091614 skin exam Flashcards
1
Q
macule
A
flat, non palpable
less than 1 cm
2
Q
patch
A
flat, non palpable
greater than 1 cm
3
Q
papule
A
elevated or depressed
palpable
less than 1 cm
4
Q
plaque
A
elevated or depressed
palpable
greater than 1 cm
5
Q
exophytic nodule
A
above the skin
palpable
greater than 1 cm
differs from plaque because of rounded surface
6
Q
endophytic nodule
A
below skin (cyst) greater than 1 cm
7
Q
vesicle
A
fluid filled blister
less than 1 cm
8
Q
bulla
A
fluid filled blister
greater than 1 cm
9
Q
wheal
A
edematous papules and plaques
characteristic of hives
10
Q
telangiectasia
A
dilated blood vessels-a good cluster of vessels
11
Q
purpura
A
area of hemorrhage
can be flat or elevated
does not blanch when pressed
12
Q
petechiae
A
pinpoint purpura
does not blanched when pressed
13
Q
secondary lesions
A
fissure
erosion
ulcer
14
Q
fissure
A
linear ulcer
15
Q
erosion
A
open area with partial or full loss of epidermis
