(ASSESSMENT OF SKIN, NAILS, HAIR AND SCALP) Flashcards
Is the result of inadequate circulating blood or hemoglobin and subsequent reduction in tissue
oxygenation.
Pallor
What is the characteristic of Pallor in Dark-skinned clients?
it would usually characterized by the absence of underlying red tones and most readily seen in the buccal mucosa (inner lining of the cheeks)
What is the characteristic of Pallor in Brown-skinned clients?
pallor may appear as yellowish brown tinge.
What is the characteristic of Pallor in Black-skinned clients?
the skin may appear ashen gray.
Pallor is usually evident in areas that are in…
conjunctiva, oral mucous membrane, nail beds, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.
is most evident in the nail beds, lips, and buccal mucosa.
Cyanosis (a bluish tinge)
What is the characteristic of Cyanosis (a bluish tinge) in Dark-skinned clients?
close inspection of the palpebral conjunctiva (the lining of the eyelids) and palms and soles may also show
evidence of cyanosis.
may first be evident in the sclera of the eyes and then in the mucous membranes and the skin.
Jaundice (a yellowish tinge)
If Jaundice is suspected in dark-skinned client what area of the body should you check?
posterior part of the hard palate
is a redness associated with a variety of rashes.
Erythema
What type of primary skin lesion that is characterized with elevation and filled with fluid?
Bulla, Vesicle
What type of primary skin lesion that is characterized with elevation and firm, as well as dimension of depth?
Nodule, tumor
What type of primary skin lesion that is characterized with elevation and filled with pus?
Pustule
What type of primary skin lesion that is characterized with elevation and superficial qualities?
Papule
What type of primary skin lesion that is encapsulated and filled with fluid semisolid mass?
Cyst
What type of primary skin lesion that is a localized edema?
Wheal
What type of secondary skin lesion that is characterized with Skin surface loss and often bleeds?
Ulcer
What type of secondary skin lesion that is characterized with Dried pus or blood?
Crust
What type of secondary skin lesion that is characterized with Thin, flaky skin?
Scale
What type of secondary skin lesion that is characterized with Thin, shiny, taut skin?
Atrophy
What type of secondary skin lesion that is characterized with Thickened, roughened skin?
Lichenification
What type of secondary skin lesion that is Hypertrophied scar?
Keloid
What type of Vascular lesion that is Ruby red; flat or raised?
Cherry Angioma
What type of Vascular lesion that is Bright red with radiating legs, pullulating seen on center of lesion,
or legs, or arms, and upper trunk, blanches when pressure is applied to center.
Spider Angioma
What type of Vascular lesion that is Round red or purple macules?
Petechiae
What type of Vascular lesion that is Bluish and may have radiating legs as well as being seen mostly on legs?
Spider vein
What type of Vascular lesion that is Round or irregular macular lesion; larger than petechia; color varies
and changes black, yellow, and green?
Ecchymosis
What type of Vascular lesion that looks like a Localized collection of blood creating an elevated ecchymosis;
associated with trauma?
Hematoma
