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The most common skin cancer is ____.


A) basal cell carcinoma
B) squamous cell carcinoma
C) melanoma
D) eczema
E) scabies

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A burn that causes only pain, swelling, and redness is a ____.


A) first-degree burn
B) second-degree burn
C) third-degree burn
D) partial-thickness burn
E) full-thickness burn

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The major component of scars is a whitish fiber called ________.

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  -Unless they are extensive, burns like the one shown in the figure by letter ________ do not require medical attention and usually heal well. -Unless they are extensive, burns like the one shown in the figure by letter ________ do not require medical attention and usually heal well.

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Barry has come to the medical office today because he has a small sore on the back of his left forearm that appeared three months ago and has not gone away. The sore is smooth and red and has a slight waxy sheen. Given the appearance of this sore, which of the following skin disorders would the practitioner test for?


A) Dermatitis
B) Eczema
C) Psoriasis
D) Basal cell carcinoma
E) Herpes simplex

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Joanne is in the office today because of a rash that is occurring down one side of her back and thigh. She is obviously in great pain and the rash is beginning to blister in places. Which of the following questions would help the provider make a diagnosis in this case?


A) "How many people live in your home?"
B) "Have you noticed any similar symptoms in other family members?"
C) "Did you have chickenpox when you were a child?"
D) "Have you had any sexual contact in the last 6 months?"
E) "How long has it been since you had a tetanus shot?"

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When the structures and blood vessels of the dermis are injured, a blood ________ forms initially.

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Bleeding disorders may cause pinpoint skin hemorrhages known as ________ .

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Anomalies of the blood vessels, such as telangiectasias or ecchymoses, are called ________ lesions.

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When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, what color would the skin appear?


A) Pink
B) Rosy
C) Yellow
D) Bluish
E) Amber

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A hair ________ is a tube-like structure in the dermis of skin made of epithelial tissue.

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A ____ often begins with a mole.


A) verruca
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) squamous cell carcinoma
D) melanoma
E) wart

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Which of the following conditions may require chemotherapy?


A) Basal cell carcinoma
B) Alopecia
C) Melanoma
D) Squamous cell carcinoma
E) Pediculosis

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The A of the ABCDE rule used in evaluating melanoma is for ________. The mole should look equal in size from side to side.

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In ________, the skin develops oozing lesions that eventually crust over with a distinctive honey-colored crust. It is highly contagious for those who come in contact with the lesions or the exudates from them.

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Redness, swelling, localized warmth, and pain are characteristics of ________.

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Another name for the subcutaneous layer of skin is ________.

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A scar inside a wound or tissue is known as a(n) ________.

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Because ________, which is caused by the itch mite, is highly contagious, it is wise to treat an entire family if one member is infected.

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The stratum ________ is the deepest layer of the epidermis. The cells in this layer are constantly dividing and push older cells up toward the stratum corneum.

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