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Nails are formed by the _____ layer.


A) epidermal
B) dermal
C) hypodermal
D) subcutaneous

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___________________ is a highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised, itchy, circular patches with crusts.

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Match the condition with its descriptor. -common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the face


A) acne vulgaris
B) athlete's feet
C) impetigo
D) psoriasis
E) herpes
F) basal cell carcinoma
G) rosacea
H) shingles (herpes zoster)
I) warts
J) boils

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A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a(n) ____________________.

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Which of the following is true regarding skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) light?


A) The skin needs exposure to the sun to manufacture vitamin K.
B) Tanning beds are safe, as they do not emit UV rays.
C) Wait until after 1 p.m. to be in the sun, when it is less intense.
D) The incidence of basal and squamous cell carcinoma is on the rise.

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If a person is described as an albino, you would expect their skin to be unusually ruddy in color.

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An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.

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Match the condition with its descriptor. -also called carbuncles and are painful


A) acne vulgaris
B) athlete's feet
C) impetigo
D) psoriasis
E) herpes
F) basal cell carcinoma
G) rosacea
H) shingles (herpes zoster)
I) warts
J) boils

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Which level of burn may not be painful?


A) first-degree burn
B) second-degree burn
C) third-degree burn
D) fourth-degree burn

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A patient who has burns on the entire left arm and entire left leg would have what percentage of body surface burned?


A) 9 percent
B) 18 percent
C) 27 percent
D) 36 percent

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Match the skin lesion with it characteristics. -solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter


A) papule
B) bulla
C) pustule
D) nodule
E) macule

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Hyperthermia means below normal heat.

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Match the condition with its descriptor. -acute, inflammatory, contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children


A) acne vulgaris
B) athlete's feet
C) impetigo
D) psoriasis
E) herpes
F) basal cell carcinoma
G) rosacea
H) shingles (herpes zoster)
I) warts
J) boils

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Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials.

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Certain medications can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn.

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Match the condition with its descriptor. -most common and least malignant type of skin cancer


A) acne vulgaris
B) athlete's feet
C) impetigo
D) psoriasis
E) herpes
F) basal cell carcinoma
G) rosacea
H) shingles (herpes zoster)
I) warts
J) boils

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____________________ are cells that form and contain black pigment.

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Skin is protected by a thick, oily substance called _____.


A) sebum
B) keratin
C) melanin
D) mucus

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Match the condition with its descriptor. -viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail


A) acne vulgaris
B) athlete's feet
C) impetigo
D) psoriasis
E) herpes
F) basal cell carcinoma
G) rosacea
H) shingles (herpes zoster)
I) warts
J) boils

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The medical prefix epi- means upon.

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