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Medical Terminology Ch. #12 (Integumentary System)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term describes a torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound?

a)

contusion

b)

laceration

c)

lesion

d)

ulcer

2.

Which procedure is the replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient's body?

a)

dermatoplasty

b)

lipectomy

c)

rhytidectomy

d)

sclerotherapy

3.

____ is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk.

a)

Eczema

b)

Lupus erythematosus

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Rosacea

4.

Which form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?

a)

actinic keratosis

b)

basal cell carcinoma

c)

malignant melanoma

d)

squamous cell carcinoma

5.

Which condition involves tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation?

a)

decubitus ulcer

b)

gangrene

c)

necrotizing fasciitis

d)

purpura

6.

Which condition is often an indication of iron-deficiency anemia?

a)

clubbing

b)

koilonychia

c)

onychocryptosis

d)

onychomycosis

7.

____ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks.

a)

Eczema

b)

Erythema

c)

Impetigo

d)

Psoriasis

8.

A ____ -degree burn involves blisters and damage to the epidermis and dermis.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

fourth

9.

Which abnormal sac contains fluid or semisolid material?

a)

abscess

b)

cyst

c)

macule

d)

nodule

10.

Which condition is a precancerous skin lesion caused by excessive exposure to the sun?

a)

actinic keratosis

b)

erythroderma

c)

folliculitis

d)

psoriasis

11.

The term ____ describes a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction.

a)

dermatitis

b)

pruritus

c)

urticaria

d)

wheal

12.

The medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin is ____.

a)

hematoma

b)

patch

c)

petechiae

d)

purpura

13.

Which condition is a localized skin infection caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?

a)

abscess

b)

cellulitis

c)

furuncle

d)

ichthyosis

14.

____ is the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles.

a)

Blepharoplasty

b)

Botox

c)

Rhytidectomy

d)

Sclerotherapy

15.

Which term describes a discolored, flat skin lesion, such as a freckle or flat mole, that is less than 1 centimeter in diameter?

a)

bulla

b)

macule

c)

papule

d)

plaque

16.

____ is the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern.

a)

Alopecia

b)

Diaphoresis

c)

Hirsutism

d)

Hyperhidrosis

17.

Which condition is a raised birthmark made up of newly formed blood vessels?

a)

ecchymosis

b)

hematoma

c)

port-wine stain

d)

strawberry hemangioma

18.

Which term describes the half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root?

a)

cuticle

b)

eponychium

c)

lunula

d)

unguis

19.

Albinism

a)

Condition of pale skin & white hair

b)

Condition of dark skin and black hair

c)

Condition of yellowing of the skin & eyes

20.

Cyanosis

a)

Abnormal condition of red

b)

Abnormal condition of blue

c)

Abnormal condition of purple

d)

Process of being blue

21.

Ecchymosis

a)

Condition of blood in the tissues

b)

bruising

c)

condition of being blue/purple

22.

Psoriasis

a)

Abnormal condition of red

b)

Abnormal condition of blue

c)

Abnormal condition of itching

d)

condition of rash

23.

Scleroderma

a)

Softening of the skin

b)

thickening of the skin

c)

hardening of the skin

d)

opening in the skin

24.

Epidermis

a)

The outermost layer of the skin

b)

The innermost layer of the skin

c)

The middle layer of the skin

25.

Melanocyte

a)

white cell

b)

blue cell

c)

red cell

d)

black cell

26.

dermatoplasty

a)

surgical incision to the skin

b)

surgical opening of the skin

c)

surgical repair of the skin

27.

sclerotherapy

a)

treatment of hardening

b)

treatment of inflammation

c)

treatment of softening

d)

treatment of pain

28.

____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts or tumors, through the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.

a)

Cauterization

b)

Chemabrasion

c)

Cryosurgery

d)

Mohs' surgery

29.

Which condition responds to laser treatment?

a)

cicatrix

b)

keloid

c)

rhinophyma

d)

scleroderma

30.

____ is a skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes.

a)

Albinism

b)

Erythroderma

c)

Melanosis

d)

Vitiligo

31.

A ____ is a cracklike sore.

a)

fissure

b)

fistula

c)

laceration

d)

lesion

32.

The condition known as ____ is excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body.

a)

diaphoresis

b)

hidrosis

c)

hyperhidrosis

d)

malaria

33.

Which term means an infestation with head lice?

a)

pediculosis capitis

b)

pediculosis corporis

c)

pediculosis pedis

d)

pediculosis pubis

34.

Which anticoagulant substance is released in response to injury?

a)

collagen

b)

heparin

c)

histamine

d)

mast cells

35.

bi/o

a)

life

b)

hairy

c)

red

d)

skin

e)

sweat

36.

dermat/o

a)

life

b)

hairy

c)

red

d)

skin

e)

sweat

37.

erythr/o

a)

life

b)

hairy

c)

red

d)

skin

e)

sweat

38.

hidr/o

a)

life

b)

hairy

c)

red

d)

skin

e)

sweat

39.

hirsut/o

a)

life

b)

hairy

c)

red

d)

skin

e)

sweat

40.

kerat/o

a)

black, dark

b)

fat

c)

fungus

d)

horny, hard

e)

nail

41.

lip/o

a)

black, dark

b)

fat

c)

fungus

d)

horny, hard

e)

nail

42.

melan/o

a)

black, dark

b)

fat

c)

fungus

d)

horny, hard

e)

nail

43.

myc/o

a)

black, dark

b)

fat

c)

fungus

d)

horny, hard

e)

nail

44.

onych/o

a)

black, dark

b)

fat

c)

fungus

d)

horny, hard

e)

nail

45.

pedicul/o

a)

dry

b)

lice

c)

rash

d)

sebum

e)

wrinkle

46.

rhytid/o

a)

dry

b)

lice

c)

rash

d)

sebum

e)

wrinkle

47.

seb/o

a)

dry

b)

lice

c)

rash

d)

sebum

e)

wrinkle

48.

urtic/o

a)

dry

b)

lice

c)

rash

d)

sebum

e)

wrinkle

49.

xer/o

a)

dry

b)

lice

c)

rash

d)

sebum

e)

wrinkle

50.

paronychia

a)

an infestation with lice

b)

itching

c)

pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters

d)

producing or containing pus

e)

skinfold infection around a nail

51.

pediculosis

a)

an infestation with lice

b)

itching

c)

pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters

d)

producing or containing pus

e)

skinfold infection around a nail

52.

petechiae

a)

an infestation with lice

b)

itching

c)

pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters

d)

producing or containing pus

e)

skinfold infection around a nail

53.

pruritus

a)

an infestation with lice

b)

itching

c)

pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters

d)

producing or containing pus

e)

skinfold infection around a nail

54.

purulent

a)

an infestation with lice

b)

itching

c)

pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters

d)

producing or containing pus

e)

skinfold infection around a nail

55.

carbuncle

a)

also known as the mask of pregnancy

b)

cluster of connected furuncles

c)

infection within the connective tissues

d)

noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

e)

normal scar from a healing wound

56.

cellulitis

a)

also known as the mask of pregnancy

b)

cluster of connected furuncles

c)

infection within the connective tissues

d)

noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

e)

normal scar from a healing wound

57.

chloasma

a)

also known as the mask of pregnancy

b)

cluster of connected furuncles

c)

infection within the connective tissues

d)

noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

e)

normal scar from a healing wound

58.

cicatrix

a)

also known as the mask of pregnancy

b)

cluster of connected furuncles

c)

infection within the connective tissues

d)

noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

e)

normal scar from a healing wound

59.

comedo

a)

also known as the mask of pregnancy

b)

cluster of connected furuncles

c)

infection within the connective tissues

d)

noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

e)

normal scar from a healing wound

60.

ecchymosis

a)

a large bruise

b)

also known as boils

c)

excessive body and facial hair in women

d)

inflammation of hair follicles

e)

skin redness due to dilated capillaries

61.

erythema

a)

a large bruise

b)

also known as boils

c)

excessive body and facial hair in women

d)

inflammation of hair follicles

e)

skin redness due to dilated capillaries

62.

folliculitis

a)

a large bruise

b)

also known as boils

c)

excessive body and facial hair in women

d)

inflammation of hair follicles

e)

skin redness due to dilated capillaries

63.

furuncles

a)

a large bruise

b)

also known as boils

c)

excessive body and facial hair in women

d)

inflammation of hair follicles

e)

skin redness due to dilated capillaries

64.

hirsutism

a)

a large bruise

b)

also known as boils

c)

excessive body and facial hair in women

d)

inflammation of hair follicles

e)

skin redness due to dilated capillaries

65.

miliaria

a)

a fungal infection of a nail

b)

also known prickly heat

c)

an infestation with the itch mite

d)

overproduction of sebum

e)

spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter

66.

onychomycosis

a)

a fungal infection of a nail

b)

also known prickly heat

c)

an infestation with the itch mite

d)

overproduction of sebum

e)

spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter

67.

purpura

a)

a fungal infection of a nail

b)

also known prickly heat

c)

an infestation with the itch mite

d)

overproduction of sebum

e)

spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter

68.

scabies

a)

a fungal infection of a nail

b)

also known prickly heat

c)

an infestation with the itch mite

d)

overproduction of sebum

e)

spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter

69.

seborrhea

a)

a fungal infection of a nail

b)

also known prickly heat

c)

an infestation with the itch mite

d)

overproduction of sebum

e)

spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter

70.

The inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes is known as

(a)   .

71.

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ originates in the squamous cells

of the epithelium and can quickly spread to other body systems.

(a)  

72.

A/An (a)   is a large blister that is larger than 1/2 centimeter in diameter.

73.

The medical term (a)   means excessively dry skin.

74.

A/An (a)   is cosmetic surgery commonly known as a lid-lift.

75.

____________________ ____________________ is a potentially precancerous skin lesion caused by

excessive exposure to the sun.

(a)  

76.

The term (a)   describes the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and

cellular debris from a wound.

77.

The medical term (a)   is commonly known as baldness.

78.

(a)   is an autoimmune disorder resulting in whitish areas of skin usually on the face and

hands.

79.

The medical term (a)   , also known as hives, is caused by an allergic reaction.

80.

The medical term (a)   means an inflammation of the skin.

81.

A/An (a)   is a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic

reaction.

82.

____________________ ____________________ are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer.

(a)  

83.

The medical term (a)   , also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that can grow on

the skin, hair, or nails.

84.

(a)   is a form of dermatitis that is usually associated with severe itching, redness, blistering, and oozing.

85.

Also known as warts, (a)   are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma

virus.

86.

Commonly known as a face-lift, a/an (a)   is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat

for the elimination of wrinkles.

87.

The medical term (a)   means profuse sweating.

88.

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a soft, raised, dark reddish-purple birthmark.

(a)  

89.

(a)   is a skin disorder characterized by red papules covered with silvery scales.

90.

The autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened is known as

(a)   .

91.

A/An (a)   is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

92.

The medical term (a)   describes a chronic condition that produces redness, tiny pimples,

and broken blood vessels.

93.

____________________ ____________________ is a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the

skin, often with pruritus, erythroderma, and hair loss.

(a)  

94.

A/An (a)   is an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries

of the incision.

95.

The group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin is known as

(a)   .

96.

____________________ ____________________ is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly

rash on the face and upper trunk.

(a)  

97.

The general term (a)   is used to describe small knotlike swellings of granulation tissue

in the epidermis.

98.

A malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is scooped out like the bowl of a spoon is known as

(a)   .

99.

A/An (a)   is a benign fatty deposit under the skin that causes a bump.

100.

The medical term (a)   describes an ingrown toenail.

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