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WorksheetsIntegumentary System Quiz - 25 Questions
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
Protection
Body temperature regulation
Blood cell production
Sensory perception
The outermost layer of skin is called the:
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous layer
Follicle
The layer that stores fat and provides heat insulation is the:
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous layer
Sebaceous layer
Sebaceous glands produce:
Sweat
Oil
Wax
Hormones
Which substance discourages bacterial growth on the skin because it is slightly acidic?
sebum
perspiration
melanocytes
keratin
Which structure is NOT part of the dermis?
Nerve fibers
Blood vessels
Hair follicles
Melanin-producing cells
A keloid is:
An abnormally thick scar
A type of fungal infection
A fluid-filled blister
A skin inflammation
Impetigo is:
An inherited lack of melanin
A highly contagious skin infection
A bluish discoloration of the skin
A necrosis of tissue
Cyanosis refers to:
Redness of the skin
Abnormal bluish discoloration
White patches on the skin
Excessive sweating
Albinism results from:
Too much melanin
Inflammation of sebaceous glands
Inherited lack of melanin production
Fungal infection
Tinea is another name for:
Athlete’s foot or ringworm
Acne
Keloid
Bruise
Gangrene
necrosis of tissue
abnormally thick scar
highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and children
skin infection caused by a fungus
vitiligo
loss of pigment in one or more areas of the skin
prevents normal amount of melanin production extremely pale skin and white hair
hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
skin infection caused by a fungus
Contagious parasitic infection of the skin that is found in areas that have hair, usually the head or pubic areas.
Scabies
Pediculosis
Gangrene
Tinea
black, blue and purple skin caused by ruptured blood vessels
ecchymosis
purpura
petechia
tinea
A first-degree burn is characterized by:
Blisters
Redness and sensitivity
Nerve destruction
Black charring
Why might third-degree burns not be painful at first?
They heal quickly
They cause nerve damage
They only affect the epidermis
They are minor burns
A macule is:
Fluid-filled blister
Flat discolored area
Raised pimple
Open sore
Another name for a macule is __________.
wart
freckle
blister
hives
A vesicle is:
Open sore
Slightly swollen hive
Clear fluid-filled blister
Dark mole
All of the following are true about polyps except...
they are solid skin elevations
they are mushroom shaped
they are found on mucous membranes
they are usually open sores
Which skin cancer is the most dangerous?
Basal cell carcinoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Malignant melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant cancer of the mouth that is often seen in AIDS patients.
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Psoriasis and eczema are both:
Fungal infections
Inflammatory skin conditions
Viral infections
Types of cancer
A wart (verruca) is caused by:
Bacteria
Virus
The TB skin test is also called the:
Allergy test
PPD test
Scratch test
HIV test
Allergy test that uses injected substances.
Scratch Test
Intradermal Test
Exfoliative Biopsy
Incisional Biopsy
In an excisional biopsy, only a small piece of tissue is removed for microscopic examination.
True
False
Surgical method of treating skin cancer where thin layers are removed and examined until there is no evidence of tumor left.
Rhytidectomy
Excisional Biopsy
Moh's Surgery
Sclerotherapy
An antipruritic is a drug used to ____.
relieve itching
stop bruising
relieve pain
kill warts
Drug derived from living organisms through molecular biology techniques. These drugs work like part of the immune system.
Biologics
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Antivirals
Drug that causes a reversible loss of sensation or pain; used to deaden pain temporarily.
anesthetic
antibiotic
antiviral
biologic
Dermatology nurse practitioners can:
Perform minor procedures and prescribe some medications
Only take vital signs
Work only as assistants
Work only in labs
The minimum requirement to become a dermatology technician is:
A doctoral degree
An associate’s degree or certification
A nursing license
A medical doctorate
Which of the following is a sign of skin cancer?
A wound that heals quickly
A mole that changes in size, shape, or color
Smooth, unblemished skin
A decrease in the number of freckles
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes:
Thick, red areas covered with white or silver scales
Excessive sweating
Decreased melanin production
Increased oil production
What is the main cause of athlete's foot?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Parasite
Eczema is primarily characterized by:
Excessive sweating
Dry, itchy skin
High levels of melanin production
Oil overproduction
Which of the following is a function of sweat glands?
Producing melanin
Producing red blood cells
Regulating body temperature
Protecting against UV rays
