Skin

Question 1

Annular

Answer 1

in a ring formation

Question 2

Atrophy

Answer 2

loss of skin markings and full skin thickness

Question 3

Bulla

Answer 3

Fluid-filled, ≥1 cm Blister with second-degree burn

Question 4

Confluent or coalescent

Answer 4

Multiple lesions blending together

Question 5

Fissure

Answer 5

narrow linear crack into epidermis, exposing dermis

Question 6

Lichenification

Answer 6

skin thickening usually found over pruritic or friction areas

Question 7

Macule

Answer 7

Flat discoloration less than 1 cm in diameter

Question 8

Nodule

Answer 8

Raised lesion, ≥1 cm, usually mobile Epidermal cyst

Question 9

Papule

Answer 9

Raised lesion, <1 cm, may be same or different color than the surrounding skin Raised nevus

Question 10

Patch

Answer 10

flat discoloration greater than 1 cm in diameter

Question 11

Plaque

Answer 11

raised lesion, larger than 1 cm, may be same or different color from the surrounding skin

Question 12

Purpura

Answer 12

Lesions caused by red blood cells leaving circulation and becoming trapped in skin Petechiae, ecchymosis

Question 13

Pustule

Answer 13

vesicle-like lesion with purulent content

Question 14

Reticular

Answer 14

net-like cluster

Question 15

Ulcer

Answer 15

loss of epidermis and dermis

Question 16

Vesicle

Answer 16

Vesicle Fluid-filled, <1 cm Varicella

Question 17

Wheal

Answer 17

circumscribed area of skin edema