ch 5 Final Exam

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Localized collection of pus at infection site

Question 2

Acne

Answer 2

Inflammatory disease of sebaceous gland and hair follicle

Question 3

Anesthetic

Question 4

Cellulitis

Answer 4

infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 5

Cryosurgery

Answer 5

Removing tissue and exposing it to cold conditions to kill it

Question 6

Debridement

Answer 6

removal of necrotizing tissue

Question 7

Decubitus ulcer

Answer 7

Inflammation, sore, skin deterioration caused by staying in one spot

Question 8

Antiseptic

Answer 8

Topically applied that inhibit growth of bacteria

Question 9

Dermabrasion

Answer 9

rubbing to scrape away epidermis

Question 10

Dermatology/ dermatologist

Answer 10

Medical specialty concerned with diseases of the skin

Question 11

Dermatoplasty

Answer 11

Skin graft

Question 12

Diaphoresis

Answer 12

excessive sweating

Question 13

Eczema

Answer 13

skin condition characterized by erythema, papule,and itching

Question 14

Epidermis

Answer 14

Outer layer of skin

Question 15

Erythema

Answer 15

Redness of the skin by swelling capillaries

Question 16

Hypodermic

Answer 16

Binds dermis to underlying structures

Question 17

Lipocele

Question 18

Melanoma

Answer 18

Highly metastatic tumor

Question 19

Pallor

Answer 19

Unnatural paleness, absence of color in skin

Question 20

Psoriasis

Answer 20

chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with thick dry scales

Question 21

Scabies

Answer 21

contagious skin disease transmitted by itch mite through sexual contact

Question 22

Scleroderma

Answer 22

hardening of the skin

Question 23

Subcutaneous

Answer 23

beneath the skin

Question 24

Tinea

Answer 24

Fungal skin infection aka ring worm

Question 25

Urticaria

Answer 25

allergic reaction of the skin characterized by hives

Question 26

Xeroderma

Answer 26

dry skin