Skin

Question 1

BSA

Answer 1

Body surface area

Question 2

Dermis

Answer 2

Layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues

Question 3

Epidermis

Answer 3

Outermost layer of cells in the skin

Question 4

Pruritus

Answer 4

Itching

Question 5

Rash

Answer 5

Change of the skin which affects its color, appearance or texture

Question 6

Uticaria

Answer 6

Rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps

Question 7

Abrasion

Answer 7

Wound consisting of superficial damage to the skin

Question 8

Ecchymosis

Answer 8

Bruising

Question 9

Erythema

Answer 9

Redness

Question 10

Hematoma

Answer 10

Collection of blood in an organ or tissue

Question 11

Induration

Answer 11

Area of hardened tissue

Question 12

Laceration

Answer 12

Injury that results in an irregular break in the skin

Question 13

Macule

Answer 13

Small spot or colored area

Question 14

Pallor

Answer 14

Pale skin

Question 15

Papule

Answer 15

Small, raised inflammatory spot

Question 16

Petechiae

Answer 16

Small red spots

Question 17

Purulent

Answer 17

Consisting of pus

Question 18

Serous

Answer 18

Serum-like substance

Question 19

Vesicle

Answer 19

Blister-like elevation of the skin containing serous fluid

Question 20

Cellulitis

Answer 20

Diffuse inflammation of connective tissue with severe inflammation of dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin

Question 21

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Answer 21

infection caused by bacteria that can destroy skin, fat and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time