Chapter 22 – Integumentary System and Pathologies Flashcards
Which substance waterproofs the skin?
A. Melanin
B. Carotene
C. Keratin
D. Cerumen
Keratin
Which receptors are responsible for detecting light touch?
A. Golgi tendon organs
B. Meissner corpuscles
C. Pacinian corpuscles
D. Free nerve endings
Meissner corpuscles
Which receptors are responsible for detecting deep pressure?
A. Pacinian corpuscles
B. Muscle spindles
C. Tendon organs
D. Meissner corpuscles
Pacinian corpuscles
Which skin condition is contagious?
A. Seborrheic dermatitis
B. Decubitus ulcer
C. Impetigo
D. Psoriasis
Impetigo
A massage practitioner notes the client has pallor. Which skin characteristic does this term represent?
A. Dryness
B. Blue tint
C. Roughness
D. Paleness
Paleness
Which condition is a fungal infection?
A. Athlete’s foot
B. Gout
C. Seborrheic dermatitis
D. Wart
Athlete’s foot
Plantar warts are caused by:
A. bacteria
B. fungi
C. protozoa
D. viruses
viruses
Which condition is a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissues, usually over a bony prominence from sustained pressure?
A. Fever blister
B. Furuncle
C. Decubitus ulcer
D. Eczema
Decubitus ulcer
Which condition is a fungal infection of the skin?
A. Impetigo
B. Ringworm
C. Furuncle
D. Psoriasis
Ringworm
Which condition appears as cold sores on the skin and mucous membranes?
A. Impetigo
B. Ringworm
C. Herpes simplex
D. Decubitus ulcer
Herpes simplex
What is the largest organ of the body?
A. Liver
B. Skin
C. Brain
D. Heart
Skin
A statement describing bruises is that they are:
A. locally contraindicated until they turn greenish yellow.
B. locally contraindicated until they have completely resolved.
C. an absolute contraindication.
D. never contraindicated.
locally contraindicated until they turn greenish yellow.
Which massage approach is appropriate for stretch marks?
A. Hacking tapotement
B. Myofascial release
C. Light pressure
D. Transverse friction
Light pressure
Which term means increased local blood flow?
A. Ischemia
B. Hematuria
C. Hyperemia
D. Polyuria
Hyperemia
A massage practitioner notices a large mole on a client’s posterior arm, which has changed to a darker color over the past few visits. What is the most appropriate course of action?
A. Add tea tree essential oil to the massage lubricant and proceed with the session
B. Proceed with the session and say nothing since moles are non-contagious
C. Ask if the client is aware of it and recommend medical evaluation
D. Apply hot pack over the area for 20 minutes, then perform deep friction
Ask if the client is aware of it and recommend medical evaluation
What are the stages of wound healing, scar formation, and scar maturation?
A. Conditioning, endurance, and flexibility
B. Inflammation, evaluation, and regeneration
C. Inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling
D. Conditioning, remodeling, and flexibility
Inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling
Which organ helps regulate body temperature?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Lung
Skin
During the intake of a new client, he discloses he has severe psoriasis on his back. Which approach is appropriate?
A. Explain the condition is contagious and massage will be postponed until it resolves
B. Ask him to cleanse the area thoroughly with antibacterial soap then massage the area
C. Don disposable gloves and proceed with the massage
D. Proceed with the massage and avoid areas of broken skin
Proceed with the massage and avoid areas of broken skin
Which substance darkens skin?
A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Carotene
D. Melatonin
Melanin
After the application of skin rolling on a client’s back, the massage practitioner notices the area is now red. This may be the result of:
A. ischemia.
B. hypertrophy.
C. hyperemia.
D. recruitment.
hyperemia.
Which approach is appropriate for a client with eczema?
A. Treat this condition as an absolute contraindication
B. Adjust pressure for comfort and avoid broken skin areas
C. Be sure and treat linens as contaminated
D. Avoid nut oils to reduce an adverse reaction
Adjust pressure for comfort and avoid broken skin areas
Which layers are associated with the skin from superficial to deep?
A. Dermis - Epidermis - Subcutaneous
B. Subcutaneous - Dermis - Epidermis
C. Dermis - Subcutaneous - Epidermis
D. Epidermis - Dermis - Subcutaneous
Epidermis - Dermis - Subcutaneous
Which gland is exocrine?
A. Sudoriferous gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Pineal gland
D. Parathyroid gland
Sudoriferous gland
What is a carbuncle?
A. Type of ganglion cyst
B. Large boil formed by smaller boils
C. Infection caused by dermatophytes
D. Stage four skin ulcer
Large boil formed by smaller boils
Which vitamin is activated by UV rays in sunlight?
A. A
B. C
C. D
D. E
Vitamin D
Which is a contagious bacterial infection?
A. Impetigo
B. Eczema
C. Psoriasis
D. Shingles
Impetigo
A client states she has shingles and the lesions have scabbed over. Which treatment approach is appropriate?
A. Postpone the massage until the lesions have disappeared
B. Proceed with the massage and use skin rolling to gently loosen and remove the scabs
C. Proceed with the massage and treat the affected area as a local contraindication
D. Postpone massage until medical clearance is given
Proceed with the massage and treat the affected area as a local contraindication
Which term is used to describe decubitus ulcers?
A. Athlete’s foot
B. Bedsores
C. Plantar warts
D. Psoriasis
Bedsores
Which approach is an appropriate treatment plan for a person with a decubitus ulcer?
A. Percussion followed by heat application
B. Cross fiber friction followed by ice application
C. Skin rolling over the affected area to reduce fibrosis
D. Local massage is contraindicated
Local massage is contraindicated
Hyperemia is related to which of the following body system?
A. Integumentary
B. Endocrine
C. Respiratory
D. Skeletal
Integumentary
Which gland is responsible for sweat?
A. Eccrine
B. Sebaceous
C. Ceruminous
D. Lacrimal
Eccrine
Which of the following glands secrete oily substance into hair follicles?
A. Sebaceous glands
B. Eccrine glands
C. Apocrine glands
D. Sudoriferous glands
Sebaceous glands
Which of the following glands are responsible for regulating body temperature?
A. Pineal
B. Ceruminous
C. Sebaceous
D. Sudoriferous
Sudoriferous
