rad tech 5

Question 1

a scraping or rubbing of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area

Answer 1

abrasion

Question 2

a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

Answer 2

abscess

Question 3

partial or complete loss of hair

Answer 3

alopecia

Question 4

surgical removal of a part of the body or a limb or part of a limb, performed to treat infections or gangrene

Answer 4

amputation

Question 5

diffuse actue infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by localized heat, deep, redness, pain and swelling

Answer 5

cellulitis

Question 6

injury to part of the body without break in skin

Answer 6

contusion

Question 7

process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface to remove abnormal tissue or unwanted material

Answer 7

curettage

Question 8

condition of bluish discoloration of the skin

Answer 8

cyanosis

Question 9

closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material

Answer 9

cyst

Question 10

removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and allow it to heal

Answer 10

debridement

Question 11

inflammation of the skin

Answer 11

dematitis

Question 12

physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin

Answer 12

dermatologist

Question 13

study of the skin

Answer 13

dermatology

Question 14

layer of the skin immediately beneath the epidermis

Answer 14

dermis

Question 15

secretion of sweat

Answer 15

diaphoresis

Question 16

blueish black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into tissue as a result of injury; bruise

Answer 16

ecchymosis

Question 17

outermost layer of the skin

Answer 17

epidermis

Question 18

redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

Answer 18

erythema

Question 19

abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from organ to body surface

Answer 19

fistula

Question 20

death of tissue; most often involving extremities

Answer 20

gangrene

Question 21

benign tumor that consist of a mass of blood vessels and has reddish-purple color

Answer 21

hemangioma

Question 22

natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissue

Answer 22

heparin

Question 23

a substance found In all cells that is released during allergic reactions

Answer 23

histamine

Question 24

circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center then its surrounding edges

Answer 24

hives

Question 25

skin

Answer 25

integument

Question 26

body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands

Answer 26

integumentary system

Question 27

tear in the skin

Answer 27

laceration

Question 28

darkly pigmented tumor

Answer 28

melanoma

Question 29

small circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin

Answer 29

nodule

Question 30

infestation of lice

Answer 30

pediculosis

Question 31

small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin

Answer 31

Petechia

Question 32

small stalk-like growth that protrudes upward and outward form a mucous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk

Answer 32

polyp

Question 33

inflammation sore or ulcer of the skin over a bony prominence of the body, resulting from loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to prolonged pressure on the body part

Answer 33

Pressure ulcer (AKA Bedsore)

Question 34

itching

Answer 34

pruritus

Question 35

small elevation of the skin filled with pus, small abscess

Answer 35

pustule

Question 36

circumscribed open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation

Answer 36

ulcer

Question 37

reaction of the skin in which there is an appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches (wheals) that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by severe itching

Answer 37

Urticaria

Question 38

circumscribed slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges; hives

Answer 38

wheal

Question 39

acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs and accompanied by intense itching

Answer 39

eczema

Question 40

acute viral infection characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal or cranial nerves

Answer 40

herpes zoster (shingles)

Question 41

contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually on the face

Answer 41

impetigo

Question 42

malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles or skin with pigment

Answer 42

malignant melanoma

Question 43

visual accumulation of melanocytes creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders

Answer 43

nevus

Question 44

common non-infectious chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery white scales covering around raised, reddened plaques, producing itching

Answer 44

psoriasis

Question 45

highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the human itch mite resulting in a rash and slightly raised thread like skin lines

Answer 45

scabies

Question 46

more commonly known as ringworm, chronic fungus infection of the skin characterized by scaling, itching, and sometimes painful lesions

Answer 46

tinea

Question 47

heat or caustic substances that burn and scar the skin (coagulation of tissue)

Answer 47

cautery

Question 48

removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing

Answer 48

dermabrasion

Question 49

removal of a small piece of tissue from a skin lesion for the purpose of examining it under a microscope to confirm or establish a diagnosis

Answer 49

skin biopsy

Question 50

process of placing tissue on a recipient site, taken from a donor site to provide a protective mechanism of skin to an area unable to regenerate skin

Answer 50

skin graft

Question 51

fat

Answer 51

adip/o

Question 52

burn

Answer 52

caut/o

Question 53

skin

Answer 53

cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o

Question 54

-edma

Answer 54

swelling

Question 55

red

Answer 55

erythr/o

Question 56

tissue

Answer 56

hist/o

Question 57

fat

Answer 57

lip/o

Question 58

black

Answer 58

melan/o

Question 59

fungus

Answer 59

myc/o

Question 60

hard

Answer 60

scler/o

Question 61

scales

Answer 61

squam/o

Question 62

biopsy

Answer 62

bx

Question 63

PPD

Answer 63

purified protein derivative

Question 64

TENS

Answer 64

translucent electrical nerve stimulation

Question 65

UV

Answer 65

ultraviolet