Chapter 8 Skin Disorders and Diseases Flashcards
The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, which are:
a. UVB rays and gamma rays
b. UVA rays and X-rays c. UVA and UVB rays d. X-rays and gamma rays
UVA and UVB rays
Which of the following conditions is characterized by distended or dilated surface blood vessels?
a. maculae
b. fissures c. excoriation d. telangiectasias
telangiectasias
Which of these terms refers to any mark on the skin?
a. nodule
b. bulla c. lesion d. cyst
lesion
A ______ is a large blister containing a watery fluid.
a. wheal
b. pustule c. tumor d. bulla
bulla
A _____ is a raised bump that is often red and sore.
a. macule
b. pustule c. tubercle d. cyst
pustule
A _____ is an abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape.
a. nevus
b. tumor c. pustule d. scale
tumor
A scab is an example of a:
a. vesicle
b. crust c. fissure d. tubercle
crust
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as a:
a. verruca
b. stain c. skin tag d. keloid
keloid
Abnormal dandruff is a type of:
a. excoriation
b. scales c. ulcer d. cicatrix
scales
Benign, keratin-filled cysts found under the epidermis that resemble small sesame seeds are called:
a. keloids
b. acne c. nodules d. milia
milia
A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is:
a. anhidrosis
b. rosacea c. telangiectasias d. acne
acne
Which of the following is a generic medical term used to describe an abnormal inflammatory condition of the skin?
a. chloasma
b. sensitization c. bromhidrosis d. dermatitis
dermatitis
Eczema is LEAST likely to be found on the:
a. cheeks
b. knees c. lower back d. scalp
cheeks
If a person has pink eyes, silky white hair, and pinkish white skin that does not tan, he or she has which condition?
a. nevus
b. hyperpigmentation c. albinism d. chloasma
albinism
The most common type of skin cancer caused by overexposure to the sun is:
a. squamous cell carcinoma
b. basal cell carcinoma c. malignant melanoma d. pituitary adenoma
basal cell carcinoma
What does the B in the ABCDE Cancer Checklist stand for?
a. balance
b. borders c. building d. brightness
borders
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by:
a. small red vesicles and burning, itching skin
b. a lack of sweating c. excessive sweating d. foul-smelling perspiration
excessive sweating
A ____ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin.
a. mole
b. keratoma c. skin tag d. verruca
mole
Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they:
a. cause the heart rate to decrease
b. need oxygen to survive c. cannot survive in the presence of oxygen d. cause the heart rate to increase
cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
The main food source for acne bacteria is:
a. carbohydrates
b. sucrose c. fructose d. fatty acids
fatty acids
Which of the following is an extrinsic skin-aging factor?
a. sun exposure
b. genetic aging c. gravity d. facial expressions
sun exposure
UVA rays:
a. stop penetration at the base of the epidermis
b. weaken collagen fibers c. strengthen elastin fibers d. cause the majority of skin cancers
weaken collagen fibers
Which of the following people would be MOST susceptible to sun damage?
a. a person with green eyes and red hair
b. a person with blue eyes and brown hair c. a person with hazel eyes and black hair d. a person with brown eyes and blonde hair
a person with green eyes and red hair
Sensitization is caused by:
a. a medication that creates sensitivity to a different substance
b. repeated exposure to a substance c. an inborn allergy to a substance d. lack of exposure to a substance
repeated exposure to a substance
