Adult Health - Module 12

Question 1

Scleroderma

Answer 1

Tight collagen, looks like they had many face lifts.

Question 2

Macule

Answer 2

Flat mole. Freckles, petechiae, flat mole.

Question 3

Papule

Answer 3

Elevated, solid lesion. Wart or elevated mole

Question 4

Vesicle

Answer 4

Superficial collection of serous fluid. Chickenpox, burns

Question 5

Plaque

Answer 5

Elevated superficial lesion. Psoriasis

Question 6

Wheal

Answer 6

Firm, edematous, irregularly shaped area. Insect bite, urticaria

Question 7

Pustule

Answer 7

Elevated lesion with pus. Acne

Question 8

Fissure

Answer 8

Crack or break in skin. Athlete’s foot, cracks in the corner of mouth

Question 9

Scale

Answer 9

Excess, dead skin cells. Flaking of skin after drug reaction or scarlet fever.

Question 10

Primary Intention

Answer 10

Wound edges always remain intact. Approximated. Cover with dry, sterile dressing as there is no open wound.

Question 11

Secondary Intention

Answer 11

Incision edges are lost and it is no longer approximated.

Question 12

Tertiary Intention

Answer 12

Left open and closed at a later date.

Question 13

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 13

Biopsy (gold standard): Checks malignancy
Patch Testing: Allergies
Wood’s Lamp: Fungal infection
KOH: Fungal infection
Mineral Oil Slides: Infestations (bugs)
Culture/Sensitivity: Checks for Fungal/Bacterial/Viral infections for antibiotics.

Question 14

Dermatitis types

Answer 14

Contact: Caused by contact
Stasis: Caused by stasis (no blood flow)
Atopic: Eczema. Unkown etiology.

Question 15

Dermatitis Interventions

Answer 15

Remove irritant, keep lubricated, cool compresses, antihistamines, and topical steroids (but not long term).

Question 16

Atopic Dermatitis Specific Intervention

Answer 16

For Eczema, use phototherapy and avoid long water exposure.

Question 17

Stasis Dermatitis Intervention

Answer 17

Fix the blood flow. Elevate extremity, SCD’s, Wet dressings.

Question 18

Cellulitis

Answer 18

Infection of skin cells. Treat with antibiotics but obtain culture first, elevate the area (for swelling), pain medicine, and immobilize the area.