Integumentary Flashcards
1
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Abrasion
A
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
2
Q
Abscess
A
A collection of pus beneath the skin
3
Q
Cyanosis
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Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
4
Q
Diaphoresis
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Sweating
5
Q
Edema
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Skin swollen due to fluid collection
6
Q
Fluctuance
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Palatable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus
7
Q
Hematoma
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Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
8
Q
Induration
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Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
9
Q
Pallor
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Paleness due to anemia or various other causes
10
Q
Pruritic
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Itchy
11
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Purulent
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Containing pus; pus-like
12
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Urticarial rash
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A patchy red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions
