OREGON TATTOO EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
basal cell Accurate Answer - Small round cell found in the innermost
part of the top skin layer (epidermis)
basal cell carcinoma Accurate Answer - The most common form of skin
cancer. Left untreated invades deeper tissues almost never spread to other
parts of the body. Chronic over exposure to sunlight is the cause of 95% of
cases. Can also be caused by contact with arsenic radiation burn scars or
vaccines. Fair skin hair and eyed people are more at risk. Most commonly
found on the face. Symptoms are
1. An open sore that bleeds or oozes, remaining open for three or more weeks
2. A reddish patch irritated area that may itch or hurt or have no sensation at
all
3. A smooth growth with an elevated rolled border and indented center
developing tiny blood vessels as it grows
4. A shiny bump that is pearly or translucent often pink red or white tan black
or brown
5. A scar with poorly defined borders, the skin itself looks shiny and taught
less frequent sign but may indicate an aggressive tumor
cyst Accurate Answer - A closed cavity or sac containing a liquid or
semisolid material beneath the skin. Many causes, those affecting the skin may
be caused by a block duct leading from a fluid forming sebaceous gland to the
skin. While leases are usually benign they may become unsightly and may be
surgically removed. Other types of cysts include DERMOID cyst, may contain
particles of hair follicle sweat glands and teeth found in parts of the body
fused during fetal development
Cytotoxic drugs Accurate Answer - Anti-cancer drugs can also damage
healthy cells, cause the skin to be deeply tanned, and cause bands of hyper
pigmentation in the skin and nails
dermatitis Accurate Answer - The general term used to refer to a group
of inflammatory conditions of the skin. Eczema is dermatitis and it's advanced
stages with blisters, fishers, oozing, crusting, scabbing, thickening, peeling,
, and discoloration. Well there are a wide variety of dermatitis conditions the
three main categories are a-topic, contact, and seborrheic.
Asteatotic dermatitis Accurate Answer - Known as winter itch. can be
caused by friction, frequent/prolong bathing in hot water, use of soaps, and
infrequent use of emollients, decreased sebaceous and sweat gland activity,
radiation, nutritional deficiencies, zinc deficiencies, thyroid deficiency, thyroid
disease, medication side effects, and some cancers. Characterized by itchy dry
cracked and fissured skin with irregular scaling found most often on the shins
of elderly patients may also be present on hands and trunk. The skin looks
almost like cracked porcelain and can lead to superficial bleeding and fissures
as the epidermidis loses water, splits, and cracks. Can be associated with
asymmetrical leg swelling
Dermatofibroma Accurate Answer - A type of benign tumor arising
from connective tissue cells, the skin NODULE is found most often on the arms
and legs. Also known as histiocytoma cutis, it is compromised of fiber blast,
collagen, capillaries and histiocytes. Many patients with this type of skin lesion
report some type of proceeding trauma (insect bite, scratch, or minor skin
puncture). Most patients have only one or two lesions in frequently there are
many tumors. Most of the lesions are slightly elevated and firm although some
may be depressed below the skin surface. They may range in color from dusty
pale to medium or pinkish brown with a smooth or rough surface when
squeezed the skin over a tumor often dimples tumors may continue to grow
once formed. Benign no treatment necessary
Dermatofibromasarcoma protuberans Accurate Answer - An invasive
tumor that occurs in the second layer of skin. after excision it tends to reoccur
up to 75% of cases, although the malignancy rarely spreads to other parts of
the body. More common in young man, usually appear on the upper trunk and
shoulder. The condition begins a slow growing firm nodule ranging from
brown to dusky red. The tumor begins as a very small bump on the surface of
the skin quickly undergoing a very rapid growth where the many small bumps
form a larger more noticeable mass. This maths swells in bulges outward
which is where it gets the name protuberans. The area becomes tender and
may bleed because the top layer of skin is stretch so tightly usually does not
spread but grows locally. Because the initial growth phase is so slow, it can be
a few years before the patient notices the tumor and experiences enough
discomfort to seek medical advice. Biopsy needed for diagnosis. High
ANSWERS
basal cell Accurate Answer - Small round cell found in the innermost
part of the top skin layer (epidermis)
basal cell carcinoma Accurate Answer - The most common form of skin
cancer. Left untreated invades deeper tissues almost never spread to other
parts of the body. Chronic over exposure to sunlight is the cause of 95% of
cases. Can also be caused by contact with arsenic radiation burn scars or
vaccines. Fair skin hair and eyed people are more at risk. Most commonly
found on the face. Symptoms are
1. An open sore that bleeds or oozes, remaining open for three or more weeks
2. A reddish patch irritated area that may itch or hurt or have no sensation at
all
3. A smooth growth with an elevated rolled border and indented center
developing tiny blood vessels as it grows
4. A shiny bump that is pearly or translucent often pink red or white tan black
or brown
5. A scar with poorly defined borders, the skin itself looks shiny and taught
less frequent sign but may indicate an aggressive tumor
cyst Accurate Answer - A closed cavity or sac containing a liquid or
semisolid material beneath the skin. Many causes, those affecting the skin may
be caused by a block duct leading from a fluid forming sebaceous gland to the
skin. While leases are usually benign they may become unsightly and may be
surgically removed. Other types of cysts include DERMOID cyst, may contain
particles of hair follicle sweat glands and teeth found in parts of the body
fused during fetal development
Cytotoxic drugs Accurate Answer - Anti-cancer drugs can also damage
healthy cells, cause the skin to be deeply tanned, and cause bands of hyper
pigmentation in the skin and nails
dermatitis Accurate Answer - The general term used to refer to a group
of inflammatory conditions of the skin. Eczema is dermatitis and it's advanced
stages with blisters, fishers, oozing, crusting, scabbing, thickening, peeling,
, and discoloration. Well there are a wide variety of dermatitis conditions the
three main categories are a-topic, contact, and seborrheic.
Asteatotic dermatitis Accurate Answer - Known as winter itch. can be
caused by friction, frequent/prolong bathing in hot water, use of soaps, and
infrequent use of emollients, decreased sebaceous and sweat gland activity,
radiation, nutritional deficiencies, zinc deficiencies, thyroid deficiency, thyroid
disease, medication side effects, and some cancers. Characterized by itchy dry
cracked and fissured skin with irregular scaling found most often on the shins
of elderly patients may also be present on hands and trunk. The skin looks
almost like cracked porcelain and can lead to superficial bleeding and fissures
as the epidermidis loses water, splits, and cracks. Can be associated with
asymmetrical leg swelling
Dermatofibroma Accurate Answer - A type of benign tumor arising
from connective tissue cells, the skin NODULE is found most often on the arms
and legs. Also known as histiocytoma cutis, it is compromised of fiber blast,
collagen, capillaries and histiocytes. Many patients with this type of skin lesion
report some type of proceeding trauma (insect bite, scratch, or minor skin
puncture). Most patients have only one or two lesions in frequently there are
many tumors. Most of the lesions are slightly elevated and firm although some
may be depressed below the skin surface. They may range in color from dusty
pale to medium or pinkish brown with a smooth or rough surface when
squeezed the skin over a tumor often dimples tumors may continue to grow
once formed. Benign no treatment necessary
Dermatofibromasarcoma protuberans Accurate Answer - An invasive
tumor that occurs in the second layer of skin. after excision it tends to reoccur
up to 75% of cases, although the malignancy rarely spreads to other parts of
the body. More common in young man, usually appear on the upper trunk and
shoulder. The condition begins a slow growing firm nodule ranging from
brown to dusky red. The tumor begins as a very small bump on the surface of
the skin quickly undergoing a very rapid growth where the many small bumps
form a larger more noticeable mass. This maths swells in bulges outward
which is where it gets the name protuberans. The area becomes tender and
may bleed because the top layer of skin is stretch so tightly usually does not
spread but grows locally. Because the initial growth phase is so slow, it can be
a few years before the patient notices the tumor and experiences enough
discomfort to seek medical advice. Biopsy needed for diagnosis. High
