Ch. 4 D&D (nbfwp)

Question 1

scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

Answer 1

abrasion

Question 2

localized collection of pus

Answer 2

abscess

Question 3

inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

Answer 3

acne

Question 4

a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight
It may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 4

actinic keratosis

Question 5

congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes

Answer 5

albinism

Question 6

Epithelial tumor arising fro the epidermis.
It seldom metastasized but invades local tissue.
Common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure.

Answer 6

basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

Question 7

an infection of the skin, mouth (also called THRUSH), or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus Candida Albicans.
Candida is normally present in the mucus membranes:
-overgrowth causes and infection
-Esophagel () is often seen in patients with AIDS

Answer 7

candidiasis

Question 8

skin infection composed of a cluster of boils (caused by staphylococcal bacteria)

Answer 8

carbuncle

Question 9

inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, leading to redness, swelling, and fever

Answer 9

cellulitis

Question 10

injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling and discoloration
(BRUISE)

Answer 10

contusion

Question 11

noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching

Answer 11

eczema

Question 12

slit or crack-like sore in the skin

Answer 12

fissure

Question 13

painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle
(BOIL)

Answer 13

furuncle

Question 14

death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion (a form of necrosis)

Answer 14

gangrene

Question 15

inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters

Answer 15

herpes

Question 16

superficial skin infection characterized by pustule and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci

Answer 16

impetigo

Question 17

a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs.
Frequently seen with AIDS

Answer 17

Kaposi sarcoma

Question 18

torn, ragged-edged wound

Answer 18

laceration

Question 19

any visible changed in tissue resulting from injury or disease.
It is a broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors

Answer 19

lesion

Question 20

invasion into the skin and hair by lice

Answer 20

pediculosis

Question 21

chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales

Answer 21

psoriasis

Question 22

chronic disorder of the skin that produced erythema, papules, pustules, and broken blood vessels, usually occurring on the central area of the face in people older than 30 years
(ACNE ROSACEA)

Answer 22

rosacea

Question 23

skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing in the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs
This condition is accompanied by severe itching

Answer 23

scabies

Question 24

a disease characterized by chronic hardening (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs

Answer 24

scleroderma

Question 25

development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes
caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox (HERPES ZOSTER)

Answer 25

shingles

Question 26

a malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue.
Unlike BCC, there is a significant potential for metastasis.
The most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight

Answer 26

Squamous cell carcinoma (SqCCA)