Anatomy
What are the 3 layers of the skin, from outermost to innermost?
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis (subcutaneous layer).
What is the medical term for a bruise, and what word part is it built from?
Ecchymosis; ecchym/o.
What word part means “fungus,” and name one condition it's used in.
myc/o; e.g., tinea, onychomycosis.
What are the 3 types of skin biopsy?
Shave, punch, and excisional.
How long has Mrs. Holmes been teaching?
This is my 5th year of teaching.
Which word part means “skin” and appears in both “dermatitis” and “epidermis”?
derm/o (dermat/o).
Name the three burn degrees.
First, second, and third degree.
What are the 5 letters of the ABCDE rule for assessing a mole, and what does each stand for?
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter, Evolving.
What does “cryotherapy” mean, using its word parts?
cry/o (cold) + -therapy (treatment) = treatment using cold.
How long has Mrs. Holmes been an x-ray tech?
25 years
Name two functions of the skin.
Any two of: protection, thermoregulation, sensation, vitamin D synthesis, excretion.
Is a fluid-filled blister a primary or secondary lesion, and what is it called?
Primary lesion; vesicle.
What bacteria is most commonly responsible for skin infections like cellulitis?
Staphylococcus (staph).
Name the 4 drug classes used to treat skin conditions in this chapter.
Topical antibiotics, antifungals, corticosteroids, antihistamines.
How long has Mrs. Holmes been married to Mr. Holmes
22 years
What word part means “nail,” and what does “onychomycosis” describe?
onych/o; a fungal nail infection.
What tool estimates total body surface area burned, and roughly what does each section represent?
The Rule of Nines; sections of about 9% of body surface area.
What's the difference between herpes simplex and herpes zoster?
Simplex = recurring cold sores/genital herpes; zoster = shingles, a reactivation of the chickenpox virus along a nerve pathway.
What's the difference between an autograft and an allograft?
Autograft = the patient's own skin; allograft = donor skin.
What was Mrs. Holmes' favorite subject in school?
AP English or Biology
A chart reads “hidradenitis.” Break down all 3 word parts and give the full meaning.
hidr/o (sweat) + aden/o (gland) + -itis (inflammation) = inflammation of a sweat gland.
A chart reads “pt. presents with necrotic tissue and pyoderma at the wound site.” Decode both terms.
Necrotic = dead tissue (necr/o); pyoderma = pus in/on the skin (py/o + -derma).
Decode “carcinoma” and explain why it's a concerning word to see on a chart.
carcin/o (cancer) + -oma (tumor/mass) = a cancerous tumor; concerning because it indicates malignancy.
A chart reads: “Recommend punch biopsy; Rx corticosteroid cream BID x 14 days.” Decode “biopsy” and explain what BID means.
Biopsy = bi/o (life) + -opsy (view of) = viewing living tissue; BID means twice a day.
When is Mrs. Holmes' birthday?
November 8, the same day that x-ray was discovered.