Chp 4 Integumentary System Part 2

Question 1

MRSA Infection

Answer 1

A Staph infection that is methicillin-resistant

Question 2

Gangrene

Answer 2

Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion

Question 3

Abrasion

Answer 3

Scraping away of skin

Question 4

Laceration

Answer 4

Torn, ragged-edged wound

Question 5

Fissure

Answer 5

Slit or cracklike sore on the skin

Question 6

Contusion

Answer 6

Injury without a break in skin or bruise (pain, swelling, discoloration)

Question 7

Cellulitis

Answer 7

An infection of the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers that give rise to red, swollen, hot, and painful skin

Question 8

Eczema

Answer 8

Inflammatory skin disease redness, blisters, scabs, itching, and noninfectious.

Question 9

Psoriasis

Answer 9

Red lesions covered with silvery scales

Question 10

Leukoplakia

Answer 10

White spots or patches on mucous membranes may be precancerous

Question 11

Candidiasis

Answer 11

Yeast infection (thrush-mouth)

Question 12

Rosacea

Answer 12

Chronic redness, papules and dilation of blood vessels central area of face

Question 13

Vitiligo

Answer 13

White patches on skin caused by destruction of melanocytes

Question 14

Kaposi sarcoma

Answer 14

Cancer starting purple/brown patches, usually associated with AIDS

Question 15

Albinism

Answer 15

Partial/total lack of melanin in skin, hair and yes (hereditary)

Question 16

Alopecia

Answer 16

Absence of eyelashes and hair

Question 17

Pilonidal cyst

Answer 17

Sac of hair and skin debris near tailbone

Question 18

Keloid

Answer 18

Overgrowth of scar tissue

Question 19

Cicatrix

Answer 19

Scar of healed wound

Question 20

Actinic Keratosis

Answer 20

Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue results from excessive sunlight

Question 21

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SqCCA)

Answer 21

Malignant growth on surface layer, but can metastasize.

Question 22

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

Answer 22

Malignant tumor from basal layer of epidermis.

Question 23

Impetigo

Answer 23

Superficial infection by either strep or staph

Question 24

Herpes

Answer 24

Viral, small blisters in clusters

Question 25

Tina

Answer 25

Fungal infection of the skin (ringworm and athlete’s foot)

Question 26

Scabies

Answer 26

Parasitic infection papules are caused by females burrowing eggs into the skin.

Question 27

Pediculosis

Answer 27

Lic invasion of hair/skin