Integumentary Flashcards
relating to the skin
1
Q
Avulsion
A
a forcible tearing away of a part or structure
2
Q
Contusion
A
trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
3
Q
Ecchymosis
A
bruise that is not elevated
4
Q
Erythema
A
redness of the skin
5
Q
Fluctuance
A
capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
6
Q
Induration
A
localized hardening of soft tissue
7
Q
Laceration
A
cut in the skin
8
Q
Macular
A
flat rash
9
Q
Maculopapular Rash
A
rash characterized by flat red rashes that are covered in small bumps
10
Q
Melanoma
A
most deadly type of skin cancer
11
Q
Nuchal rigidity
A
neck stiffness
12
Q
Pallor
A
paleness of the skin
13
Q
Papular
A
solid, raised lesion with distinct borders
14
Q
Pruritic
A
itchy
15
Q
Purulent
A
consisting, containing, or discharging pus
