Oregon Tattoo Test. Skin and Diseases Exam Study Guide
Questions and Verified Answers Latest Update
1. Epidermis: The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
2. Dermis: The second layer of skin, thicker than the epidermis and is composed of connective tissue containing lymphatic,
nerves, nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands, and collagen fibers. This is where the tattoo pigment
will settle
3. Subcutaneous Layer: The fatty tissue under the dermis and epidermis
4. In what order are the three main layers of skin: Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
5. Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the differ-ence: Primary is
lesions that first appear
Secondary are results of changes to the primary lesions brought on by manipulation(i.e. Scratching or rubbing)
6. (LESIONS)
Macules
are sharply
(Primary or secondary): A flat lesion of any siẓe, these cant be palpated and boarders circumscribed.
Primary
7. (LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary): Result in from a hemorrhage in the skin. Will turn red-purple, b with ut will show white
pressure. Another name is bruise.
Primary
8. (LESION)
Papules
(Primary or secondary): A lesion that is raised above the skin, under 1cm. Surface can be
smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
9. (LESION)
Plaques
be smooth,
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, (Primary or secondary): A Lesion that is raised above the skin and is over 1cm. Surface can
rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
10. (LESION)
Nodules
(Primary or secondary): Elevated lesions that are located deep in the skin, the skin CAN be moved over
2/6
Questions and Verified Answers Latest Update
1. Epidermis: The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
2. Dermis: The second layer of skin, thicker than the epidermis and is composed of connective tissue containing lymphatic,
nerves, nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands, and collagen fibers. This is where the tattoo pigment
will settle
3. Subcutaneous Layer: The fatty tissue under the dermis and epidermis
4. In what order are the three main layers of skin: Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
5. Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the differ-ence: Primary is
lesions that first appear
Secondary are results of changes to the primary lesions brought on by manipulation(i.e. Scratching or rubbing)
6. (LESIONS)
Macules
are sharply
(Primary or secondary): A flat lesion of any siẓe, these cant be palpated and boarders circumscribed.
Primary
7. (LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary): Result in from a hemorrhage in the skin. Will turn red-purple, b with ut will show white
pressure. Another name is bruise.
Primary
8. (LESION)
Papules
(Primary or secondary): A lesion that is raised above the skin, under 1cm. Surface can be
smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
9. (LESION)
Plaques
be smooth,
1/6
, (Primary or secondary): A Lesion that is raised above the skin and is over 1cm. Surface can
rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
10. (LESION)
Nodules
(Primary or secondary): Elevated lesions that are located deep in the skin, the skin CAN be moved over
2/6
