Integumentary System - Objective terms Flashcards
1
Q
localized/local rash
A
rash confined to one area
2
Q
generalized
A
rash spread to other areas
3
Q
pustule
A
pus-filled blister
4
Q
first degree burn
A
superficial burns through only the epidermis
5
Q
second degree burn
A
deeper burn that involves the epidermis and dermis
6
Q
third degree burn
A
burn that reaches subcutaneous tissue
7
Q
fourth degree burn
A
burn that involves underlying tissues like bone, muscle or fascia
8
Q
nevus
A
mole
9
Q
verruca
A
wart
10
Q
culture and sensitivity (C&S)
A
a process that involves taking a sample of the substance to determine the pathogen and medication to kill it
11
Q
biopsy (Bx)
A
removal of tissue sample to determine the cause of an abnormality
