mole, but nothing unusual.
Yes, this is most likely a melanoma, which needs to be removed and treated.
What types of Skin Cancer are there?
Melanoma
Bowel
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Leukemia
When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCD?
bigger than dime
Border
blackish in color
When might you get a thermal burn?
When your skin comes into contact with chemicals
When you accidentally touch a very hot piece of metal
When your skin is exposed to dangerous radiation
When your skin touches an extraordinarily cold substance, like dry ice
Which word best describes most burn injuries?
Deadly
Painless
Helpful
Minor
How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?
First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis
First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot
First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis
First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless
If you get a second-degree burn, your skin might blister. What might happen if you squeeze the liquid out of the blisters?
The burn might be upgraded to a third-degree burn
The burn might begin to hurt less
The burn might get infected
The blisters will reappear almost instantly
Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?
Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin
Because they aren't very damaging
Because they cause scabs to form
Because they only affect the inner part of your skin
Place this in order from outermost to innermost A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C)Subcutaneous tissue
A, B, C
B, A, C
B, C, A
A, C, B
Which person is most likely to experience a scald?
A 14-year-old boy
A 21-year-old woman
A 45-year-old man
A 70-year-old woman
The integumentary system directly consists of all of the following EXCEPT
skin
hair
sebaceous glands
nerves
Most superficial layer of epidermis
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
Where most new skin cells are created
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
Has cells in the process of keratinization, becoming fibrous and hard
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
Layer that consists of mostly dead skin cells; protective barrier
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
Layer that consists of connective tissue, glands, and hair follicles
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
Layer that consists of mostly adipose tissue
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
Layer that gives rise to fingerprints
Epidermal layer
Papillary layer
Reticular layer
Hypodermal layer
Superficial burn
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
Example: moderate sunburn
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
Burn penetrates epidermis and dermis
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
Burn penetrates hypodermis
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
Characterized by burn lacking blisters
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
Characterized by patchy red/white areas, and wet or waxy dry blisters.
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
An abnormal mass/group of cancer cells is called a
tumor
cyst
lesion
polyp
This type of cancer appears in the dermis and on scalp or lower lip. It grows rapidly and metastasizes to lymph nodes.
(a)
This word means the infestation of lice.
(a)
