chapter 18

Question 1

a contagious skin infection caused by mites burrowing into the skin that results in
pimple-like irritations, rashes, intense itching, and sores.

Answer 1

scabies

Question 2

a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox; results in pain,
itching, and rashes.

Answer 2

shingles

Question 3

death of tissue caused by infection or lack of blood flow.

Answer 3

gangrene

Question 4

a type of wound in which the skin’s surface is not broken.

Answer 4

closed wound

Question 5

a purple, black, or blue discoloration on the skin caused by the leakage of blood from broken blood vessels into the surrounding tissues; also called a contusion.

Answer 5

bruise

Question 6

a type of wound in which the skin’s surface is not intact.

Answer 6

open wound

Question 7

an area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound.

Answer 7

lession

Question 8

inflammation of the skin.

Answer 8

dermatitis

Question 9

a skin infection caused by bacteria moving into the tissues due to a break in the skin.

Answer 9

cellulitus

Question 10

a chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly that results in red, white, or silver patches, itching, and discomfort.

Answer 10

psoriasis

Question 11

a fungal infection that causes red, scaly patches to appear in a ring shape, generally on the upper body or on the hands and feet.

Answer 11

tinea

Question 12

contagious hard bump caused by a virus.

Answer 12

wart

Question 13

localized damage to the skin (and possibly the underlying soft tissue) that occurs due to shearing or to continued pressure over time; also known as pressure ulcer, pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, or bed sore.

Answer 13

pressure injury

Question 14

areas of the body that bear the greatest amount of weight.

Answer 14

pressure points

Question 15

a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation
and pain.

Answer 15

sitz baths