Integumentary System #3

Question 1

What is a common and chronic disorder of sebaceous glands known as?

Answer 1

Acne Vulgaris

Question 2

What is a contagious fungal infection of the foot and toes called?

Answer 2

Athlete’s Foot

Question 3

This disorder can either be acute or chronic – it is a noncontagious inflammatory skin disease.

Answer 3

Eczema

Question 4

What is the anatomical name for inflammation of the skin?

Answer 4

Dermatitis

Question 5

What is the anatomical name for a chronic inflammatory skin disease - it is described as reddish patches covered
by silvery-white scales.

Answer 5

Psoriasis

Question 6

What is the anatomical name for a highly contagious fungal infection characterized by a red ring?

Answer 6

Ringworm

Question 7

What disorder is characterized by intensely itching wheals or welts?

Answer 7

Urticaria (Hives)

Question 8

What is a painful, bacterial infection of the hair follicles or sebaceous glands?

Answer 8

Carbucles (Boils)

Question 9

What is a common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the skin?

Answer 9

Rosacea

Question 10

What is the name of a viral infection that is usually seen as a blister?

Answer 10

Herpes

Question 11

What is the name of a skin eruption due to a viral infection of the nerve ending?

Answer 11

Shingles (Herpes zoster)

Question 12

What disorder is characterized by parasitic insects – affects a person’s head?

Answer 12

Head Lice

Question 13

What is a viral infection that affects the skin surrounding or underneath the nail?

Answer 13

Warts

Question 14

What type of burn in described as affecting only the uppermost layer of the skin?

Answer 14

Superficial Burn (1st Degree)

Question 15

What type of burn affects the epidermis and the dermal layer of the skin?

Answer 15

Partial Thickness Burn (2nd Degree)

Question 16

What type of burn affects all three layers of the skin?

Answer 16

Full Thickness Burn (3rd Degree)

Question 17

What is the name of the formula that is used to determine the percentage of burned skin?

Answer 17

Rule of the 9’s

Question 18

What is the name of a method of determining the percentage of burned skin using the patient’s palm?

Answer 18

Palmer method

Question 19

What is a low-pitched respiratory sound heard in constricted airways?

Answer 19

Stridor

Question 20

What is the name of the area where there is no contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?

Answer 20

Cold Zone

Question 21

What is the name of the area where there is contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?

Answer 21

Hot Zone

Question 22

Define MSDS

Answer 22

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 23

What is the absence of pigmentation?

Answer 23

Albino

Question 24

What is the name for the reddish color of the skin?

Answer 24

Erythema

Question 25

What is the name for the yellow discoloration of skin?

Answer 25

Jaundice

Question 26

Define alopecia

Answer 26

Baldness; a permanent loss of hair on the scalp

Question 27

What is an open sore at the skin surface that may extend deep into the dermis.

Answer 27

Decubitus/Ulcers; Bedsores

Question 28

What is the name of the necrosis of tissue due to the blockage of blood supply from disease or direct injury?

Answer 28

Gangrene

Question 29

What does the ABC acronym of a primary assessment stand for?

Answer 29

Airway Breathing Circulation

Question 30

What does the ABCD acronym of cancer stand for?

Answer 30

Asymmetry Border Irregularity Colors Diameter Larger Than 6mm

Question 31

What are the 3 steps for first aid for burns?

Answer 31

Stop the burn Cool the burn Cover the burn

Question 32

What is the first aid for dry chemicals?

Answer 32

Brush the chemical off Irrigate with water

Question 33

What is the first aid for wet chemicals?

Answer 33

Irrigate, flush with water for 20-30 minutes

Question 34

What is the first aid for an eye injury?

Answer 34

Flush with saline water inside out

Question 35

44. Should you use wet or dry gauze/coverings on burns that are more than 10% of the body?

Answer 35

Dry