Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

NURS 6220 Health Assessment > Derm Nomenclature > Flashcards

Derm Nomenclature Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary morphology of a dermatology exam?

A

The primary morphology of a dermatology exam refers to the basic appearance and characteristics of skin lesions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: Primary morphology includes the color, size, shape, and distribution of skin lesions.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What does the term ‘macule’ refer to in dermatology?

A

A flat, discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is a papule in dermatology?

A

A solid, elevated lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a fluid-filled blister that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

A

vesicle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a wheal in dermatology?

A

A raised, edematous, and pruritic area that is transient and usually disappears within hours.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does the term ‘nodule’ refer to in dermatology?

A

A solid, elevated lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

True or False: A plaque is a flat, elevated lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is a pustule in dermatology?

A

A small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains purulent material.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What does the term ‘scale’ refer to in dermatology?

A

A thin flake or plate of desiccated epidermal cells.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Macule

A

Flat lesion less than 1 cm, without elevation or depression

Petechiae
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Patch

A

flat lesion greater than 1 cm, without elevation or depression

Vitligo
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Plaque

A

flat, elevated lesion, usually greater than 1 cm

Psoriasis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Papule

A

elevated, solid lesion less than 1 cm

Angioma, wart
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Nodule

A

elevated, solid lesion greater than 1 cm

Cyst
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Vesicle

A

elevated, fluid-filled lesion, usually less than 1 cm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Pustule

A

elevated, pus-filled lesion, usually less than 1 cm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Bullae

A

elevated, fluid-filled lesion, usually greater than 1 cm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Serum Dry Crust

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Fissure

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Lichenification

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Erosion

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Ulceration

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Scaling

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What are the stages of pressure injuries?

A

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Unstageable, Suspected Deep Tissue Injury

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Which stage of pressure injury involves intact skin with non-blanchable redness?

A

Stage 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Which stage of pressure injury involves partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis?

A

Stage 2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with visible fat?

A

Stage 3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?

A

Stage 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

What does the term ‘Unstageable’ mean in pressure injury staging?

A

Full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the wound is covered by slough or eschar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What is a Suspected Deep Tissue Injury in pressure injury staging?

A

Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

True or False: Pressure injuries can only occur on bony prominences.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Fill in the blank: Stage ___ pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with visible fat.

A

3

34
Q

Which stage of pressure injury is characterized by a deep wound with potential involvement of muscle and bone?

A

Stage 4

35
Q

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

A

Epidermis

36
Q

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

A

Dermis

37
Q

What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

A

Insulation and padding

38
Q

What pigment gives skin its color?

A

Melanin

39
Q

What type of cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing melanin?

A

Melanocytes

40
Q

What is the most abundant type of skin cell?

A

Keratinocytes

41
Q

Which skin cell type is responsible for producing melanin?

A

Melanocytes

42
Q

Which skin cell type is involved in immune responses?

A

Langerhans cells

43
Q

What is the role of Merkel cells in the skin?

A

Sensory touch receptors

44
Q

Which skin cell type is responsible for maintaining skin elasticity?

A

Fibroblasts

45
Q

What does the ‘A’ in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?

A

Asymmetry

46
Q

What does the ‘B’ in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?

A

Border irregularity

47
Q

What does the ‘C’ in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?

A

Color variation

48
Q

What does the ‘D’ in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?

A

Diameter greater than 6mm

49
Q

What does the ‘E’ in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?

A

Evolution or change in appearance

50
Q

True or False: The ABCDE rule is a method to help identify potential signs of melanoma.

A

True

51
Q

Fill in the blank: The ‘D’ in the ABCDE rule stands for diameter greater than ______.

A

6mm

52
Q

Which aspect of the ABCDE rule refers to the shape of a melanoma lesion?

A

Asymmetry

53
Q

What does the ‘B’ in the ABCDE rule help to identify in a potential melanoma lesion?

A

Border irregularity

54
Q

Why is it important to monitor any changes in the appearance of a skin lesion?

A

To detect any signs of melanoma early

55
Q

Superior or cranial

A

toward the head end of the body; upper (example, the hand is part of the
superior extremity)

56
Q

Inferior or caudal

A

away from the head; lower (example, the foot is part of the inferior extremity).

57
Q

Anterior or ventral

A

front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg)

58
Q

Posterior or dorsal

A

Back

59
Q

Medial

A

Toward the midline of the body

60
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the midline of the body ex. The little toe is located at the lateral side of the foot

61
Q

Proximal

A

Located at or nearest the the trunk or at the point of origin of a part

62
Q

Distal

A

Away from or farthest from the trunk or point of origin of a part

63
Q

Linear lesion

A

Line of lesions
Ex. Shingles follows a dermatome

64
Q

Discoid

A

Coin shaped
Ex. Lupus

65
Q

Annular

A

Ring with clear/skin color in the center

66
Q

Annular

A

Ring with clear/skin color in the center

67
Q

Bulls Eye

A

Target variation
Ex. Lyme’s Disease

68
Q

Sepiginous

A

Tree like

69
Q

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

A

Basal cell skin cancer

70
Q

True or False: Basal cell skin cancer typically grows slowly and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.

A

True

71
Q

What is the main cause of basal cell skin cancer?

A

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun

72
Q

What are some common symptoms of basal cell skin cancer?

A

Open sores that don’t heal, red patches, shiny bumps, or scars

73
Q

How is basal cell skin cancer usually treated?

A

Surgical removal or other treatments like cryotherapy, curettage and electrodesiccation, or Mohs surgery

74
Q

Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A

Found in areas exposed to sun (white) non sun exposed areas (black)
Arises from keratinocytes of the epidermis
Hyperkeratotic plaques

75
Q

Red flag signs of melanoma(Eight)

A

Asymmetrical distribution of color
Blue black white color
Non healing lesions
Head and neck lesions (with grey color)
Changing lesion (evolving)
Ulceration without trauma
Black necrosis
Streaking redness

76
Q

What causes exanthems in children?

A

Viral illnesses

77
Q

Which skin condition is characterized by red, itchy patches on the skin?

A

Eczema

78
Q

True or False: Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell growth.

A

True

79
Q

Fill in the blank: Psoriasis is more likely to develop in individuals with a family history of ____________.

A

Psoriasis

80
Q

Which skin condition is known for causing silvery scales on red, inflamed skin patches?

A

Psoriasis

81
Q

True or False: Eczema is more common in children than in adults.

A

True

NURS 6220 Health Assessment (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions