Integumentary/ Skin Flashcards
1
Q
abrasion
A
scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
2
Q
cyanosis
A
blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
3
Q
diaphoresis
A
sweating
4
Q
ecchymosis
A
bruising
5
Q
edema
A
swelling
6
Q
erythema/ erythematous
A
redness/ red
7
Q
fluctuance
A
palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus/abscess
8
Q
laceration
A
splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)
9
Q
maculopapular rash
A
rash that is both red and raised
10
Q
pallor
A
pale skin typically due to anemia
11
Q
purulence/ purulent
A
pus/pus-like
12
Q
urticarial rash/ wheals
A
a patchy red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions
