Unit 7 (con't.) Integumentary System

Question 1

Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, hot liquids, fire, electricity, or chemicals.

Answer 1

Burns

Question 2

Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

Answer 2

Decubitus Ulcer

Question 3

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

Answer 3

Dermis

Question 4

The surface epithelium of the skin, overlying the dermis

Answer 4

Epidermis

Question 5

A localized condition where part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Answer 5

Inflammation

Question 6

Another term for the skin.

Answer 6

Integumentary

Question 7

Parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds.

Answer 7

Lice (pediculosis)

Question 8

Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

Answer 8

Pressure Injury/Ulcer/Sore

Question 9

Temporary outbreak of red, bumpy, scaly, or itchy patches of skin, possibly with blisters or welts.

Answer 9

Rash

Question 10

A contagious, intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, burrowing mite.

Answer 10

Scabies

Question 11

A reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body, causing a painful rash.

Answer 11

Shingles

Question 12

Layer of tissue under the hypodermis.

Answer 12

Subcutaneous Tissue