MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Complete!
Second Edition
CHAPTER
5
The
Integumentary
System
Classroom Response System
Pretest
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What does the combining form
dermat/o mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
skin
hair
nail
eye
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What does the combining form
dermat/o mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
skin
hair
nail
eye
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The swelling that occurs when fluid
accumulates in a confined space is known as
which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
erythema
edema
bruise
cyst
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The swelling that occurs when fluid
accumulates in a confined space is known as
which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
erythema
edema
bruise
cyst
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What is the medical term for yellow that
also describes a sign of liver disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cyanosis
erythema
jaundice
pallor
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What is the medical term for yellow that
also describes a sign of liver disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cyanosis
erythema
jaundice
pallor
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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue
that forms an elevation on the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
keloid
macule
papule
vesicle
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What is an overgrowth of scar tissue
that forms an elevation on the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
keloid
macule
papule
vesicle
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What does the combining form
xer/o mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
moist
itchy
red
dry
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What does the combining form
xer/o mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
moist
itchy
red
dry
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What does the term alopecia
mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
reduction of skin pigmentation
baldness
overgrowth of the hair
contagious skin infection
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What does the term alopecia
mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
reduction of skin pigmentation
baldness
overgrowth of the hair
contagious skin infection
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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin
eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
is known as what?
A.
B.
C.
D.
herpes
scabies
psoriasis
melanoma
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Viral infection resulting in periodic skin
eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
is known as what?
A.
B.
C.
D.
herpes
scabies
psoriasis
melanoma
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What is the medical term for
fungal infection of the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
lupus
impetigo
cellulitis
tinea
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What is the medical term for
fungal infection of the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
lupus
impetigo
cellulitis
tinea
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The term biopsy relates to which
of the following?
A. removing fluid from the spine
B. minor surgery removing tissue for
evaluation
C. minor surgery involving the removal
of an ingrown nail
D. cleaning a wound of dirt and debris
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The term biopsy relates to which
of the following?
A. removing fluid from the spine
B. minor surgery removing tissue for
evaluation
C. minor surgery involving the removal
of an ingrown nail
D. cleaning a wound of dirt and debris
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Which of the following is a chemical
agent that softens or smooths skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
emollient
suspension
syrup
phenol
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Which of the following is a chemical
agent that softens or smooths skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
emollient
suspension
syrup
phenol
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Classroom Response System
Post-test
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Which of the following combining
forms means glands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
kerat/o
seb/o
aden/o
cutane/o
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Which of the following combining
forms means glands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
kerat/o
seb/o
aden/o
cutane/o
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Which word best describes a local uneven
surface of skin caused by fat deposition,
usually found in the thighs and buttocks?
•
•
•
•
cellulite
cicatrix
dermatitis
scleroderma
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Which word best describes a local uneven
surface of skin caused by fat deposition,
usually found in the thighs and buttocks?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cellulite
cicatrix
dermatitis
scleroderma
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Which of the following is the
clinical term for pimple?
A.
B.
C.
D.
pustule
verruca
wheal
comedo
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Which of the following is the
clinical term for pimple?
A.
B.
C.
D.
pustule
verruca
wheal
comedo
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When a person has a laceration,
he has which of the following?
A. a tear or cut by a sharp object with an
irregular surface
B. a narrow break or slit in the skin
C. erosion of skin or a mucous
membrane
D. an injury to the skin caused by
excessive exposure to fire, electricity,
chemicals, or sunlight
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When a person has a laceration,
he has which of the following?
A. a tear or cut by a sharp object
with an irregular surface
B. a narrow break or slit in the skin
C. erosion of skin or a mucous
membrane
D. an injury to the skin caused by
excessive exposure to fire, electricity,
chemicals, or sunlight
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The combining form onych/o
refers to which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
tumor
gland
horny tissue
nail
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The combining form onych/o
refers to which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
tumor
gland
horny tissue
nail
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The suffix -itis refers to which of
the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
self
inflammation
singular
pertaining to
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The suffix -itis refers to which of
the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
self
inflammation
singular
pertaining to
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The prefix par- refers to which of
the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
hidden
sweat
alongside, abnormal
softening
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The prefix par- refers to which of
the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
hidden
sweat
alongside, abnormal
softening
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Which of the following is a skin infection
composed of a cluster of boils?
A.
B.
C.
D.
carcinoma
carbuncle
pustule
herpes
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Which of the following is a skin infection
composed of a cluster of boils?
A.
B.
C.
D.
carcinoma
carbuncle
pustule
herpes
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second Edition
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Which of the following is a skin condition that occurs
when people age and their skin becomes lighter in color
due to reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells in
the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
impetigo
leukoderma
onychomalacia
paronychia
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second Edition
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Which of the following is a skin condition that occurs
when people age and their skin becomes lighter in color
due to reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells in
the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
impetigo
leukoderma
onychomalacia
paronychia
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Which of the following best
describes scabies?
A. a viral infection that produces deep
blisters in clusters
B. a contagious viral infection
C. silvery scaled patches on the skin
D. a skin eruption caused by an itch mite
Medical Terminology: Complete!, Second Edition
Bruce Wingerd
Which of the following best
describes scabies?
A. a viral infection that produces deep
blisters in clusters
B. a contagious viral infection
C. silvery scaled patches on the skin
D. a skin eruption caused by an itch
mite
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