Skin Exam (Review) Flashcards
The study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment is known as:
a. etiology
b. anatomy
c. onychology
d. dermatology
dermatology
Which system of the body is made up of the skin, nails, hair and glands?
a. excretory
b. circulatory
c. respiratory
d. integumentary
integumentary
The six basic functions of the skin include sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and:
a. digestion
b. secretion
c. circulation
d. reproduction
secretion
How does the skin help control body temperature?
a. sensation
b. absorption
c. secretion
d. heat regulation
heat regulation
Which of the following skin functions allows certain substances like water and oxygen to pass through its tissues?
a. secretion
b. excretion
c. sensation
d. absorption
The skin secretes what complex fatty substance to help keep it soft, supple and pliable?
a. sweat
b. sebum
c. elastin
d. collagen
sebum
What is the normal pH range of the skin?
a. 2.5-3.5
b. 4.5-5.5
c. 6.5-7.5
d. 7.5-8.5
The skin is composed of three main layers that include the epidermis, dermis and:
a. cutis
b. corium
c. melanocyte
d. subcutaneous
subcutaneous
The outermost layer of the skin is known as the:
a. cutis
b. dermis
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous
epidermis
The layer of the epidermis that is shed and replaced continually is the:
a. stratum basale
b. stratum lucidum
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum granulosum
Which layer of the epidermis is located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?
a. stratum basale
b. stratum lucidum
c. stratum spinosum
d. stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
What structures found in the stratum lucidum make the skin thickest on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?
a. true skin
b. basal cells
c. hair follicles
d. squamous cells
Andrew is having his son’s fingerprints recorded today as a tool to be used if his son is ever lost. Fingerprints are made possible by which layer of the epidermis?
a. stratum basale
b. stratum lucidum
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum granulosum
The layer of skin in which the cells become more regularly shaped and look like many tiny granules is the:
a. stratum corneum
b. stratum spinosum
c. stratum granulosum
d. stratum germinativum
stratum granulosum
Which layer of the epidermis has connections between the cells that appear as spines?
a. stratum basale
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum spinosum
d. stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
Where does mitosis, or cell division of the skin take place?
a. stratum basale
b. stratum lucidum
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum granulosum
Which of the following items gives color to the skin?
a. keratin
b. melanin
c. elastin fiber
d. collagen protein
melanin
What is the name of the brown/black pigment that gives skin its color?
a. elastin
b. keratin
c. eumelanin
d. pheomelanin
eumelanin
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality?
a. dermis
b. basale
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous
dermis
Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in what layer of the skin?
a. dermis
b. cuticle
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous
Regulation of body temperature, excretion of waste products and helping maintain the acidic pH factor of the skin are the three major functions of which glands?
a. oil
b. sebum
c. sebaceous
d. sudoriferous
The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:
a. allow bacteria to enter the body
b. prevent bacteria from entering the body
c. create a shock absorber to protect the bones
d. act as an emergency reservoir of food and water
Most skin problems are caused by the:
a. arrector pili
b. adipose tissue
c. sebaceous glands
d. sudoriferous glands
sebaceous glands
On what area of the body would you NOT find any sebaceous glands?
a. the face
b. scalp and forehead
c. on the arms and legs
d. on the palms of hands and soles of feet
on the palms of hands and soles of feet
A mixture of sweat and sebum on the surface of the skin is referred to as:
a. elastin
b. protein
c. the acid mantle
d. collagen protein
the acid mantle
What is one function of the acid mantle?
a. carry melanin
b. produce sweat
c. give skin elasticity and flexibility
d. prevent skin from drying and chapping
prevent skin from drying and chapping
Which layer of skin is located below the dermis and composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?
a. basale
b. corium
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous
An example of a subjective symptom would be:
a. itching
b. rashes
c. pimples
d. discharge
A health condition created or influenced by the work environment is known as a(an):
a. secondary lesion
b. seasonal disorder
c. occupational disorder
d. pigmentation abnormality
occupational disorder
Changes in the structure of the skin during the early stages of change and development describe what category of skin lesions?
a. primary
b. tertiary
c. secondary
d. inflammatory
primary
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin’s surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) is a:
a. bulla
b. wheal
c. macule
d. papule
A hardened red elevation of the skin in which no fluid is present is a:
a. bulla
b. papule
c. vesicle
d. pustule
Which skin lesion is a small fluid-filled sac that develops under the epidermis of the skin?
a. papule
b. nodule
c. vesicle
d. fissure
The category of skin lesions that appear as a disease progresses into the later stages of development is known as:
a. primary
b. tertiary
c. secondary
d. inflammatory
If the nail professional sees something on the client’s skin that looks irregular, they should:
a. proceed with service
b. ignore the condition
c. refer client to a medical professional
d. offer home treatment advice to client
refer client to a medical professional
What is the technical term for a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in melanocyte activity?
a. verruca
b. melasma
c. leukoderma
d. melanoderma
leukoderma
Bromhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by:
a. excessive sebum
b. the lack of sebum
c. the lack of perspiration
d. unpleasant odor from the skin
unpleasant odor from the skin
What is the disorder called that is an over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness?
a. psoriasis
b. anhidrosis
c. bromhidrosis
d. hyperhidrosis
hyperhidrosis
What is the term for a skin inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen?
a. eczema
b. psoriasis
c. miliaria rubra
d. contact dermatitis
contact dermatitis
Which of the following statements describes contact dermatitis?
a. small areas that resemble cauliflower
b. chronic condition that is genetic and can’t be cured
c. rough, silvery scales surrounded by red inflammation
d. inflamed, red, itchy skin in a specific area after contact with an irritant or allergen
inflamed, red, itchy skin in a specific area after contact with an irritant or allergen
What chronic skin inflammation produces round, dry patches of skin, covered with rough, silvery scales surrounded by red inflammation?
a. hives
b. psoriasis
c. herpes simplex
d. contact dermatitis
psoriasis
The skin inflammation characterized by an eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge with dry or moist lesions is called:
a. eczema
b. urticaria
c. psoriasis
d. hyperkeratosis
All of the following statements about the term verruca are true EXCEPT:
a. caused by a virus
b. can be contagious
c. part of the healing process
d. name given to a variety of warts
part of the healing process
The medical term for ringworm is:
a. tinea
b. papule
c. macule
d. lesion
tinea
Another term for tinea pedis is:
a. verruca
b. psoriasis
c. athlete’s foot
d. contact dermatitis
athlete’s foot
What common skin cancer tends to appear translucent, has irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it?
a. melanoma
b. miliaria rubra
c. basal cell carcinoma
d. squamous cell carcinoma
An irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin is a skin cancer known as:
a. melanoma
b. miliaria rubra
c. basal cell carcinoma
d. squamous cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
Which of the following skin growths is the most dangerous?
a. keratosis
b. melanoma
c. basal cell carcinoma
d. squamous cell carcinoma
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter “D” represent?
a. dark
b. dryness
c. density
d. diameter
The epidermis is composed of how many layers of cells?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7
5
The reaction to a sensation such as heat or pain is known as a(n):
a. reflex
b. secretion
c. excretion
d. regulation
reflex
What skin function eliminates sweat, salt, wastes and toxins from the body?
a. secretion
b. excretion
c. regulation
d. protection
The primary component of skin cells is a protein substance called:
a. sebum
b. keratin
c. adipose
d. melanin
What layer of the skin does not contain any blood vessels?
a. cutis
b. dermis
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous
epidermis
The epidermis is primarily composed of:
a. sebum
b. adipose
c. germinativum
d. keratinocytes
