Integumentary System (Skin, Hair, Nails)

Question 1

Abrasion/Excoriation

Answer 1

Scraping or rubbing away of the upper layer of the skin.

Question 2

Abscess

Answer 2

An accumulation of pus underneath the skin.

Question 3

Cyanosis

Answer 3

The bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen to that area

Question 4

Diaphoresis

Answer 4

Sweating

Question 5

Ecchymosis

Answer 5

Bruising; the escape of blood into tissues.

Question 6

Erythema

Answer 6

Abnormal redness of the skin

Question 7

Herpes Simplex

Answer 7

Viral skin disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Type 1 is oral
herpes which causes typically cold sores around the mouth and lip. Type 2 is
genital herpes which typically causes sores around the genitals or rectum.

Question 8

Herpes Zoster

Answer 8

Shingles; Painful, localized, blistering skin rash.

Question 9

Laceration

Answer 9

A cut or linear wound of the skin.

Question 10

Pallor

Answer 10

Pale color of the skin; paleness.

Question 11

Pitting Edema

Answer 11

Swelling which retains an impression when touched.

Question 12

Pruritic

Answer 12

Itchy

Question 13

Psoriasis

Answer 13

Chronic disease characterized by dry, red patches of skin covered in
white/silvery scales

Question 14

Purulent

Answer 14

Pertaining to pus, containing pus or pus-like.

Question 15

Tenting

Answer 15

The skin is slow to return to its normal position after being pinched, indicates
dehydration.