Dermatology Flashcards
Chief complaints
Abscess Abrasion Allergic reaction Blisters Bodily fluid exposure Boil Cyst Dog bite Facial swelling or laceration Head laceration Hand laceration Laceration Rash Skin problem Wound
Burn
Type of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, or friction
First degree burn
Superficial
Surface is damaged
Epidermis (outermost skin layer) is still intact therefore able to control functions like control temp. And protect from infection or injury
Second degree burn
Damage extended through the epidermis and into dermis (second skin layer)
Also known as partial thickness burn
Indicates loss of skin function
Blisters are a sign
Third degree burn
Destroyed the epidermis and dermis
Known as full thickness burn
Trouble with fluid loss, heat loss, infection that comes with second degree burn
Known as nerve death= patient may not be able to feel anything in the area
Clubbing
A deformity of the fingers and fingernails associated with many diseases, mostly of the heart and lungs
Eczema
A chronic skin disorder involving scaly and itchy rashes as well as blistering, weeping, or peeling of the skin
Psoriasis
Skin condition causing skin redness and irritation
Purulent
Containing or composed of pus
Pruritis
Itching
Macular Rash
Circumscribed changes in color of skin that are neither raised nor depressed
Maculopapular rash
Flat, red area on the skin that’s covered with small confluent bumps
Nodular rash
Bumpy, usually deep to skin
Papular Rash
One or more small solid rounded bumps rising from the skin that are each usually 0.5 cm or less in diameter
Petechiae rash
Pinpoint flat round red spots under the skin surface caused by intradermal hemorrhage (bleeding into the skin)
Purpura rash
Appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure
Pustules rash
Small elevation of the skin containing cloudy or purulent material usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells
Urticaria rash
(Hives) raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin
Vesicular rash
Small blisters
Red man syndrome
Reaction to the drug Vancomycin characterized by the reddening of the skin and scaling
Serosanguineous
Consisting of serum and blood
Abrasion
A wound consisting of superficial damage to the skin
Abscess
A collection of pus in any part of the body that usually causes swelling and inflammation around it
Body fluid exposure
Usually occurs when a healthcare worker comes into contact with a used patient needle
