UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Subcutaneous Layer - CORRECT ANSWER - The fatty tissue under the dermis and
epidermis
In what order are the three main layers of skin - CORRECT ANSWER - Epidermis,
dermis, subcutaneous layer
Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the difference - CORRECT
ANSWER - Primary is lesions that first appear
Secondary are results of changes to the primary lesions brought on by manipulation(i.e.
Scratching or rubbing)
(LESIONS)
Macules
(Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - A flat lesion of any size, these cant be
palpated and boarders are sharply circumscribed.
Primary
(LESION)
Purpura
, (Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - Result in from a hemorrhage in the skin.
Will turn red-purple, but will show white with pressure. Another name is bruise.
Primary
(LESION)
Papules
(Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - A lesion that is raised above the skin,
under 1cm.
Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Plaques
(Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - A Lesion that is raised above the skin
and is over 1cm. Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Nodules
(Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - Elevated lesions that are located deep in
the skin, the skin CAN be moved over the top.
Primary
(LESION)
Pustules
(Primary or secondary) - CORRECT ANSWER - A collection of inflammatory cells and
serum(puss) in the skin.
Puss is a yellow to white.
Primary.