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Dermatological Health Assessment Quiz

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Which of the following is a common method for assessing skin lesions?

Palpation

Explanation

Assessing by touch for texture, size, shape, and tenderness.

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma

Explanation

Slow-growing cancerous skin tumor.

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with the development of scurvy, a condition that can affect the skin?

Vitamin C

Explanation

Lack of vitamin causing skin issues.

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for skin cancer?

Regular use of sunscreen

Explanation

Sunscreen reduces risk of cancer.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands?

Dermis

Explanation

Middle layer of skin providing support and nourishment.

What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?

To protect against UV radiation

Explanation

Melanin absorbs and dissipates UV radiation.

Which condition is characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin often caused by allergens or irritants?

Eczema

Explanation

Common inflammatory skin condition.

Which skin condition is characterized by the presence of small, red bumps caused by infected hair follicles?

Folliculitis

Explanation

Inflammation of hair follicles.

Which diagnostic tool uses a special light to visualize skin conditions more clearly?

Dermatoscope

Explanation

Device magnifying and illuminating the skin.

#10

What term is used to describe a localized collection of pus within the skin?

Abscess

Explanation

Localized infection with pus.

#11

Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by the loss of pigment in patches of skin, resulting in lighter areas?

Vitiligo

Explanation

Loss of skin pigment.

#12

Which skin condition is caused by a contagious bacterial infection and often presents as red sores or blisters that rupture and form crusts?

Impetigo

Explanation

Bacterial skin infection.

Dermatological Health Assessment Quiz

Which of the following is a common method for assessing skin lesions?

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with the development of scurvy, a condition that can affect the skin?

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for skin cancer?

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands?

What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?

Which condition is characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin often caused by allergens or irritants?

Which skin condition is characterized by the presence of small, red bumps caused by infected hair follicles?

Which diagnostic tool uses a special light to visualize skin conditions more clearly?

What term is used to describe a localized collection of pus within the skin?

Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by the loss of pigment in patches of skin, resulting in lighter areas?

Which skin condition is caused by a contagious bacterial infection and often presents as red sores or blisters that rupture and form crusts?

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