Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Digestion

Question 2

A patient presents with a burn that involves all of the epidermis and dermis, appears leathery, and is painless. According to the characteristics of burns by depth, what type of burn is this?

Accepted Answer

Full thickness (third degree)

Question 3

Which layer of the skin is responsible for fingerprints and footprints due to its papillae?

Accepted Answer

Papillary layer of the dermis

Question 4

Which accessory structure of the skin is responsible for secreting sebum?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous gland

Question 5

A patient is diagnosed with onychomycosis. Based on the medical terminology, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection of the nail

Question 6

Which of the following drugs would be most appropriate to treat a fungal infection of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal agent

Question 7

A patient is experiencing excessive itching due to an allergic reaction. Which type of drug would be most appropriate to relieve this symptom?

Accepted Answer

Antipruritic agent

Question 8

Which diagnostic test is used to determine the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by injecting PPD intradermally?

Accepted Answer

Mantoux test

Question 9

Which combining form means 'wrinkle' and is used in the term for surgical repair of wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

rhytid/o

Question 10

A patient has a skin graft taken from their own thigh to cover a burn on their arm. What is this procedure called?

Accepted Answer

Autograft

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of eccrine sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Secrete sweat for cooling by evaporation

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'hypodermic'?

Accepted Answer

hypo- = under, derm = skin, -ic = pertaining to

Question 13

A patient presents with a rapidly growing, ulcerated lesion on the upper trunk, fever, and joint inflammation. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Acne fulminans

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the epidermis is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of five strata, including the stratum corneum.

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

Attaches to hair follicle and causes hair to stand up

Question 16

A patient with cystic fibrosis is likely to have which abnormal laboratory finding?

Accepted Answer

Increased chloride in sweat

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the function of sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Secrete oil for lubrication

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct definition of 'excoriation'?

Accepted Answer

A process of scraping out the corium

Question 19

Which of the following is a plausible reason why older adults are more prone to skin irregularities such as wrinkles and loss of tone?

Accepted Answer

Decrease in collagen and elastic fibers

Question 20

A patient is prescribed Retin-A (tretinoin). For which condition is this medication most likely being used?

Accepted Answer

Acne vulgaris

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