Integumentary Flashcards
1
Q
ecchymosis/ contusion
A
bruise
2
Q
hematoma
A
collection blood under skin
ex. goose egg
(not bruise, contusion)
3
Q
striae
A
stretch mark
4
Q
erythema
A
red coloring of skin
5
Q
diaphoresis
A
sweating
6
Q
pruntius
A
itching
7
Q
pallor
A
white coloring
ex. anemia, poor circulation, vasoconstriction
8
Q
petechiae
A
collection small red/purple dots due to bleeding underneath skin
9
Q
utricaria
A
hives
10
Q
macule
A
<1cm flat
11
Q
papule
A
< 1cm elevated
12
Q
edema
A
accum fluid in tissues
check for pitting
13
Q
jaundice
A
yellow
renal failure
seen in eyes/ mouth
14
Q
nevus
A
mole
15
Q
cyanosis
A
blue coloring (precursor of pallor)
