Chapter 12 Syllabus Quiz B

Question 1

A precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin is known as ____ keratosis

Answer 1

Actinic

Question 2

Small, pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter are known as ___.

Answer 2

Petechiae

Question 3

An infestation with an itch mite causes a skin infection called ___.

Answer 3

Scabies

Question 4

The common skin condition in which there is an overproduction of sebum is known as ___.

Answer 4

Seborrhea

Question 5

A condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin, often with pruritus, erythroderma, and hair loss is called exfoliative ___.

Answer 5

dermatitis

Question 6

The medical term for the condition known as hives is

Answer 6

utecaria

Question 7

The partial or complete loss of hair is known as

Answer 7

alopecia

Question 8

The medical term for the condition commonly known as a bruise is

Answer 8

Ecchymosis

Question 9

Any fungal infection of the nail is known as

Answer 9

onkomyosis

Question 10

An acute infection within the connective tissues is known as

Answer 10

cellulitis

Question 11

Abnormally raised scar

Answer 11

keloid

Question 12

A wart

Answer 12

keratosis

Question 13

Benign fatty deposit under the skin

Answer 13

lipoma

Question 14

A normal scar

Answer 14

Tinea

Question 15

Also known as ringworm

Answer 15

cicatrix

Question 16

T or F: Pruritus is commonly known as itching

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T or F: a rhytidectomy is also known as a lid lift

Answer 17

False