KIN 2509 DASINGER FINAL 2025/26 EXAM | 185 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS.
paronychia - (ANSWER)Rosita has ________, which is an infection of the skinfold around her fingernail.
b) - (ANSWER)Which skin condition results form the destruction of the melanocytes, causing irregular
patches of white skin?
a) albinism
b) vitiligo
c) tinea
d) chloasma
crust - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
d) - (ANSWER)Which term describes a small, raised red lesion less than 0.5 centimeters in diameter?
a) nodule
b) bulla
c) macule
d) papule
pruritus - (ANSWER)________ is commonly known as itching.
diaphoresis - (ANSWER)________ is profuse sweating.
b) - (ANSWER)Which substance produces itching when released in response to allergens?
a) melanin
b) histamine
c) heparin
d) collagen
,KIN 2509 DASINGER FINAL 2025/26 EXAM | 185 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS.
contact dermatitis - (ANSWER)Alice is allergic to latex, so wearing latex gloves causes ________.
cyst - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material.
blepharoplasty - (ANSWER)Ms. Van Higgins confided in her best friend that she'd had a lid lift. The
medical term for this procedure is a(n) ________.
gangrene - (ANSWER)Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction is known as
________.
onychomycosis - (ANSWER)The term meaning a fungal infection of the nail is ________.
albinism - (ANSWER)A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,
hair, and irises is known as ________.
laceration - (ANSWER)A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound is known as a(n) ________.
lipedema - (ANSWER)________, which is also known as painful fat syndrome, affects mostly women.
necrotizing fasciitis - (ANSWER)Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, causes ________.
carbuncle - (ANSWER)A cluster of connected boils is known as a(n) ________.
erythema - (ANSWER)The term ________ is used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated
capillaries.
urticaria - (ANSWER)Commonly known as hives, ________ are itchy wheals caused by an allergic
reaction.
, KIN 2509 DASINGER FINAL 2025/26 EXAM | 185 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS.
scales - (ANSWER)Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are known as ________.
actinic keratosis - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged
skin.
purulent - (ANSWER)The term meaning "producing or containing pus" is ________.
onychocryptosis - (ANSWER)The medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail
is ________.
pediculosis - (ANSWER)An infestation of lice is known as ________.
basal cell - (ANSWER)The lesions of ________ carcinoma tend to bleed easily.
granuloma - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a small, knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis.
arrector pili - (ANSWER)The ________ cause the raised areas of skin known as goose bumps.
keratosis - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is any horny growth, such as a wart or callosity.
impetigo - (ANSWER)The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted
and rupture is known as ________. This highly contagious condition commonly occurs in children.
skin tag - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a benign skin enlargement commonly found on older patients.
koilonychia - (ANSWER)The medical term referring to a malformation of the nail is ________. This
condition is also called spoon nail.
petechiae - (ANSWER)Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then she developed very small, pinpoint
hemorrhages under her skin. The doctor described these as being ________.
paronychia - (ANSWER)Rosita has ________, which is an infection of the skinfold around her fingernail.
b) - (ANSWER)Which skin condition results form the destruction of the melanocytes, causing irregular
patches of white skin?
a) albinism
b) vitiligo
c) tinea
d) chloasma
crust - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
d) - (ANSWER)Which term describes a small, raised red lesion less than 0.5 centimeters in diameter?
a) nodule
b) bulla
c) macule
d) papule
pruritus - (ANSWER)________ is commonly known as itching.
diaphoresis - (ANSWER)________ is profuse sweating.
b) - (ANSWER)Which substance produces itching when released in response to allergens?
a) melanin
b) histamine
c) heparin
d) collagen
,KIN 2509 DASINGER FINAL 2025/26 EXAM | 185 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS.
contact dermatitis - (ANSWER)Alice is allergic to latex, so wearing latex gloves causes ________.
cyst - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material.
blepharoplasty - (ANSWER)Ms. Van Higgins confided in her best friend that she'd had a lid lift. The
medical term for this procedure is a(n) ________.
gangrene - (ANSWER)Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction is known as
________.
onychomycosis - (ANSWER)The term meaning a fungal infection of the nail is ________.
albinism - (ANSWER)A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,
hair, and irises is known as ________.
laceration - (ANSWER)A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound is known as a(n) ________.
lipedema - (ANSWER)________, which is also known as painful fat syndrome, affects mostly women.
necrotizing fasciitis - (ANSWER)Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, causes ________.
carbuncle - (ANSWER)A cluster of connected boils is known as a(n) ________.
erythema - (ANSWER)The term ________ is used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated
capillaries.
urticaria - (ANSWER)Commonly known as hives, ________ are itchy wheals caused by an allergic
reaction.
, KIN 2509 DASINGER FINAL 2025/26 EXAM | 185 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS.
scales - (ANSWER)Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are known as ________.
actinic keratosis - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged
skin.
purulent - (ANSWER)The term meaning "producing or containing pus" is ________.
onychocryptosis - (ANSWER)The medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail
is ________.
pediculosis - (ANSWER)An infestation of lice is known as ________.
basal cell - (ANSWER)The lesions of ________ carcinoma tend to bleed easily.
granuloma - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a small, knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis.
arrector pili - (ANSWER)The ________ cause the raised areas of skin known as goose bumps.
keratosis - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is any horny growth, such as a wart or callosity.
impetigo - (ANSWER)The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted
and rupture is known as ________. This highly contagious condition commonly occurs in children.
skin tag - (ANSWER)A(n) ________ is a benign skin enlargement commonly found on older patients.
koilonychia - (ANSWER)The medical term referring to a malformation of the nail is ________. This
condition is also called spoon nail.
petechiae - (ANSWER)Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then she developed very small, pinpoint
hemorrhages under her skin. The doctor described these as being ________.
