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What is the primary morphology of a dermatology exam?

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

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

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True

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

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

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What is a papule in dermatology?

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

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

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vesicle

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What is a wheal in dermatology?

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

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

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

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

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True

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What is a pustule in dermatology?

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

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

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A thin flake or plate of desiccated epidermal cells.

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Macule

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Flat lesion less than 1 cm, without elevation or depression

Petechiae
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Patch

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flat lesion greater than 1 cm, without elevation or depression

Vitligo
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Plaque

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flat, elevated lesion, usually greater than 1 cm

Psoriasis
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Papule

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elevated, solid lesion less than 1 cm

Angioma, wart
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Nodule

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elevated, solid lesion greater than 1 cm

Cyst
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Vesicle

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

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Pustule

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

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Bullae

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

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Serum Dry Crust

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Fissure

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Lichenification

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Erosion

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Ulceration

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Scaling

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What are the stages of pressure injuries?
Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Unstageable, Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
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Which stage of pressure injury involves intact skin with non-blanchable redness?
Stage 1
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Which stage of pressure injury involves partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis?
Stage 2
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Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with visible fat?
Stage 3
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Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?
Stage 4
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What does the term 'Unstageable' mean in pressure injury staging?
Full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the wound is covered by slough or eschar
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What is a Suspected Deep Tissue Injury in pressure injury staging?
Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister
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True or False: Pressure injuries can only occur on bony prominences.
False
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Fill in the blank: Stage ___ pressure injury involves full thickness skin loss with visible fat.
3
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Which stage of pressure injury is characterized by a deep wound with potential involvement of muscle and bone?
Stage 4
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What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?
Dermis
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What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
Insulation and padding
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What pigment gives skin its color?
Melanin
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What type of cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing melanin?
Melanocytes
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What is the most abundant type of skin cell?
Keratinocytes
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Which skin cell type is responsible for producing melanin?
Melanocytes
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Which skin cell type is involved in immune responses?
Langerhans cells
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What is the role of Merkel cells in the skin?
Sensory touch receptors
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Which skin cell type is responsible for maintaining skin elasticity?
Fibroblasts
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What does the 'A' in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
Asymmetry
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What does the 'B' in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
Border irregularity
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What does the 'C' in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
Color variation
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What does the 'D' in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
Diameter greater than 6mm
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What does the 'E' in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
Evolution or change in appearance
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True or False: The ABCDE rule is a method to help identify potential signs of melanoma.
True
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Fill in the blank: The 'D' in the ABCDE rule stands for diameter greater than ______.
6mm
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Which aspect of the ABCDE rule refers to the shape of a melanoma lesion?
Asymmetry
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What does the 'B' in the ABCDE rule help to identify in a potential melanoma lesion?
Border irregularity
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Why is it important to monitor any changes in the appearance of a skin lesion?
To detect any signs of melanoma early
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Superior or cranial
toward the head end of the body; upper (example, the hand is part of the superior extremity)
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Inferior or caudal
away from the head; lower (example, the foot is part of the inferior extremity).
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Anterior or ventral
front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg)
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Posterior or dorsal
Back
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Medial
Toward the midline of the body
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Lateral
Away from the midline of the body ex. The little toe is located at the lateral side of the foot
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Proximal
Located at or nearest the the trunk or at the point of origin of a part
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Distal
Away from or farthest from the trunk or point of origin of a part
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Linear lesion
Line of lesions Ex. Shingles follows a dermatome
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Discoid
Coin shaped Ex. Lupus
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Annular
Ring with clear/skin color in the center
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Annular
Ring with clear/skin color in the center
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Bulls Eye
Target variation Ex. Lyme’s Disease
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Sepiginous
Tree like
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What is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal cell skin cancer
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True or False: Basal cell skin cancer typically grows slowly and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
True
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What is the main cause of basal cell skin cancer?
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
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What are some common symptoms of basal cell skin cancer?
Open sores that don't heal, red patches, shiny bumps, or scars
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How is basal cell skin cancer usually treated?
Surgical removal or other treatments like cryotherapy, curettage and electrodesiccation, or Mohs surgery
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Found in areas exposed to sun (white) non sun exposed areas (black) Arises from keratinocytes of the epidermis Hyperkeratotic plaques
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Red flag signs of melanoma(Eight)
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
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What causes exanthems in children?
Viral illnesses
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Which skin condition is characterized by red, itchy patches on the skin?
Eczema
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True or False: Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell growth.
True
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Fill in the blank: Psoriasis is more likely to develop in individuals with a family history of ____________.
Psoriasis
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Which skin condition is known for causing silvery scales on red, inflamed skin patches?
Psoriasis
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True or False: Eczema is more common in children than in adults.
True

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