skin: Abnormal vs normal Flashcards
1
Q
normal signs
warm
A
abnormal
cool to touch
hot to touch
2
Q
normal
dry
A
abnormal
diaphoretic (sweating heavily)
3
Q
normal
Normal color
A
abnormal
jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
cyanotic (blue skin)
pallor (pale)
4
Q
normal
no rashes
A
abnormal
urticaria (hives)
Petechiae/purpura (small red or purple spot on the skin)
5
Q
no signs of infection
A
erythema calor induration (cellulitis) fluctuant (abscess) purulent drainage (thick puss/fluid) lymphangitis (inflammation of the lymphatic channels)
6
Q
atraumatic intact of the skin
A
ecchymosis (bruising) contusion abrasion laceration skin tear avulasion
