Skin, Hair, & Nails - Study

Question 1

Thin, avascular & outer layer that maintains the skin:

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

Inner layer of skin that is made up of collagen (connective tissue):

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

Deeper layer made up of adipose tissue that functions in thermoregulation & protection

Answer 3

Subcutaneous tissue

Question 4

Glands that make sweat, which is a dilute saline solution:

Answer 4

Eccrine glands

Question 5

Glands that cause body odor:

Answer 5

Apocrine glands

Question 6

Glands that assist in prevention of water loss from the skin:

Answer 6

Sebaceous glands

Question 7

Gland secretion from _____ ______ form a reaction with skin bacterial flora producing so-called body odor:

Answer 7

Apocrine glands

Question 8

So-called areas of dark red discoloration, associated with minor trauma:

Answer 8

Senile pupura

Question 9

Deeper cut requiring stitches (Ex - from a knife / blade):

Answer 9

Laceration

Question 10

To prevent skin cancer, specifically melanoma (most aggressive type) - at minimum, you should be using?

Answer 10

SPF 30 or higher

Question 11

Superficial, requires no stitches:

Answer 11

Skin tear

Question 12

Two most common skin conditions:

Answer 12

Psoriasis & Eczema

Question 13

Skin itching

Answer 13

Pruritis

Question 14

Impressive amount of hair loss:

Answer 14

Alopecia

Question 14

Excessive hair, on body in a male-like pattern:

Answer 14

Hirsutism

Question 15

When is jaundice a normal findings?

Answer 15

In newborns

Question 16

Yellowing of the sin and the sclera:

Answer 16

Jaundice

Question 17

What causes jaundice?

Answer 17

An increase of bilirubin in the blood

Question 18

Ephelides:

Answer 18

Freckles

Question 19

Nevus:

Answer 19

Moles

Question 20

Bilateral extremity or so-called generalized edema:

Answer 20

Anasarca

Question 21

What is associated with hepatitis, cirrhosis, or alcohol abuse? It is typically severe and chronic in nature.

Answer 21

Jaundice

Question 22

Normal nevus size:

Answer 22

Less than 6mm, smaller than a pencil eraser

Question 23

Term used to describe a lesion in a local area with a different appearance to other local nevi:

Answer 23

So-called “ugly duckling sign”

Question 23

Cool, clammy skin

Answer 23

Diaphoresis

Question 24

So-called "hard skin" associated with chronic connective tissue ailment & decreased mobility (rough, leathery, scar tissue like):

Answer 24

Scleroderma

Question 25

Bright red dots, slightly raised, smooth, small in size, & normal finding in adults 30+ years old:

Answer 25

Cherry angiomas (senile)

Question 26

Contusion:

Answer 26

Bruise

Question 27

Lesions that start where they originate:

Answer 27

Primary lesions

Question 28

Flat, circumscribed, less than 1 cm and strictly a color change: (Ex - freckle, petechiae)

Answer 28

Macule

Question 29

Lesion that can be felt due to epidermis superficial thickening (Ex - Wart *Verruca*)

Answer 29

Papule

Question 30

Macules with size (1 cm+): (Ex - Vitiligo)

Answer 30

Patch

Question 31

Papule with a surface elevation greater than 1cm in width: (Ex - Psoriasis) -

Answer 31

Plaque

Question 32

Greater than 1cm in size, solid and elevated; can extend deeper than a papule into the dermis: (Ex - Xanthoma)

Answer 32

Nodule

Question 33

Somewhat irregular shape (red/raised) associated with edema, superficial transient,m erythematous, and raised: (Ex - Mosquito bite) -

Answer 33

Wheal

Question 34

A few centimeters or greater in diameter, may be soft or firm, can be benign or malignant:

Answer 34

Tumor

Question 35

Extensive pruritic reaction of several wheals in a collection coming together:

Answer 35

Urticaria (Hives)

Question 36

Toxic epidermal necrolysis, usually a SCAR from a medication:

Answer 36

Steven Johnson Syndrome

Question 37

Cavity of so-called free fluid, elevated, and up to 1cm in size - "blister-like":

Answer 37

Vesicles

Question 38

Cavity of free-fluid that is larger than 1 cm and can rupture with ease (Ex - burn, contact dermatitis):

Answer 38

Bulla

Question 39

What reaction occurs when vancomycin is given too fast?

Answer 39

Red-man syndrome

Question 40

Fluid filled cavity enclosed by a capsule within the dermis or subcutaneous tissue:

Answer 40

Cyst

Question 41

Cavity containing pus (OR turbid fluid) that is elevated and circumscribed (Ex - Acne):

Answer 41

Pustule

Question 42

Evolution of a primary lesion over a period of time with a resultant change:

Answer 42

Secondary lesion

Question 43

Depression, irregular in shape, potential bleeding & can leave scar upon healing:

Answer 43

Ulcer

Question 44

Superficial abrasion that is self-inflicted, described as scratches from impressive amount of itching:

Answer 44

Excoriation

Question 45

Repaired skin lesion with loss of normal tissue and replacement using collagen (connective tissue); so-called permanent fibrotic change:

Answer 45

Scar

Question 46

Excess scar tissue outside of the original injury site, benign in nature:

Answer 46

Keloid

Question 47

Scales, crusts, fissures, ulcers, and scars are all examples of?

Answer 47

Secondary lesions

Question 48

Macule, papule, nodule, tumors, plaques, wheals, vesicles, bulla, and pustules are all examples of what?

Answer 48

Primary lesions

Question 49

Non-blanchable erythema with intact skin:

Answer 49

State 1 Pressure Injury

Question 50

Partial-thickness skin loss - Epidermis loss with an exposed dermis layer but NO visible fat or deep tissue:

Answer 50

Stage 2 Pressure Injury

Question 51

Associated with lack of perfusion, oxygenation and interruption of vasculature of body tissue - Commonly found over a bony landmark:

Answer 51

Pressure Injury

Question 52

Full-thickness skin loss with an injury that extends within the subcutaneous tissue layer, fat and granulation tissue is exposed, NO visible muscle, tendon, or bone structures:

Answer 52

Stage 3 Pressure Injury

Question 53

Full thickness skin & tissue loss with all skin layers involved & supporting tissue involvement - Bone, muscle, and tendons visible. Can include slough & eschar, also has a high potential for tunneling:

Answer 53

Stage 4 Pressure Injury

Question 54

Wound bed with so-called stringy matter:

Answer 54

Slough

Question 55

Necrotic tissue:

Answer 55

Eschar

Question 56

When a pressure injury has tunneled, what type of dressing do we use?

Answer 56

Wet to dry wound dressing

Question 57

Classified as anything else, very deep tissue injury that is unstagable:

Answer 57

Stage 5 Pressure Injury

Question 58

Nail clubbing associated with congenitial heart disease, pulmonary pathology & lung cancer:

Answer 58

So-called profile sign

Question 59

"Liver spots" seen in older adults & are not considered malignant - No need for treatment:

Answer 59

Lentigines (senile)

Question 60

Areas of pigmentation that are thick and raised, may appear crusty / scaly, or so-called warty:

Answer 60

Keratoses

Question 61

Have a so-called "stuck on" appearance and are NOT associated with cancer:

Answer 61

Seborrheic keratosis

Question 62

Plaques that are scaly, red-ten, with raised rough edges & are associated with sun exposure. They are also premalignant (with the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma:

Answer 62

Actinic keratosis

Question 63

So-called normal skin overgrowth that can be characterized as polyp-like:

Answer 63

Acrochordons (skin tags)

Question 64

Port-wine stain:

Answer 64

Vascular lesion