skin abnormalities (lesions)

Question 1

crust (scab)

Answer 1

collection of dried serum and cellular debris

Question 2

cyst

Answer 2

sac of fluid

Question 3

erosion

Answer 3

break down of skin

Question 4

fissure

Answer 4

slit in skin; could result in bleeding

Question 5

macule

Answer 5

flat pigmented area; freckles; measured 1 cm in diameter

Question 6

nodule

Answer 6

measured in 1 cm or more bumps on body; lymph node

Question 7

papule

Answer 7

elevations off the skin; skin tags

Question 8

pustule

Answer 8

abscess (collection of pus) on the skin

Question 9

ulcer

Answer 9

open sore on skin; decubitus ulcer (bedsore)

Question 10

vesicle

Answer 10

collection of blisters

Question 11

wheal

Answer 11

hives