Oregon Tattoo Test Skin and Diseases Exam
Questions With Answers Graded A+
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
Dermis
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
The fatty tissue under the dermis and epidermis
In what order are the three main layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the difference
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)
A flat lesion of any size, these cant be palpated and boarders are sharply circumscribed.
Primary
(LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary)
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)
A lesion that is raised above the skin, under 1cm.
Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Plaques
(Primary or secondary)
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)
Elevated lesions that are located deep in the skin, the skin CAN be moved over the top.
Primary
(LESION)
Pustules
(Primary or secondary)
A collection of inflammatory cells and serum(puss) in the skin.
Puss is a yellow to white.
Primary.
(LESION)
Abscesses
(Primary or secondary)
A circumscribed collection of pus in the deeper layers of the skin.
Primary.
(LESION)
Wheal
(Primary or secondary)
Another name for a hive, caused by an allergic reaction. dilation of blood vessels cause redness and
elevation is caused by edema(collection of fluid). They often have irregular boarders and may
combine with others to make large ones.
Primary.
(LESION)
Vesicles
(Primary or secondary)
A small elevated lesion which contains clear fluid like a blister, large ones are called "bullae"
Primary.
(LESION)
Telangiectasis
(Primary or secondary)
Where blood vessels become visible and dilated.
Primary.
(LESION)
Crust
(Primary or secondary)
A yellow-brown to black collection of puss on the surface of the skin.
Secondary.
(LESION)
Scales
(Primary or secondary)
White to light-brown flakes on the surface of the skin
Secondary.
Questions With Answers Graded A+
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
Dermis
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
The fatty tissue under the dermis and epidermis
In what order are the three main layers of skin
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the difference
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)
A flat lesion of any size, these cant be palpated and boarders are sharply circumscribed.
Primary
(LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary)
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)
A lesion that is raised above the skin, under 1cm.
Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Plaques
(Primary or secondary)
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)
Elevated lesions that are located deep in the skin, the skin CAN be moved over the top.
Primary
(LESION)
Pustules
(Primary or secondary)
A collection of inflammatory cells and serum(puss) in the skin.
Puss is a yellow to white.
Primary.
(LESION)
Abscesses
(Primary or secondary)
A circumscribed collection of pus in the deeper layers of the skin.
Primary.
(LESION)
Wheal
(Primary or secondary)
Another name for a hive, caused by an allergic reaction. dilation of blood vessels cause redness and
elevation is caused by edema(collection of fluid). They often have irregular boarders and may
combine with others to make large ones.
Primary.
(LESION)
Vesicles
(Primary or secondary)
A small elevated lesion which contains clear fluid like a blister, large ones are called "bullae"
Primary.
(LESION)
Telangiectasis
(Primary or secondary)
Where blood vessels become visible and dilated.
Primary.
(LESION)
Crust
(Primary or secondary)
A yellow-brown to black collection of puss on the surface of the skin.
Secondary.
(LESION)
Scales
(Primary or secondary)
White to light-brown flakes on the surface of the skin
Secondary.
