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Chapter 8 Skin Disorders & Diseases

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.

a)

papule

b)

macule

c)

lesion

d)

mole

2.

Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

a)

cyst

b)

wheal

c)

fissure

d)

bulla

3.

A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

a)

papule

b)

tubercle

c)

pustule

d)

nodule

4.

A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained of fluid

a)

papule

b)

pustule

c)

tubercle

d)

wheal

5.

Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes vesicles in many people.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface.

a)

secondary skin lesion

b)

bulla

c)

tumor

d)

primary skin lesion

7.

The scab on a sore is an example of a(n):

a)

excoriation

b)

crust

c)

ulcer

d)

fissure

8.

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

a)

fissure

b)

crust

c)

keloid

d)

wheal

9.

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n):

a)

papule

b)

ulcer

c)

scar

d)

scale

10.

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:

a)

blackheads

b)

milia

c)

scales

d)

white heads

11.

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are milia.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose.

a)

anhidrosis

b)

milia

c)

acne

d)

rosacea

13.

Telangiectasis is defined as:

a)

raised lesions

b)

distended or dilated surface blood vessels

c)

small, solid bumps

d)

parallel white streaks on the dermis

14.

Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

a)

bromhidrosis

b)

hyperhidrosis

c)

miliaria rubra

d)

anhidrosis

15.

Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye?

a)

impetigo

b)

conjunctivitis

c)

eczema

d)

dermatitis

16.

Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore?

a)

herpes simplex II

b)

impetigo

c)

herpes simplex I

d)

seborrheic dermatitis

17.

Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal?

a)

hyperhidrosis

b)

psoriasis

c)

herpes simplex I

d)

albinism

18.

A person with albinism will have:

a)

silky white hair

b)

hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated

c)

a birthmark

d)

an abnormal brown-colored or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

19.

A nevus is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

A callus is a _____ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.

a)

verruca

b)

skin tag

c)

scar

d)

keratoma

21.

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

a)

cellular melanoma

b)

basal cell carcinoma

c)

squamous cell carcinoma

d)

malignant melanoma

22.

Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of which type of skin cancer?

a)

basal cell carcinoma

b)

malignant melanoma

c)

cellular melanoma

d)

squamous cell carcinoma

23.

A predisposition to acne is based on:

a)

diet and hormones

b)

age and diet

c)

heredity and hormones

d)

heredity and environment

24.

Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

a)

sebum

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

fatty acids

d)

oxygen

25.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intrinsic skin-aging factor?

a)

sun exposure

b)

facial expressions

c)

gravity

d)

genetics

26.

Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays?

a)

UVB rays

b)

SPF rays

c)

UVC rays

d)

UVA rays

27.

At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest?

a)

9 AM - 12 PM

b)

10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

c)

3 PM- 6 PM

d)

6 PM-6 AM

28.

When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is:

a)

allergic contact dermatitis

b)

contact eczema

c)

sensitization

d)

irritant contact dermatitis

29.

​Which term refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances?

a)

​excoriation

b)

​scales

c)

​hyperhidrosis

d)

​contact dermatitis

30.

A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin.

a)

fissure

b)

secondary lesion

c)

primary lesion

d)

ulcer

31.

A freckle is an example of a:

a)

papule

b)

cyst

c)

macule

d)

wheal

32.

A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling.

a)

papule

b)

cyst

c)

macule

d)

bulla

33.

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a wheal.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

Wheals are NOT commonly caused by:

a)

urticaria

b)

nettle stings

c)

insect bites

d)

acne

35.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

a)

macule

b)

bulla

c)

keloid

d)

wheal

36.

A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

a)

fissure

b)

keloid

c)

macule

d)

bulla

37.

Cicatrix is another name for a(n):

a)

excoriation

b)

scar

c)

ulcer

d)

scale

38.

Where do comedones appear most frequently?

a)

T-zone

b)

cheeks

c)

shoulders

d)

neck

39.

A closed comedo is also known as a:

a)

blackhead

b)

whitehead

c)

fissure

d)

sebaceous cyst

40.

Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the:

a)

sebaceous glands

b)

epidermis

c)

sudoriferous glands

d)

dermis

41.

Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by:

a)

small, solid bumps

b)

large nodules

c)

red, flaky skin

d)

tumors

42.

A deficiency in perspiration is called:

a)

bromhidrosis

b)

miliaria rubra

c)

anhidrosis

d)

hyperhidrosis

43.

Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as:

a)

prickly heat

b)

chicken pox

c)

dermatitis

d)

rosacea

44.

Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin?

a)

contagious

b)

impetigo

c)

pustules

d)

dermatitis

45.

Which of these conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions?

a)

herpes simplex I

b)

psoriasis

c)

dyschromia

d)

impetigo

46.

Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called:

a)

dyschromia

b)

hyperpigmentation

c)

impetigo

d)

psoriasis

47.

Another name for a nevus is a:

a)

mask of pregnancy​

b)

freckle

c)

birthmark

d)

wart

48.

Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin?

a)

chloasma

b)

lentigines

c)

vitiligo

d)

hypertrophy

49.

A verruca is also known as a:

a)

skin tag

b)

wart

c)

mole

d)

birthmark

50.

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

a)

scaly red papules or nodules

b)

light or pearly nodules

c)

jagged, raised nodules

d)

white, uneven papules

51.

What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for?

a)

direction

b)

diameter

c)

depth

d)

drainage

52.

Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to:

a)

retain dead cells in the follicle​

b)

become hypopigmented

c)

produce minimal amounts of sebum

d)

repel fatty acids

53.

A(n) _____ product is one that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles.

a)

comedogenic

b)

organic

c)

anaerobic

d)

noncomedogenic

54.

Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers?

a)

UVD

b)

UVC

c)

UVB

d)

UVA​

55.

To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least:

a)

30

b)

25

c)

15

d)

45

56.

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

soles of the feet

b)

scalp

c)

neckline

d)

hairline

57.

​Which of these is NOT an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

a)

stress

b)

​ethnicity

c)

​overuse of alcoholic beverages

d)

smoking

58.

When should you apply sunscreen?​

a)

​at least 1 hour before sun exposure

b)

​at least 30 minutes before sun exposure

c)

​at least 10 minutes before sun exposure

d)

​immediately before sun exposure

59.

The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis is to:​

a)

​avoid working with potentially irritating chemicals

b)

​start a prophylactic antibiotic regimen

c)

​wash your hands before and after every service

d)

​wear gloves when working with irritating chemicals

60.

Which extrinsic skin-aging factor has the greatest impact on how skin ages?

a)

​sun exposure

b)

stress

c)

poor diet

d)

smoking