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Chapter 8 Reviqw
Chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a: | tumor |
| A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a: | keloid |
| A closed comedo is also known as a: | whitehead |
| Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as: | prickly heat |
| Which term refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances? | contact dermatitis |
| Another name for a nevus is a: | birthmark |
| Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin? | vitiligo |
| When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing | blackheads |
| The scab on a sore is an example of a(n): | crust |
| Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called: | hyperpigmentation |
| an uncommon place for allergic contact dermatitis on a client is the: | soles of the feet |
| Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion? | keloid |
| A person with albinism will have: | Silky white hair |
| Which of these conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions? | impetigo |
| Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye? | conjunctivitis |
| The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis is to: | wear gloves when working with irritating chemicals |
| An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n): | ulcer |
| A callus is a _____ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin | keratoma |
| When should you apply sunscreen? | at least 30 minutes before sun exposure |
| A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling | papule |
| Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by: | red, flaky skin |
| Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne? | cyst |
| A _____ is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape. | stain |
| Telangiectasis is defined as: | distended or dilated surface blood vessels |
| A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a: | nodule |
| Which of these is NOT an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor? | ethnicity |
| Which extrinsic skin-aging factor has the greatest impact on how skin ages? | sun exposure |
| Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is: | bromhidrosis |
| A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained of fluid. | tubercle |
| What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for? | diameter |
| To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least: | 15 |
| A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin. | primary lesion |
| Where do comedones appear most frequently? | T-zone |
| A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a: | fissure |
| A predisposition to acne is based on: | heredity and horomones |
| Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of: | oxygen |
| Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes _____ in many people. | vesicles |
| The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose. | rosacea |
| Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the: | sebaceous glands |
| A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs | lesion |
| Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore? | herpes simplex I |
| Cicatrix is another name for a(n): | scar |
| Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays? | UVA rays |
| Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers? | UVB |
| Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal? | psoriasis |
| A deficiency in perspiration is called: | anhidrosis |
| Which of the following is NOT an example of an intrinsic skin-aging factor? | sun exposure |
| Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of which type of skin cancer? | malignant melanoma |
| Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by: | scaly red papules or nodules |
| Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are: | milia |
| A(n) _____ product is one that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles. | noncomedogenic |
| A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface. | secondary skin lesion |
| Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin? | dermatitis |
| A freckle is an example of a: | macule |
| When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is: | irritant contact dermatitis |
| Wheals are NOT commonly caused by: | acne |
| The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is: | basal cell carcinoma |
| At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest? | 10 AM to 3 PM |
| A verruca is also known as a: | wart |
| Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to: | retain dead cells in the follicle |
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