POM Flashcards
If you have continuous data, you (can/ cannot) calculate RR and NNT
Cannot!
What is the ABCDE method?
A: asymmetry B: border C: color D: diameter E: evolution
The most common form of skin cancer, usually from sun damage is _______
basal cell carcinoma
Physical reveals a skin lesion with smooth, round, pearly boarders with central pallor or ulcer.
Dx: _______
basal cell carcinoma
A dilated superficial blood vessel is called _______
telangiectasia
will blanch with pressure
A skin lesion that is an enclosed cavity with a lining containing liquid or semisolid material is a _______
cyst
superficial skin erosion caused by scratching is called ______
excoriation
increased skin markings and thickening chronic inflammation caused by scratching or irritation
lichenification
A superficial focal loss of part of the epidermis is called ________
erosion
What is the treatment for basal cell carcinoma?
excision
An ulcerated skin lesion, scabbed over with recurrent bleeding and grows deeper over time is a _______
squamous cell cancer
This skin exam is altered if the patient is substantially dehydrated or edematous
turgor
a non-palpable skin pigmentation change is called a _______
macule
a palpable raised skin lesion
papule
A mosquito bite creates a skin reaction called a _______
wheal
A large vesicle in the skin, bubble-like esp. filled with air or fluid
bullae
a focal loss of the epidermis extending into the dermis is a _______
ulceration
decreased skin thickness due to skin thinning (common with aging) is called ______
atrophy
chronic skin condition with portions of the skin losing their pigment
vitiligo
A lethal form of skin cancers that develops from melanocytes is called ________
malignant melanoma
Which type of skin cancer metastasizes early and can be lethal (melanoma/ basal cell carcinoma/ squamous cell cancer)
melanoma
Neoplasm of the endothelium and epithelial layer of the skin caused by herpes virus 8
kaposi’s sarcoma
Inflammation of the hair follicle, infected with bacteria, esp. staphylococcus
Folliculitis
chronic skin condition with facial redness, small superficial dilated blood vessels, papules, pustules, and swelling is called ________
rosacea
bacterial infection of the skin involving the inner layers (dermis and subcutaneous fat) is called ______
cellulitis
Nonspecific reaction pattern, velvet, leathery thickening of the skin associated with obesity, diabetes (insulin resistance)
Acanthosis Nigricans
Sudden, rapid, patchy loss of hair, usually from the scalp or face is called ______
alopecia areata
You suspect a patient has superficial a skin infection so you get out a ____ ____ to view it
wood’s lamp
Autoimmune disease of the skin, usually on the extensor surfaces is _______
psoriasis
How do you treat a Herpes Zoster/shingles infection?
antivirals, acyclovir etc.
Benign, slow growing epidermal tumor due to proliferaition of immature keratinocyte
seborrheic keratoses
Inflammation of the skin with an itchy erythematous rash, crusting patches. Usually on flexor surfaces.
Dermatitis, acute
eczema, chronic
Name some factors for predicting risk for pressure ulcers on the Braden scale
- sensory perception
- moisture
- activity
- mobility
- nutrition
- shear and friction
obstruction of blood flow at a bony prominence can lead to a ______ _______
pressure ulcer
How is the severity of pressure ulcers measured?
staging
Over a bony prominence (venous/arterial) ulcer
arterial
Red granular base with irregular shape (venous/arterial) ulcer
venous (well oxygenated)
Necrotic with poor perfusion, punched out round shape (venous/arterial) ulcer
arterial
Skin damage in a moist not bony area is a (Pressure ulcer/ MASD)
MASD: moisture associated skin damage
P.U. must be in bony area
this bacterial product should be removed from wounds to promote healing
fibrin biofilm
