Which of the following is a function of the skin?
- Shielding internal organs
- Blocking the infiltration of pathogens
- Providing temperature control
- All of these
The average person has two square yards of skin surface area.
Other Specified: Additional information that the physician specified and isn’t included in any other code description.
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The epidermis is the outer layer of skin.
Septicemia: Generalized infection spread through the body via the bloodstream; blood infection.
Which of the following layers of the skin does not contain any blood vessels?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The epidermis does not contain any blood vessels.
Septicemia: Generalized infection spread through the body via the bloodstream; blood infection.
In which layer of the skin are melanocytes located?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The epidermis contains melanocytes.
Septicemia: Generalized infection spread through the body via the bloodstream; blood infection.
Which of the following layers of skin is a sturdy collagenous layer?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The dermis is a sturdy collagenous layer that connects the epidermis to the fatty tissue layer.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Which of the following layers of the skin contains lymph vessels?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The dermis contains lymph vessels.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Which of the following layers of the skin contains hair follicles?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The dermis contains hair follicles.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Which of the following layers of the skin contains sweat glands?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The dermis contains sweat glands.
A condition in which an individual lacks melanin is called:
- albinism.
- cyanosis.
- jaundice.
- papule.
A condition in which an individual lacks melanin is called albinism.
Condition: A health-related situation.
What is another name for baldness?
- Alopecia
- Trichotillomania
- Albinism
- Hirsutism
Alopecia is another name for hair loss or baldness.
Which of the following layers of skin contains blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles, and lymph channels?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
Blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles, and lymph channels are located in the dermis.
Which of the following might a soft nail plate signify?
- Abnormalities of the endocrine system
- Arthritis
- Malnutrition
- All of these
A soft nail plate may signify arthritis, malnutrition, or abnormalities of the endocrine system.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
Which of the following might a yellow nail plate signify?
- Fungal infection
- Diabetes mellitus
- Psoriasis
- All of these
A yellow nail plate may signify a fungal infection, diabetes mellitus, or psoriasis.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
Which of the following might longitudinal ridges in the nail signify?
- Kidney failure
- Iron deficiency
- Cardiovascular disease
- All of these
Longitudinal ridges in the nail may signify kidney disease.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
How many different types of glands are located within the skin?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
There are three types of glands located within the skin: apocrine glands, eccrine glands, and sebaceous glands.
Which of the following glands produces sebum?
- Apocrine gland
- Eccrine gland
- Sebaceous gland
- None of these
The sebaceous gland is responsible for producing sebum.
Which of the following is the code assigned for linear scleroderma?
- L94.0
- L94.1
- L94.2
- L94.3
The correct code for linear scleroderma is L94.1. L94.1: Index>scleroderma>linear.
Which of the following is the code assigned for nail dystrophy?
- L60.0
- L60.1
- L60.2
- L60.3
The correct code for nail dystrophy is L60.3. L60.3: Index>dystrophy>nail.
Which of the following layers of skin is also known as the hypodermis?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Fat
The subcutaneous tissue is also called the hypodermis.
The average person has how many square yards of skin surface?
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 10
The average person has two square yards of skin surface area.