Chapter 8 Review ~ Skin Disorders and Diseases

Question 1

Children under the age of ___ should not be exposed to the sun.

Answer 1

6 Months

Question 2

Approximately ___ percent of aging is caused by the rays of the sun.

Answer 2

80-85

Question 3

An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color is a ___.

Answer 3

Tumor

Question 4

Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are known as ___ rays.

Answer 4

UVB

Question 5

An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as a ___.

Answer 5

Scale

Question 6

A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the the skin, such as a freckle is a ___.

Answer 6

Macule

Question 7

As we age elastin fibers naturally ___, causing wrinkling.

Answer 7

Weaken

Question 8

A closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin is a ___.

Answer 8

Cyst

Question 9

The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to ___ without proper protection.

Answer 9

UVA Rays

Question 10

A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules is known as ___.

Answer 10

Rosacea

Question 11

___ play an important role in the skin’s health, often aiding in healing, softening and fighting diseases of the skin.

Answer 11

Disinfectants

Question 12

An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is ___.

Answer 12

Dermatitis Venenata

Question 13

A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated is known as ___.

Answer 13

Chloasma

Question 14

A skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches and is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells is called __.

Answer 14

Leukoderma

Question 15

The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize, with the A representing asymmetry, the B representing border, the C representing ___, the D representing diameter, and the E representing evolving.

Answer 15

Color

Question 16

The technical term for a birthmark is ___.

Answer 16

Nevus

Question 17

The technical term for freckles is ___.

Answer 17

Lentigines

Question 18

The technical term for whiteheads is ___.

Answer 18

Closed Comedones

Question 19

An inflamed pimple containing pus is known as a ___.

Answer 19

Pustule

Question 20

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as an ___.

Answer 20

Excoriation

Question 21

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is called a ___.

Answer 21

Keloid

Question 22

A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a ___.

Answer 22

Fissure

Question 23

The technical term for excessive perspiration is ___.

Answer 23

Hyperhidrosis

Question 24

Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body’s is known as ___.

Answer 24

Albinism

Question 25

The technical term for a callus is ___.

Answer 25

Kertoma

Question 26

A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale to tan to brown or bluish black is a ___.

Answer 26

Mole

Question 27

The technical term for a wart is ___.

Answer 27

Verruca

Question 28

Skin cancer that starts with an black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised is ___.

Answer 28

Malignant Melanoma

Question 29

A skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is ___.

Answer 29

Psoriasis

Question 30

An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as ___.

Answer 30

Eczema

Question 31

The recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters, is known as ___.

Answer 31

Herpes Simplex

Question 32

A sebaceous cyst which a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland is known as ___.

Answer 32

Steatoma

Question 33

A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is ___.

Answer 33

Asteatosis