$$\text{Total Burned Area} = \text{Number of Regions Burned} \times 9\%$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

It covers the body surface, providing a protective barrier and preventing water loss.

Question 2

A patient presents with a shiny, dome-shaped, pearly lesion on their face. Which type of skin cancer is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 3

Which layer of the epidermis contains dividing cells and is responsible for generating new skin cells?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 4

A burn patient has damage to both the epidermis and upper dermis, with red, painful blisters. What degree of burn is this?

Accepted Answer

2nd degree

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

Question 6

A person with jaundice will have yellowish skin and eyes due to which underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

Liver disease

Question 7

Which of the following glands is responsible for making sweat to help cool the body?

Accepted Answer

Sudoriferous gland

Question 8

A patient presents with a pink, raised, water-filled lesion with yellow crust, most likely caused by bacterial infection. What is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why skin is considered an organ?

Accepted Answer

It performs multiple functions and contains several tissue types.

Question 10

Which equation correctly represents the calculation for the percentage of body surface area burned using the Rule of Nines?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Total Burned Area} = 	ext{Number of Regions Burned} 	imes 9\%$$

Question 11

Which skin structure is responsible for anchoring hair to the skin and is associated with oil production?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous gland

Question 12

A patient with cyanosis will most likely present with which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Blue or bluish color in skin and nail beds

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct description of the stratum corneum?

Accepted Answer

Layer containing dead cells with tough keratin protein

Question 14

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Question 15

A patient with severe burns has lost the protective barrier of skin, leading to increased risk of which complication?

Accepted Answer

Infection due to loss of barrier

Question 16

Which of the following is a connective tissue membrane that lines joint cavities and produces fluid for lubrication?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membrane

Question 17

Which of the following is a plausible explanation for why sweat glands help regulate body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Sweat glands produce sweat, which cools the body when it evaporates.

Question 18

A patient presents with red lesions and silvery scales on their skin, which is most likely caused by an autoimmune disease. What is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct ABCD rule for identifying malignant melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A = asymmetry, B = border irregularity, C = color variation, D = diameter greater than 6mm

Question 20

Which equation best represents the relationship between sweat evaporation and heat loss from the body?

Accepted Answer

$$Q = m 	imes L_v$$

Skin and Body Membranes: Structure, Function, and Clinical Aspects

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