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The abbreviation for decubitus is ________.

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Of the five strata of the epidermis,the stratum ________ is the outermost,horny layer.


A) granulosum
B) lucidum
C) germinativum
D) corneum

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Agents that prevent or relieve itching are called ________.

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A ________ is the mark left by the healing process of a wound,sore,or injury.


A) scabies
B) macule
C) scar
D) pustule

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Cicatrix refers to a scar left after the healing of a wound.

A) True
B) False

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In the term avulsion,the root vuls means:


A) thick.
B) hard.
C) dry.
D) to pull.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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In the term cellulitis,the root cellul means:


A) burning.
B) skin.
C) little cell.
D) to lie.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an:


A) scab.
B) cicatrix.
C) acne.
D) keloid.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and eyes is called:


A) albinism.
B) anhidrosis.
C) avulsion.
D) alopecia

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Dermomycosis is a skin condition caused by a:


A) bacterium.
B) virus.
C) fungus.
D) secretion.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The medical term used to describe a large blister is:


A) ecchymosis.
B) hives.
C) bulla.
D) boil.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The clue that rhytidoplasty is a word referring to a surgical procedure is in its:


A) prefix.
B) root.
C) combining form.
D) suffix.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Write the correct meaning for TBSA:

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The root angi in the term telangiectasia means:


A) extremity.
B) vessel.
C) tumor.
D) plate.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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When debridement is performed,what is done?


A) Dead tissue is removed.
B) Wrinkles are repaired.
C) Extreme cold is used to kill cells.
D) A biopsy is done.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A fungal condition of the hair is known as:


A) alopecia.
B) rosacea.
C) striae.
D) trichomycosis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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In the term icteric,the root icter means:


A) jaundice.
B) skin.
C) nail.
D) a louse.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A general term used to describe redness of the skin is:


A) excoriation.
B) erythroderma.
C) erythema.
D) eschar.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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The ________ lubricate the hair and skin.

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A physician who specializes in the study of the skin is a:


A) dermatologist.
B) dermatology.
C) dermatome.
D) dermis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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