Skin and Quick NeuroQuick

Question 1

Which of the following layers of skin stores fat for energy, used for insulation for temp control gives cushioning effect for organs underneath?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Subcutaneous

Answer 1

C)

Question 2

Which layer of skin contains nerves, sensory receptors and lymphatic vessels?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Subcutaneous

Answer 2

B)

Question 3

What muscle contracts to cause goosebumps?

Answer 3

The Arrector Pili muscle around hair follicles

Question 4

Which of region of the body has vellus hair?

A) scalp
B) palms of hands
C) soles of foot
D) legs

Answer 4

D)

vellus is fine hair covering most of the body

Question 5

True or False: Eccrine glands are not active until puberty

Answer 5

FALSE
Eccrine glands are not functional until the age of 2 months. They open up directly on the skin and produce saline solution

Apocrine: NOT active until puberty. produce thicker solution that opens up to the armpits, naval, nipples, genitals

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?

A) Perception
B) Communication
C) Production of Vitamin C
D) Production of Vitamin D

Answer 6

C)

Question 7

What are the 5 Levels of Consciousness?

Answer 7

Alert
Lethargic
Obtunded
Stupor
Coma

Question 8

True or False: When performing a quick neuro check, you should assess if the person is orientated to person, place and time.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Define Pruritus.

Answer 9

itchiness of the skin. This is the most common skin complaint

Question 10

What are the danger signs in pigmented lesions?

Answer 10

ABCDE!
Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Colour variation
Diameter greater than 6mm
Elevation and evolution

Question 11

Which of the following describes a grouped skin lesion?
A) snake like, coiled lesion
B) lesions that merge together
C) circular lesions
D) clustered lesions but not growing into eachother

Answer 11

D)

Question 12

Which of the following describes a skin lesion that follows a nerve root?
A) Zosteriform 
B) Gyrate
C) Target 
D) Confluent

Answer 12

A)

Question 13

What’s the difference between a macule and a patch?

Answer 13

a macule is a flat, discoloured lesion, less than 1 cm in diameter

a patch is a macule greater than 1 cm

Question 14

If you fall and slightly scrape your knee, what type of lesion should you expect to see?

A) bulla
B) nodule
C) erosion
D) Keloid

Answer 14

C)

Question 15

What is the 4 Point Edema Scale?

Answer 15

1+= mild pitting, slight indentation, no perceptible swelling
2+= moderate pitting, indentation subsides rapidly
3+= deep pitting, indentation remains for a short time, limb looks swollen
4+= very deep pitting, indentation lasts a long time, limb is very swollen

Question 16

Name the gland that produces sebum. Sebum is a lipid substance that lubricates skin and hair

Answer 16

Sebaceous Glands

Question 17

Define Pallor.

Answer 17

Paleness of the skin.