Chapter 4 (Symptoms and Medical Conditions)

Question 1

injury resulting in removal or disturbance of the superficial layers of the skin

Answer 1

abrasion

Question 2

a circumscribed collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection

Answer 2

abscess

Question 3

inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles marked by papules and pustules

Answer 3

acne

Question 4

a group of inherited disorders with deficiency of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes

Answer 4

albinism

Question 5

injury to the skin caused by heat or other means

Answer 5

burn

Question 6

a burn involving on the epidermis; causes redness and swelling by no blisters (AKA first degree burn)

Answer 6

superficial burn

Question 7

a burn involving the epidermis and dermis that usually involves blisters (AKA second degree burn)

Answer 7

partial-thickness burn

Question 8

a burn involving destruction of the entire skin; extends into subcutaneous fat, muscle or bone and often causes severe scarring (AKA third degree burn)

Answer 8

full-thickness burn

Question 9

collection of large localized abscesses seated in groups of hair follicles and connected by channels

Answer 9

carbuncle

Question 10

inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of the skin

Answer 10

cellulitis

Question 11

the fibrous tissue replacing normal tissue destroyed by disease or injury; commonly called a scar

Answer 11

cicatrix

Question 12

dilated hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; commonly called a blackhead or whitehead

Answer 12

comedo

Question 13

injury producing discoloration and swelling without causing a break in the skin; commonly called a bruise

Answer 13

contusion

Question 14

a closed sac that contains liquid or semiliquid substances

Answer 14

cyst

Question 15

a pressure sore of the skin and underlying tissues

Answer 15

decubitus ulcer

Question 16

inflammatory condition of the skin causing redness, scaling, blisters, itchiness, and burning

Answer 16

eczema

Question 17

a scratch or mark on the skin

Answer 17

excoriation

Question 18

a deep furrow, cleft, slit or tear in the skin

Answer 18

fissure

Question 19

infection of a hair follicle; commonly called a boil

Answer 19

furuncle

Question 20

area of necrosis due to lack of blood flow

Answer 20

gangrene

Question 21

an eruption of blisters on the skin and submucous membranes caused by a local infection of the herpes virus

Answer 21

herpes simplex

Question 22

a viral infection that affects the peripheral nerves and causes an eruption of blisters that follows the course of the affected nerves; closely related to varicella; commonly called shingles

Answer 22

herpes zoster

Question 23

a contagious bacterial skin infection typically occurring on the face of children

Answer 23

impetigo

Question 24

abnormal yellowing of skin

Answer 24

jaundice

Question 25

an overgrown of scar tissue

Answer 25

keloid

Question 26

a small flat circumscribed area of the skin different in color than the surrounding skin

Answer 26

macule

Question 27

a circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually a different color than surrounding skin, commonly called a mole

Answer 27

nevus

Question 28

solid raised area located in any layer of the skin

Answer 28

nodule

Question 29

a small, raised, solid circumscribed area of the skin

Answer 29

papule

Question 30

inflammation and infection around the nail due to bacteria or fungi

Answer 30

paronychia

Question 31

an infestation of lice

Answer 31

pediculosis

Question 32

a small circumscribed elevation of skin containing pus

Answer 32

pustule

Question 33

chronic disorder of the skin causing erythematous areas, papules, and pustules and also increased sebum production; usually occurs on the face

Answer 33

rosacea

Question 34

a dermal eruption (caused by mites) that causes extensive pruritus (itching)

Answer 34

scabies

Question 35

fungal infection of the hair, skin, and nails; commonly called ringworm

Answer 35

tinea

Question 36

fungal infection of the scalp

Answer 36

tinea capitis

Question 37

fungal infection of the feet; commonly called athlete’s foot

Answer 37

tinea pedis

Question 38

an eruption of itchy wheals usually related to an allergy; commonly called hives

Answer 38

urticaria

Question 39

an acute contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus and producing various skin eruptions; commonly known as chicken pox

Answer 39

varicella

Question 40

a clear, fluid filled, raised lesion; commonly called a blister

Answer 40

vesicle

Question 41

areas of skin that have decreased levels of melanocytes causing white patches of varied sizes

Answer 41

wheal