Skin, Hair, and Nails

Question 1

Stratum corneum

Answer 1

Thin layer of dead skin that changes in thickness depending on location. Thicker on palms of hands, thinner around eyes

Question 2

Fine, soft, non-pigmented hair

Answer 2

Vellus

Question 3

Pigmented, dark, course, thick hair developing during puberty

Answer 3

Terminal

Question 4

Pigmented, dark, course, thick hair developing during puberty

Answer 4

Terminal

Question 5

Crescent shaped white opaque area near nail root

Answer 5

Lunula

Question 6

Yellowing of the skin due to intake of carotene. Eye sclera does not become yellow

Answer 6

Carotenemia

Question 7

Excess levels of what cause jaundice?

Answer 7

Bilirubin

Question 8

Where do you assess central cyanosis?

Answer 8

Oral mucosa, conjunctiva of the eyes, lips, tongue

Question 9

Where do you assess central cyanosis?

Answer 9

Oral mucosa, conjunctiva of the eyes, lips, tongue