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424 Chapter 16 ■ MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ
Chapter Sixteen
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
In the box write the letter of the choice that is the definition of the term or best answers the
question. There is only one correct answer for each question.
1. A type of epithelial cell in the
epidermis is a: ………………………………
A. Adipocyte
B. Neuron
C. Chondrocyte
D. Histiocyte
E. Squamous cell
2. Dermis: ……………………………………….
A. Basal layer of skin
B. Middle layer of skin
C. Epithelial layer
D. Above the epidermis
E. Subcutaneous tissue
3. A hard protein material found in the
epidermis: ……………………………………
A. Melanin
B. Sebum
C. Keratin
D. Collagen
E. Cerumen
4. Structural protein found in skin and
connective tissue: ………………………….
A. Cartilage
B. Collagen
C. Cerumen
D. Melanin
E. Sebum
5. Xer/o means: ………………………………..
A. Dry
B. Scaly
C. Thick
D. Yellow
E. White
6. Pertaining to under a nail: ………………
A. Hypodermic
B. Hypoglossal
C. Epidermis
D. Subcutaneous
E. Subungual
7. What is a combining form
meaning skin? ………………………………
A. Ichthy/o
B. Adip/o
C. Cutane/o
D. Pachy/o
E. Xanth/o
8. Absence of pigment in skin: …………….
A. Erythroderma
B. Melanism
C. Xanthoderma
D. Dermatitis
E. Albinism
9. Inflammation of the soft tissue
around a nail: ……………………………….
A. Onychomycosis
B. Erythema
C. Epidermolysis
D. Paronychia
E. Dermatitis
10. Profuse sweating: ………………………….
A. Anhidrosis
B. Diaphoresis
C. Hidradenitis
D. Seborrhea
E. Keratosis
11. Fungal infection: …………………………..
A. Leukoderma
B. Keratosis
C. Erythema
D. Trichomycosis
E. Seborrhea
12. Fatty mass within a sebaceous
gland: ………………………………………….
A. Steatoma
B. Lipoma
C. Pilosebaceous
D. Onychophagia
E. Verrucae
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13. A wheal is a/an: …………………………….
A. Macule
B. Wart
C. Polyp
D. Ulcer
E. Hive
14. Bullae: ………………………………………..
A. Papules
B. Macules
C. Fissures
D. Large blisters
E. Nodules
15. Pustule: ………………………………………
A. Cyst
B. Pruritus
C. Urticaria
D. Small abscess
E. Ecchymoses
16. Itching: ……………………………………….
A. Pruritis
B. Petechiae
C. Alopecia
D. Purpura
E. Pruritus
17. Keloid: ………………………………………..
A. Thickened scar
B. Leukoplakia
C. Comedo
D. Callus
E. Wart
18. Inflammatory disease of the joints and
collagen of the skin; can affect
other organs of the body: ………………..
A. Impetigo
B. Systemic lupus erythematosus
C. Mycosis fungoides
D. Actinic keratosis
E. Eczema
19. Moles that can develop into
malignant melanoma: …………………….
A. Basal cell carcinomas
B. Squamous cell carcinomas
C. Verrucae
D. Dysplastic nevi
E. Polyps
20. Bed sore; break in continuity
of skin: ………………………………………..
A. Leukoplakia
B. Psoriasis
C. Tinea
D. Decubitus ulcer
E. Scleroderma
21. Chronic recurrent dermatosis with
silvery gray scales covering red
patches in skin: …………………………….
A. Leukoplakia
B. Psoriasis
C. Tinea
D. Decubitus ulcer
E. Scleroderma
22. A dermatomycosis: ………………………..
A. Leukoplakia
B. Psoriasis
C. Tinea
D. Decubitus ulcer
E. Scleroderma
23. White patches on a mucous
membrane of tongue or cheek: …………
A. Leukoplakia
B. Psoriasis
C. Tinea
D. Decubitus ulcer
E. Scleroderma
24. Connective tissue in the
skin hardens: ………………………………..
A. Leukoplakia
B. Psoriasis
C. Tinea
D. Decubitus ulcer
E. Scleroderma
25. Layers of growth are removed
and examined microscopically: …………
A. Fungal test
B. Scratch test
C. Mohs surgery
D. Cryosurgery
E. Punch biopsy
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Chapter Sixteen
VOCABULARY QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Match the following terms with their meanings below:
albino cuticle epidermis
apocrine sweat gland dermis epithelium
basal layer eccrine sweat gland hair follicle
collagen
1. Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue _________________________________
2. Middle layer of the skin _____________________________________________________________
3. Layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body _________________________
4. Sac within which each hair grows _____________________________________________________
5. Person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin) ________________________________________
6. Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate ___________________________________
7. Most numerous of sweat producing glands in the skin ____________________________________
8. Deepest region of the epidermis; it gives rise to all the epidermal cells _______________________
9. Large dermal exocrine gland; located in axilla and genitals _________________________________
10. Outermost layer of the skin __________________________________________________________
B. Match the following terms with their meanings below:
adipocyte paronychium stratified
integumentary system pore stratum corneum
keratin sebaceous gland subcutaneous layer
lunula sebum
melanin squamous epithelium
1. Fat cell __________________________________________________________________________
2. Tiny opening on the surface of the skin ________________________________________________
3. Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands ____________________________________________
4. Half-moon–shaped white area at the base of a nail _______________________________________
5. Soft tissue surrounding the nail border ________________________________________________
6. Arranged in layers _________________________________________________________________
7. Flat scale-like cells comprising the epidermis ___________________________________________
8. Major skin pigment ________________________________________________________________
9. Hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails ______________________________
10. Innermost layer of the skin, containing fatty tissue ______________________________________
11. The skin and its accessory structures, such as hair and nails _______________________________
12. Outermost layer of the epidermis; consists of flattened keratinized cells ______________________
13. Oil-secreting gland in the dermis; associated with hair follicles _____________________________
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Chapter Sixteen
TERMINOLOGY QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Using the following word parts, create or complete terms based on the following definitions:
adip/o cutane/o -itis -plasty
albin/o derm/o, dermat/o -lysis epi-
caus/o diaphor/o -ose sub-
cauter/o -algia -ous
1. Burning pain: _____________________________________________________________________
2. Scraping away skin (to treat acne or fine wrinkles): _______________________________ abrasion
3. Pertaining to under the skin: ________________________________________________________
4. Pertaining to fat: __________________________________________________________________
5. Uppermost (outermost) layer of the skin: ________________________________________ dermis
6. Specialist in the study of skin: __________________________________________________ logist
7. Genetic tendency to have allergic inflammation of the skin: atopic __________________________
8. Condition of little or no skin pigment: ______________________________________________ ism
9. Instrument used to burn tissue: electro _______________________________________________ y
10. Surgical repair of the skin: __________________________________________________________
11. Loosening of the outer layer of skin: __________________________________________________
12. Condition of sweating: ___________________________________________________________ esis
B. Using the following word parts, create or complete terms based on the following definitions:
erythem/o kerat/o myc/o -oma
erythemat/o leuk/o onych/o -osis
hidr/o lip/o -cyte
ichthy/o melan/o -ia
1. Overgrowth and thickening of stratum corneum: _____________________________________ osis
2. Benign tumor of fat tissue: __________________________________________________________
3. Condition of lack of sweating: an _____________________________________________________
4. Redness of the skin: _______________________________________________________________ a
5. White plaques on the skin or mucous membranes: __________________________________ plakia
6. Dark, pigmented cell in the skin: _____________________________________________________
7. Dry, scaly skin: _________________________________________________________________ osis
8. Removal of subcutaneous fat tissue: _____________________________________________ suction
9. Malignant tumor of pigmented cells in the skin: _________________________________________
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10. Abnormal condition of fungal infection: _______________________________________________
11. Separation of the nail (plate) from the nail bed: _____________________________________ lysis
12. Abnormal condition of fungal infection in a nail: _____________________________________ osis
13. Swelling and infection of soft tissue around a nail: par ____________________________________
C. Using the following word parts, create or complete terms based on the following definitions:
phyt/o seb/o ungu/o -ectomy
pil/o squam/o xanth/o -oma
py/o steat/o xer/o hyper–
rhytid/o trich/o -al sub-
1. Removal of wrinkles: _______________________________________________________________
2. Pertaining to under a nail: __________________________________________________________
3. Collection of fatty material in a cyst: ______________________________________________ oma
4. Pus within the skin: ___________________________________________________________ derma
5. Very dry skin: __________________________________________________________________ osis
6. Nodules of lipid (yellowish) material develop under the skin: ___________________________ oma
7. Excessive amount of hair growth __________________________________________________ osis
8. Pertaining to skin cells that are scale-like: _________________________________ ous epithelium
9. Excessive secretion from sebaceous glands: _______________________________________ orrhea
10. Abnormal condition of fungal infection of the skin: dermato ____________________________ osis
11. Pertaining to hair follicles and glands that secrete sebum: _________________________ sebaceous
D. Match the following combining forms for colors with their meanings below (HINT: some
combining forms will have the same meanings).
albin/o cyan/o leuk/o xanth/o
anthrac/o eosin/o lute/o
chlor/o erythr/o melan/o
cirrh/o jaund/o poli/o
1. gray ____________________________________________________________________________
2. blue ____________________________________________________________________________
3. black ____________________________________________________________________________
4. green ___________________________________________________________________________
5. white ___________________________________________________________________________
6. rosy _____________________________________________________________________________
7. yellow ___________________________________________________________________________
8. tawny yellow _____________________________________________________________________
9. red _____________________________________________________________________________
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Chapter Sixteen
PATHOLOGY QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Match the following cutaneous lesions with their descriptions below:
crust fissure papule ulcer
cyst macule polyp vesicle
erosion nodule pustule wheal
1. Small collection of clear fluid (serum); blister ___________________________________________
2. Growth extending from the surface of a mucous membrane _______________________________
3. Thick-walled, closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material _____________________________
4. Flat lesion, measuring less than 1 cm in diameter: freckle _________________________________
5. Collection of dried serum and cellular debris ___________________________________________
6. Smooth edematous area that is redder and paler than surrounding skin _____________________
7. Solid, round or oval elevated lesion equal to or more than 1 cm
in diameter _______________________________________________________________________
8. Groove or crack-like sore ___________________________________________________________
9. Small (less than 1 cm in diameter), solid elevation of the skin ______________________________
10. Papule containing pus ______________________________________________________________
11. Wearing away or loss of epidermis ____________________________________________________
12. Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes (deeper than an erosion) ______________________
B. Match the following pathologic terminology with descriptions given below:
acne cellulitis exanthematous viral diseases urticaria
alopecia eczema petechiae
burns ecchymoses pruritus
1. Acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin ______________________
2. Itching __________________________________________________________________________
3. Chronic papular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased
sebum production _________________________________________________________________
4. Absence of hair from areas where it normally grows ______________________________________
5. Small pinpoint hemorrhages ________________________________________________________
6. Diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain,
and swelling ______________________________________________________________________
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7. Injury to tissue caused by heat contact ________________________________________________
8. Bluish black (purplish large lesions) on the skin ________________________________________
9. Rubella, rubeola, and varicella are examples ____________________________________________
10. Inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular lesions (atopic dermatitis is an
example) _________________________________________________________________________
C. Match the following pathologic terminology with descriptions given below:
callus keloid scleroderma vitiligo
gangrene psoriasis systemic lupus erythematosus
impetigo scabies tinea
1. Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs
(butterfly erythematous rash is characteristic) __________________________________________
2. Infection of the skin caused by a fungus _______________________________________________
3. Hypertrophied, thickened scar occurring after trauma or surgical
incision _________________________________________________________________________
4. Loss of pigmentation in areas of the skin _______________________________________________
5. Chronic, progressive disease of skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of
connective tissue __________________________________________________________________
6. Chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly red patches covered by silvery
gray scales _______________________________________________________________________
7. Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply ______________________________________
8. Contagious parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus ____________________________
9. Increased growth of cells in the keratin layer of the epidermis caused by
pressure or friction ________________________________________________________________
10. Bacterial inflammatory skin disease marked by vesicles, pustules,
and crusted-over lesions ____________________________________________________________
D. Match the following pathologic terminology with descriptions given below:
basal cell carcinoma leukoplakia squamous cell carcinoma
Kaposi sarcoma malignant melanoma urticaria (hives)
keratosis nevus verruca
1. Pigmented lesion of the skin; a mole __________________________________________________
2. Thickened and rough lesion of the epidermis; associated with aging
or skin damage ___________________________________________________________________
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3. Epidermal growth (wart) caused by a virus _____________________________________________
4. Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis __________________________________
5. Malignant, vascular, neoplastic growth characterized by
cutaneous nodules _________________________________________________________________
6. White, thickened patches on mucous membrane tissue
of the tongue or cheek _____________________________________________________________
7. Malignant tumor of squamous epithelial cells in the epidermis _____________________________
8. Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes ___________________________________________
9. Acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin ______________________
432 Chapter 16 ■ LABORATORY TESTS AND CLINICAL PROCEDURES QUIZ
Chapter Sixteen
LABORATORY TESTS AND
CLINICAL PROCEDURES QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
Match the names for the following laboratory tests and clinical procedures with their
descriptions below:
bacterial analyses electrodesiccation skin biopsy
cryosurgery fungal tests skin testing
curettage Mohs micrographic surgery
1. Use of subfreezing temperatures (liquid nitrogen application)
to destroy tissue ___________________________________________________________________
2. Suspected malignant lesions are removed and examined microscopically in a
pathology laboratory _______________________________________________________________
3. Tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark _____________________________________
4. Samples of skin are examined for presence of microorganisms _____________________________
5. Substances are injected intradermally or applied to the skin and results
are observed ______________________________________________________________________
6. Thin layers of malignant tissue are removed and each is examined
microscopically ___________________________________________________________________
7. Scrapings from skin lesions, hair specimens, or nail clippings are sent to a laboratory for
culture and microscopic examination (KOH test may be used) _____________________________
8. Use of a sharp dermal instrument (shaped like a spoon) to scrape
away a lesion _____________________________________________________________________
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Chapter Sixteen
ABBREVIATIONS QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
On the line provided, give meanings for the following abbreviations, then write each abbreviation
next to its explanation below:
1. ABCDE __________________________________________________________________________
2. bx ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Derm. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. DLE ____________________________________________________________________________
5. PPD ____________________________________________________________________________
6. PUVA ___________________________________________________________________________
7. SC _____________________________________________________________________________
8. SLE ____________________________________________________________________________
a. __________ Treatment for psoriasis and
other skin conditions
b. __________ Photo-sensitive scaling,
plaque-like, superficial eruption of the
skin
c. __________ Study of the skin
d. __________ Under the skin
e. __________ Skin test for tuberculosis
f. __________ Characteristics associated
with melanoma
g. __________ Autoimmune inflammatory
disease of collagen in skin, joints, and
internal organs
h. __________ Removal of tissue and
microscopic examination
434 Chapter 16 ■ EXERCISE QUIZ
Chapter Sixteen
EXERCISE QUIZ
Name: ______________________________
A. Select from the following to complete the sentences below:
adipocyte cuticle lunula stratum corneum
basal layer dermis melanin
collagen keratin sebum
1. A fat cell is a ______________________________________________________________________
2. The half-moon–shaped white area at the base of a nail is called the __________________________
3. A structural protein found in skin and connective tissue is ________________________________
4. A black pigment found in the epidermis is ______________________________________________
5. The deepest region of the epidermis is the ______________________________________________
6. The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of flattened keratinized
cells is the _______________________________________________________________________
7. An oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands is ________________________________________
8. The middle layer of the skin is the corium or ___________________________________________
9. A hard protein material found in epidermis, hair, and nails is ______________________________
10. A band of epidermis at the base and side of the nail plate is the _____________________________
B. Complete the following terms from their meanings given below:
11. The outermost layer of skin: epi ______________________________________________________
12. Profuse sweating: dia _______________________________________________________________
13. Excessive secretion from sebaceous glands: sebo ________________________________________
14. Inflammation and swelling of soft tissue around a nail: par ________________________________
15. Fungal infection of hands and feet: dermato ____________________________________________
16. Burning sensation (pain) in the skin: caus ______________________________________________
C. Build medical terms from the definitions and word parts given:
17. surgical repair of the skin: dermato ___________________________________________________
18. pertaining to under the skin: sub _____________________________________________________
19. abnormal condition of lack of sweat: an ________________________________________________
20. abnormal condition of proliferation of keratinized cells: kerat ______________________________
21. abnormal condition of dry, scaly (fish-like) skin: ______________________________________ osis
22. loosening of the epidermis: epidermo _________________________________________________
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23. yellow tumor (nodule under the skin): _____________________________________________ oma
24. under the nail: sub ________________________________________________________________
25. abnormal condition of nail fungus: onycho _____________________________________________
D. Match the cutaneous lesion with its meaning below.
cyst macule papule pustule vesicle
fissure nodule polyp ulcer wheal
26. circumscribed collection of clear fluid (blister) __________________________________________
27. smooth, slightly elevated edematous area (hive) _________________________________________
28. discolored, flat lesion (freckle or patch) ________________________________________________
29. groove or crack-like sore ____________________________________________________________
30. mushroom-like growth extending from the surface of a mucous membrane __________________
31. circumscribed collection of pus ______________________________________________________
32. closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material ________________________________________
33. open sore or erosion of skin _________________________________________________________
34. solid elevation of the skin (pimple) ____________________________________________________
35. larger than 1 cm solid elevation of the skin _____________________________________________
E. Give medical terms for the following:
36. baldness ________________________ 39. purplish, macular patch ______________________
37. itching _________________________ 40. loss of pigment in skin _______________________
38. blackhead _______________________ 41. small pinpoint hemorrhages __________________
F. Give the term that fits the definition (some letters or word parts are given):
42. contagious parasitic infection with intense pruritus: sc ___________________________________
43. white patches on mucous membrane of tongue or cheek: leuko ____________________________
44. characterized by a rash: ex __________________________________________________________
45. colored pigmentation of the skin (mole): n _____________________________________________
46. acute, allergic reaction in which hives develop: u ________________________________________
47. large blisters: b ___________________________________________________________________
48. raised, thickened scar: k ____________________________________________________________
49. sac of fluid and hair over the sacral region of the back: p _______________________________ cyst
50. chickenpox: v _____________________________________________________________________
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G. Match the pathologic skin condition with its description below:
acne gangrene psoriasis tinea
decubitus ulcer impetigo scleroderma
eczema malignant melanoma systemic lupus erythematosus
51. Buildup of sebum and keratin in pores of the skin leading
to papular and pustular eruptions ____________________________________________________
52. Fungal skin infection ______________________________________________________________
53. Chronic hardening and shrinking of connective tissue ____________________________________
54. Bedsore _________________________________________________________________________
55. Necrosis of skin tissue resulting from ischemia _________________________________________
56. Contagious, infectious pyoderma _____________________________________________________
57. Chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by silvery gray scales covering red patches
on the skin _______________________________________________________________________
58. Cancerous tumor composed of melanocytes ____________________________________________
59. Widespread inflammatory disease of joints and collagen of the skin with “butterfly”
rash on the face ___________________________________________________________________
60. Chronic or acute inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, pustular,
or papular lesions _________________________________________________________________
H. Give short answers for the following:
61. Two skin tests for allergy are ______________________________________________________ and
_________________________________________________________________________________
62. A surgical procedure to core out a disk of skin for microscopic
analysis is a ______________________________________________________________________
63. The procedure in which thin layers of malignant growth are removed and each is
microscopically analyzed is __________________________________________________________
64. Moles that do not form properly and may progress to form
melanomas are called ______________________________________________________________
65. Destruction of tissue by intensely cold temperatures is called ______________________________
Chapter 16 ■ DICTATION AND COMPREHENSION QUIZ: VOCABULARY 437
Chapter Sixteen
DICTATION AND COMPREHENSION QUIZ:
VOCABULARY, COMBINING FORMS,
AND SUFFIXES
Name: ______________________________
A. Dictation of Terms
1. ____________________________________ 11. ______________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 12. ______________________________________
3. ____________________________________ 13. ______________________________________
4. ____________________________________ 14. ______________________________________
5. ____________________________________ 15. ______________________________________
6. ____________________________________ 16. ______________________________________
7. ____________________________________ 17. ______________________________________
8. ____________________________________ 18. ______________________________________
9. ____________________________________ 19. ______________________________________
10. ____________________________________ 20. ______________________________________
B. Comprehension of Terms: Match number of the above term with its meaning below.
______ Tumor of fatty tissue
______ Half-moon–shaped white area at the base of a nail
______ Condition of absence of pigment in the skin
______ Pigment that gives the skin color
______ Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
______ Intensely unpleasant burning sensation in skin
______ Scraping away of skin (to remove tattoos or fine wrinkles)
______ Pertaining to redness of the skin
______ Condition of absence of sweating
______ Baldness
______ Condition of white plaques (spots or patches) on the tongue or cheek
______ Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed
______ Inflammation of skin with yellow or brown-gray greasy scales (dandruff)
______ Pertaining to under a nail
______ Inflammation and swelling of the soft tissue around the nail
______ Dry skin
______ Pertaining to hair and glands that secrete sebum
______ Abnormal condition of thickened area of the epidermis
______ Abnormal condition of a fungal infection of the skin
______ Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue