1.1 Flashcards
What is a skin lesion?
A skin lesion is an abnormal change in the structure of the skin, which can be a result of injury, disease, or infection.
True or False: All skin lesions are cancerous.
False
What are the two main types of skin lesions?
Primary lesions and secondary lesions.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a small, raised, fluid-filled lesion on the skin.
vesicle
What is the medical term for a flat, discolored spot on the skin?
macule
What type of skin lesion is characterized by a hard, raised area?
nodule
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a primary skin lesion? A) Papule B) Plaque C) Ulcer D) Macule
C) Ulcer
What is the term for a skin lesion that results from the healing of a wound?
scar
True or False: A pustule contains pus.
True
What is the difference between a wheal and a vesicle?
A wheal is a raised, itchy area of skin, while a vesicle is a small, fluid-filled sac.
Fill in the blank: __________ lesions are lesions that develop from primary lesions due to external factors such as scratching.
Secondary
What type of skin lesion is characterized by scaling and flaking?
plaque
Multiple Choice: Which of the following skin lesions is typically associated with an infection? A) Macule B) Pustule C) Nodule D) Papule
B) Pustule
What is the most common type of skin cancer associated with lesions?
Basal cell carcinoma
True or False: Erythema is a type of skin lesion.
True
What is the term for a lesion that appears as a small, red bump?
papule
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a large, raised area that often has a rough surface.
plaque
What skin condition is characterized by the presence of multiple small, dark lesions?
melanosis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sign of a potentially malignant skin lesion? A) Asymmetry B) Uniform color C) Regular borders D) Small size
A) Asymmetry
What is the term for lesions caused by fungal infections?
mycoses
True or False: Skin lesions can only be diagnosed through biopsy.
False
What type of primary skin lesion is often seen in allergic reactions?
wheal
Fill in the blank: __________ is a skin condition that causes red, itchy patches and can lead to lesions.
Eczema
What skin lesion appears as a small, round, and elevated area filled with fluid?
cyst
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes a skin ulcer? A) A solid mass B) A fluid-filled sac C) A sore that does not heal D) A raised bump
C) A sore that does not heal
What is the term for skin lesions that are caused by autoimmune diseases?
autoimmune dermatoses
