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Question 1 of 5

In teaching a community group the appropriate first aid care of burns, you show them a picture of a wound which is red, has several intact large blisters, one broken blister, and a lot of moisture present. You would expect them to recognize the depth of this burn as

A. partial-thickness

B. first-degree

C. full-thickness

D. third-degree

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: partial-thickness

Question 2 of 5

The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of

A. melanocytes

B. keratinocytes

C. connective tissue

D. adipose tissue

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: connective tissue

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a disease characterized by a skin rash that is blistering and itchy?

A. Keloid

B. Seborrhea

C. Eczema

D. Urticaria

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Eczema

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following lists layers of the integument in the order from most superficial first, to deep?

A. epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

B. epidermis, papillary dermal layer, reticular dermal layer.

C. dermis, stratum germinativum, stratum corneum

D. stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, epidermis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: epidermis, papillary dermal layer, reticular dermal layer.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement is NOT true of the skin and sunlight?

A. The ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun may cause mutations in living skin cells.

B. A form of protein is converted by UV rays to vitamin D.

C. Melanocytes increase their secretion.

D. Melanin blocks further exposure to UV rays.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A form of protein is converted by UV rays to vitamin D.

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