Misc (clinical skills) Flashcards
1
Q
what is a papule
A
something raised <0.5cm
2
Q
what is a nodule
A
something raised >0.5cm
3
Q
what is a wheal
A
a swelling (something raised) that is compressible
4
Q
what is a vesicle
A
fluid filled (not pus) <0.5cm
5
Q
what is a bulla
A
fluid filled (not pus) >0.5cm
6
Q
what is a cyst
A
a nodule with semi-solid material (not fluid filled)
7
Q
what is a pustule
A
pus filled
8
Q
what is a lesion that is not raised <1cm
A
macule
9
Q
what is a lesion that is not raised >1cm
A
patch
10
Q
what is an erosion
A
superficial break in epidermis
11
Q
what is an ulcer
A
a break into the dermis
12
Q
what is a linear split in the epidermis called
A
fissure
13
Q
what are the things to be worried about with a mole
A
ABCDE Asymmetry Border irregular Colour - more than 2/3 colours Diameter Evolution (growing)
14
Q
dermatomal rash
A
shingles
15
Q
difference between cyst and nodule
A
cyst = semi solid fluid = more mobile
