Integumentary System: Skin

Question 1

abscess

Answer 1

collection of pus in skin

Question 2

acne rosacea

Answer 2

chronic form of acne seen in adults involving redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels, primarily on nose and cheeks

Question 3

acne vulgaris

Answer 3

common form of acne seen in teenagers; characterized by comedos, papules and pustules

Question 4

actinic keratosis

Answer 4

abnormal condition of hard, horny wart like lesion that develops on sun-damaged skin; may become cancerous

Question 5

burn

Answer 5

damage to skin that can result from exposure to open fire, electricity, UV light from the sun, or caustic chemicals; seriousness depends on amount of body surface involved and depth of burn as determined by amount of damage to each layer

Question 6

cellulitis

Answer 6

diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of connective tissue found in skin

Question 7

decubitus ulcer

Answer 7

open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off blood flow to over-lying skin; can appear in bedridden patients who lie in one position too long and can be difficult to heal; also called bedsore or pressure sore