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cahpter 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An ulcer is an area of the skin in which the surface has eroded. | true |
| Acne is associated with hormonal changes that occur during adolescence, pregnancy, and menstruation. | true |
| Punctures that penetrate the skin create an anaerobic environment preferred by the tetanus bacteria. | true |
| Warts are caused by infection with the _____. | Human papilloma virus |
| _____ is a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by bile accumulation in the skin. | Jaundice |
| The main skin pigment, melanin, is interspersed among other cells in the _____. | epidermis |
| Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. | true |
| __ is an abnormal redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow and dilated blood vessels close to the skin's surface. | Erythema |
| Atypical moles are less likely than other moles to develop into melanoma. | false |
| Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. | true |
| The _____ region is the most common area for pressure ulcers to develop. | buttock |
| Candidiasis is an infection caused by a fungus. | true |
| Often the first sign of _____ is a change in the shape, color, size, or feel of an existing mole. | melanoma |
| The prevalence of dermatitis is unknown because many cases are mild or go unreported to doctors. | true |
| Adipose tissue or fat cells in the _____ tissue help insulate the body from heat and cold. | subcutaneous |
| Folliculitis is a superficial _____ infection of the hair follicles. | bacterial |
| The average age of diagnosis of melanoma is _____. | 60 |
| Fungal infections are caused by microscopic yeast and mold that live on the skin, hair, or nails. | true |
| ____-degree or superficial burns affect the epidermis. | first |
| __ is a broad term covering many different disorders characterized by a rash accompanied by pruritis and erythema. | )Dermatitis |
| The etiology of rosacea is _____. | idiopathic |
| Tinea _____, or jock itch, generally affects the groin and upper and inner thighs. | cruris |
| A _____, or pimple, is a solid, elevated area on the skin. | papule |
| _____, or head lice, are common among schoolchildren. | Pedicures humanus capitis |
| Oral herpes can be cured by applying antiviral cream to the lips and affected area. | false |
| The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subdermis. | False |
| The most common skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. | false |
| Herpes complex (HSV-2) is the etiological agent of skin infections known as cold sores or fever blisters. | false |
| Scabies occurs among the homeless and in overcrowded conditions. | true |
| The primary signs of rosacea include flushing, persistent erythema, papules, pustules, and telangiectasias. | true |
| A _____, or freckle, is a discolored spot of the skin. | macule |
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