Integumentary System

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

Small flat lesion

Different color than surrounding skin color

Question 2

Papule

Answer 2

Small, firm, elevated

“like a pea under the skin”

Question 3

Plaque

Answer 3

Large slightly elevated

Surface is flat, but topped with scales

Question 4

Nodule

Answer 4

Palpable, elevated, can vary in size

Question 5

Cyst-fluid filled

Answer 5

Nodule filled with liquid or semi solid substance

Question 6

Vesicle

Answer 6

Small - Blisters with clear fluid

Question 7

Bulla

Answer 7

Large - Blisters with clear fluid

Question 8

Pustule

Answer 8

Elevated, pus filled, (white milky to a yellow color)

Question 9

Scale

Answer 9

Thickened outer layer of skin
Dry
White in color

Question 10

Burrow

Answer 10

Tunneling

Question 11

Comedo

Answer 11

Mass of oil and clogs hair follicles

Question 12

Fissure

Answer 12

Small deep cracks in skin

Question 13

Erosion

Answer 13

Shallow cut

Question 14

Ulcer

Answer 14

Loss of tissue, involves epidermis and dermis

Question 15

Accessory organs

Answer 15

Hair, nails, glands

Question 16

Skin protects the body from..

Answer 16

Trauma, infection, toxic chemicals

Question 17

Tiny nerve endings are called..

Answer 17

Receptors - temperature, touch, pressure, pain

Question 18

Epidermis

Answer 18

Thin outer layer

Question 19

Dermis

Answer 19

Middle layer - lymph nodes, nerves, sweat glands, hair follicles

Question 20

Subcutaneous

Answer 20

Fat layer - regulates temperature

Question 21

Pruritus

Answer 21

Itching

Question 22

Edema

Answer 22

Swelling

Question 23

Erythema

Answer 23

Redness

Question 24

Dermatitis

Answer 24

Umbrella term for inflammation of the skin

manifested by redness and itching

Question 25

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 25

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands red skin,yellow greasy appearing scales Topical treatment Cradle cap is an example

Question 26

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 26

Ie. poison ivy/bee sting (when you come in contact with something) acute inflammation of skin triggered by an external substance Redness,edema,vesicles that ooze, itch, burn, spread Tx-identify irritant,clean area,topical tx,steroid cream can develop through chemical or mechanical irritation

Question 27

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Answer 27

Idiopathic-not sure what the cause is-could be family Hx chronic inflammation of the skin rash,vesicles with drainage, pain, itching,dryness Tx-topical or steroid tx common in families with allergic conditions flare ups with stress and environment no cure

Question 28

Urticaria (Hives)

Answer 28

``` Can be acute or chronic foods or bug bites primary or secondary can be worse with diet Remove trigger if possible Dermis + epidermis antihistamines and benadryl sever itching,redness,raised lesions,swelling ```

Question 29

Psoriasis

Answer 29

Chronic, thick red patches with silver scales Dry patches of skin, soreness, itching Tx-topical, goal of tx is to reduce inflammation possible autoimmune disease

Question 30

Rosacea

Answer 30

``` Chronic, inflammatory only on face - looks like sunburn - feels gritty more common in men nose looks large and red worse if you're a smoker or drinker maybe genetic or environment not itchy ```

Question 31

Acne vulgaris

Answer 31

``` Inflammation of oil glands girls 14-17 face boys 16-18 chest, shoulders, back good hygiene acutane -topical antibiotics - keratolytic ```

Question 32

Herpes Zoster (shingles)

Answer 32

``` viral-acute-can have long term effects incubation 7-21 days usually have pain before vesicles erupt always unilateral extreme pain can last 10 days to 6 weeks contagious until pustules dry up typically age 50 and up stay away from pregnant ppl or ppl who have not had chickenpox antivirals, pain meds, antianxiety meds ```

Question 33

Impetigo

Answer 33

Bacterial contagious superficial skin infection vesicles, redness, itching, thick yellow crust Tx-antibiotics, proper hygiene caused by strep or staph

Question 34

Cellulitus

Answer 34

acute bacterial infection redness,hot to touch,edema, fever, malaise immobilize and elevate Abx and pain meds

Question 35

Dermatophytoses

Answer 35

Group of fungal infections

Question 36

Tinea Capitis

Answer 36

Hair loss-gray scaly lesions on scalp | Abx or antifungal meds

Question 37

Tinea Corporis

Answer 37

``` Ring worm-round, ringed and scaled,elevated more common in kids easily transmitted have pets tested if kids have this can happen anywhere ```

Question 38

Tinea Unguium

Answer 38

Toenail fungus -nails get thick, yellow or green tinged can be painful keep dry clean clippers between toes, wash hands

Question 39

Tinea Pedis

Answer 39

Athletes foot - Extreme pain extreme itching | antifungal

Question 40

Tinea Cruris

Answer 40

Jock itch-Painful, itchy - antifungal

Question 41

Seborrheic Keratosis - Age spots

Answer 41

Benign - has plaque, papules - Painless - black,brown,yellow can be removed light therapy or laser therapy

Question 42

Nonmelanoma skin cancers

Answer 42

Sites are usually sun exposed areas shiny bump or nodule that is pearly white,pink,red sore that bleeds, heals and recurs indented center

Question 43

Malignant melanoma

Answer 43

most serious but not as common could be from severe sunburn or sun poisoning change in size, color or shape

Question 44

Abnormal skin pigmentation

Answer 44

vitiligo-MJ

Question 45

A

Answer 45

Asymmetry

Question 46

B

Answer 46

Border

Question 47

C

Answer 47

Color

Question 48

D

Answer 48

Diameter (usually larger than 6mm)

Question 49

E

Answer 49

Evolving

Question 50

Alopecia - baldness

Answer 50

Acute or chronic temporary or permanent cause from stress, hormones, or disease process

Question 51

Verrucae - Warts

Answer 51

Common -most common plantar - on feet flat can freeze or cut off can appear anywhere can spread with contact don't pick at these