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 the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis, with blisters and erythema. According to the classification of burns, what degree is this burn?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness)

Question 3

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

Papillary layer of the dermis

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A fungal infection of the nail

Question 5

Which of the following glands is responsible for secreting sebum?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous gland

Question 6

A patient with cystic fibrosis is undergoing a sweat test. What is the test measuring?

Accepted Answer

The level of chloride concentration in sweat

Question 7

Which combining form means 'wrinkle' in the term 'rhytidoplasty'?

Accepted Answer

rhytid/o

Question 8

A patient is prescribed an agent to relieve itching. Which class of drug is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Antipruritic

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

Contracts to cause hair to stand up

Question 10

A patient is undergoing a Mantoux test. What is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?

Accepted Answer

It is the most common type of skin cancer in older adults

Question 12

Which term refers to a surgical repair of wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Rhytidoplasty

Question 13

A patient presents with a sudden onset of inflamed, ulcerative, and crusting lesions on the upper trunk and face, fever, and joint inflammation. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acne fulminans

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Secrete sweat for body cooling

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A patient is treated with Retin-A (tretinoin). What is the most likely indication for this medication?

Accepted Answer

Acne vulgaris

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the skin that helps prevent dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting excessive loss of water and electrolytes

Question 18

Which diagnostic test involves microscopic examination of tissue scraped from a pustule to identify viral infection?

Accepted Answer

Tzanck test

Question 19

A patient receives a skin graft from a pig. What is the correct term for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Xenograft

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of keratolytic agents?

Accepted Answer

Promote loosening of keratin layers of the skin

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