Question 1

A patient presents with a burn that has destroyed both the epidermis and the entire dermis, resulting in a painless, charred area. Which classification best describes this burn?

Accepted Answer

3rd degree burn

Question 2

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the production of vitamin D when exposed to UV radiation?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 3

A splinter penetrates the skin of the sole of the foot, almost to the papillary region of the dermis. Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why a light-skinned person may appear pink when they become overheated?

Accepted Answer

The blood vessels of the dermis have undergone vasodilation, bringing a greater volume of blood to the skin

Question 5

Which layer of the epidermis is LEAST protected by melanin?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum

Question 6

A patient has skin that is slightly blue in color. A likely treatment for this person might be:

Accepted Answer

Giving the patient supplemental oxygen by mask

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the dermis is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It contains blood vessels and nerve fibers

Question 8

Which layer of the dermis is responsible for the tension lines in the skin and constitutes 80% of the dermis?

Accepted Answer

The reticular layer

Question 9

Which of the following is the most important risk factor for skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Overexposure to UV radiation

Question 10

Which type of skin cancer appears as a scaly reddened plaque and tends to grow rapidly and metastasize?

Accepted Answer

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 11

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for cell division and replacement?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 12

A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order?

Accepted Answer

Corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the root hair plexus?

Accepted Answer

It allows the hair to assist in touch sensation

Question 14

Which of the following is the first threat to life from a massive third-degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophic fluid loss

Question 15

Which of the following is most likely to result from the increased sebaceous activity during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Increased oiliness of the skin

Question 16

Dr. Foster has a bald head and has tried to grow hair for years. Unfortunately, his remedies are not working. What may be the major contributor to his male pattern baldness (MPB)?

Accepted Answer

DHT

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the hypodermis?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a shock absorber and insulates the body

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the blood supply to the skin?

Accepted Answer

The dermis contains blood vessels, but the epidermis does not

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Melanomas are rare but must be removed quickly to prevent them from metastasizing

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Accepted Answer

They protect the skin from UV damage when keratinocytes cover the melanin

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