Chapter 13

Question 1

ABCDE

Answer 1

Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color Variation, Diameter >6mm, Elevation/Evolution. Once a month adults should examine their skin in front of a full length mirror with good lighting.

Question 2

Bulla

Answer 2

big blister. Bigger than 1cm.

Question 3

Circumscribed

Answer 3

confined to a limited area.

Question 4

Confluent

Answer 4

flowing together or merging

Question 5

Cyanosis

Answer 5

blue skin. Decreased perfusion. Patients may appear confused or restless, low oxygen levels?

Question 6

Diaphoresis

Answer 6

sweating with fever. Could be caused by exercise, anxiety, and a warm environment.

Question 7

Ecchymosis

Answer 7

extravasated blood. Bigger than 3mm

Question 8

Edema

Answer 8

fluid in interstitial spaces, unilateral has a local cause, bilateral is usually systemic. Makes skin appear lighter and masks color change.

Question 9

Erythema

Answer 9

red color change, excess blood due to fever, inflammation, emotional reactions.

Question 10

Jaundice

Answer 10

yellow color change, increased bilirubin in the blood. Easiest to spot in mouth and sclera.

Question 11

Keloid

Answer 11

hypertrophic scar (overgrown) more common in darker skinned people.

Question 12

Lesion

Answer 12

region in organ or tissue that has suffered damage.

Question 13

Macule

Answer 13

a primary skin lesion, a color change, flat, less than 1 cm (freckle).Patch more than 1 cm is mole.

Question 14

Melanoma

Answer 14

the most serious type of skin cancer. Lighter skin color = higher risk for melanoma.

Question 15

Pallor

Answer 15

white or gray color change, paleness. Look at mucous membranes, lips, nail beds.

Question 16

Papule

Answer 16

primary skin lesion, wart or mole. Raised more than 1 cm

Question 17

Pruritus

Answer 17

itching (subjective data).

Question 17

Petechiae

Answer 17

tiny points of hemorrhage on the skin. Indicates serious infection/diseases.

Question 18

Pustule

Answer 18

pus filled cavity (acne).

Question 19

Turgor

Answer 19

skin elasticity.

Question 20

Urticaria

Answer 20

wheals grow together, very itchy.

Question 21

Vesicle

Answer 21

clear fluid filled blister.

Question 22

Xerosis

Answer 22

excessive dryness.

Question 23

Inspection and Palpation

Answer 23

only during the physical exam. With Edema we should inspect the mucous membranes and lips. Palpation of skin for turgor as well.

Question 24

Clubbing

Answer 24

180 degree or more, abnormal, rounded shape of nail bed.

Question 25

Senile Lentigines

Answer 25

(liver spots). Non-cancerous.

Question 26

Seborrheic Keratoses

Answer 26

Non-cancerous.

Question 27

Actinic Keratoses

Answer 27

Premalignant.

Question 28

Acrochordons

Answer 28

Skin tags. Benign (non-cancerous)