History Taking, Vitals, Skin Flashcards
The skin return to place immediately when released
Skin Turgor
skin should be resilient, moves easily when pinched
Mobility
In elderly, skin turgor should be done on (3)
Inner aspect of thigh,
Sternum,
Glabellar area
Lesion is flat, <1 cm
Macule
lesion is flat, >1 cm
Patch
lesion is raised, <1 cm
Papule
lesion is raised, >1 cm
Plaque
lesion is raised, <1 cm, fluid filled
Vesicle
lesion is raised, >1 cm, fluid filled
Bulla
a circumscribed collection of leukocytes and free fluid that varies in size
Pustule
A solid, raised growth >5cm in diameter
Tumor
A raised, erythematous, papule / plaque, usually representing short-lived vasodilation and vasopermiability
Wheal
A large (0.5 - 5cm), firm raised above the surface of surrounding skin
Nodule
Excess dead epidermal cells
Scales
A collection of dried serum and cellular debris
Scab / Crust
Area of skin denuded by complete or partial loss of epidermis
Erosion
A linear loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined, nearly vertical walls
Fissure
A focal loss of epidermis and dermis
Ulcer
Heals with scarring
Ulcer
A depression in the skin, resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis
Atrophy
An abnormal formation of connective tissue, implying dermal damage
Scar
Linear, angular erosions that may be covered by crust
Excoriation
checking for clubbing
Schamroth Technique
Clubbing
sign of chronic hypoxemia