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Physical exam: General Appearance, Head, and Skin Flashcards

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Somnolent

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drowsy or sleepy disposition

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Cachectic/Emaciated

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physically wasting (extremely thin)

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Morbidly Obese

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Large body mass index (BMI)

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Nontoxic Appearing

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Well-appearing patient in minimal distress

Often used to describe well-appearing pediatric patients

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5
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Normocephalic

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normal appearance and size of the head

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6
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Atraumatic

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no signs of trauma present

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen

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Pallor

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An unhealthy paleness of the skin

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Erythema

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Superficial reddening of the skin

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Jaundice

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Yellowing of skin due to abnormal bilirubin build-up

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Abrasion

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Superficial wound to the top most layer of the skin

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12
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Contusion

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A region of skin in which blood capillaries are ruptured; AKA
bruise

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13
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Ecchymosis

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An area of ruptured blood vessels similar to a contusion; AKA
bruise

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14
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Laceration

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A cut in the the skin

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15
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Puncture

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A small hole in the skin

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Wheal

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round, localized area of edema on the skin

17
Q

Wheal-and-Flare

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(a reaction) rash or hives (irregular, blanch raised areas with
redness)

18
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Urticaria

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hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often accompanied by itching

19
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Maculopapular

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rash or hives (flat red area covered with small confluent bumps)

20
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Pustules

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small collection of pus under the skin

21
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Bullae

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Fluid-filled blisters

22
Q

Petechiae

A

a small round flat dark-red spot caused by bleeding into the

skin or beneath the mucus membrane

23
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Purpura

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purple spots or blotches (don’t turn white when pressed)

24
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Induration

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A hardened area of normally soft tissue

25
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Fluctuance

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Movable and compressible

26
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Hemangioma

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A benign tumor consisting of blood vessels

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