Question 1

Which layer of the skin contains most of the vital structures such as hair follicles, pressure receptors, and glands?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Question 2

A patient presents with a small, flat, non-palpable discoloration on the skin. Which term best describes this lesion?

Accepted Answer

Macule

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct combined adjective form for a rash consisting of both macules and papules?

Accepted Answer

Maculopapular

Question 4

A patient has a highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the 'human itch mite.' What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Scabies

Question 5

Which of the following is a premalignant lesion caused by excessive exposure to sunlight and is also known as solar keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Actinic keratosis

Question 6

A patient presents with a chronic, noninfectious skin disorder characterized by silvery-white scales over round, raised, reddened plaques. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

Question 7

Which diagnostic technique involves the removal of debris, foreign objects, and necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing?

Accepted Answer

Debridement

Question 8

A patient has a malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes, often presenting as a darkly pigmented lesion with irregular borders. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Malignant melanoma

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the ABCDs of malignant melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A stands for Asymmetry, B for Borders, C for Color, D for Diameter

Question 10

A patient presents with a localized collection of pus due to invasion of pus-forming bacteria. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Abscess

Question 11

Which of the following procedures uses subfreezing temperatures to destroy abnormal tissue?

Accepted Answer

Cryosurgery

Question 12

A patient with a history of AIDS presents with soft, purple-brown nodules on the feet that gradually spread. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of melanin in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Provides color and protects against UV radiation

Question 14

A patient presents with a thickened, overgrown area of the cornified epithelium, often seen in warts or calluses. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis

Question 15

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the nails?

Accepted Answer

Onychomycosis

Question 16

A patient presents with a tear in the skin after an accident. What is the medical term for this type of wound?

Accepted Answer

Laceration

Question 17

Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly affects the middle third of the face, causing persistent redness?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea

Question 18

A patient presents with a closed sac in the sacrococcygeal area of the back, sometimes noted at birth as a dimple. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal cyst

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct term for a small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin, such as a pimple?

Accepted Answer

Papule

Question 20

A patient presents with a chronic fungal infection of the skin on the foot, characterized by scaling and itching. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Tinea pedis

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