Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

Accepted Answer

It provides insulation and stores fat to help regulate body temperature.

Question 2

A patient presents with a raised, purplish-red bruise on their forearm after minor trauma. Which term best describes this finding?

Accepted Answer

Purpura

Question 3

Which combining form and suffix would you use to construct a term meaning 'abnormal condition of dry skin'?

Accepted Answer

$$xer/o$$ and $$-osis$$

Question 4

A dermatologist removes a small section of skin for microscopic examination. Which term best describes the instrument used for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Dermatome

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the loss of skin pigment, resulting in milky white patches?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with 'onychomycosis.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

A fungal infection of the nail

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the difference between an excision and an incision?

Accepted Answer

An excision is the action of cutting out a structure, while an incision is the action of cutting into a structure.

Question 8

A patient with a history of severe sun exposure develops a slow-growing, non-metastasizing tumor in the basal cell layer of the epidermis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

Question 9

Which suffix would you use to indicate 'surgical removal' of a gland?

Accepted Answer

$$-ectomy$$

Question 10

A patient presents with a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by crusty papules forming circular patches. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

Question 11

Which combining form refers to 'black' and is used in the term for a dangerous skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

$$melan/o$$

Question 12

A patient is diagnosed with 'seborrhea.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

Discharge of oil from sebaceous glands

Question 13

Which of the following procedures intentionally destroys tissue using chemicals, electric current, laser, or freezing?

Accepted Answer

Cauterization

Question 14

A patient with a history of allergies presents with pale, reddish, itchy wheals on the skin. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria

Question 15

Which prefix means 'under' or 'below,' as used in the term 'subcutaneous'?

Accepted Answer

sub-

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with 'hidradenitis.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of a sweat gland

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a 'macule'?

Accepted Answer

A flat, discolored spot on the skin

Question 18

A patient presents with a jagged-edged wound caused by tearing of the skin. What is the correct medical term for this injury?

Accepted Answer

Laceration

Question 19

Which abbreviation refers to a laboratory test that identifies bacteria and determines which antibiotics will be effective?

Accepted Answer

C&S

Question 20

A patient with a burn that damages the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, exposing muscle and bone, has what degree of burn?

Accepted Answer

Fourth-degree burn

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