Skin And Wound Assessment Flashcards
What is a bulla?
A bulla is a circular, free fluid-filled PRIMARY LESION, measuring > 1 cm
What is a macule?
A macule is a PRIMARY lesion, it is circular, flat discoloration, measuring < 1 cm
What is a patch?
A patch is a primary lesion, it is circular, flat discoloration, measuring > 1 cm (same as MACULE but larger).
What is a nodule?
A nodule is a primary lesion, it is circular, elevated, solid, measuring > 1 cm
What is a papule?
A papule is a primary lesion, it is superficial, solid, measuring < 1cm, color varies
What is a plaque?
Plaque is a primary lesion, it is superficial, elevated, solid, flat topped, measuring >1 cm
What is a pustule?
A pustule is a primary lesion, it is circular, collection of leukocytes, free fluid-filled, size varies. (A vesicle containing pus).
What is a vesicle?
A vesicle is primary lesion, it is circular, free fluid-filled, up to 1 cm.
What is a wheal?
A wheal is a primary lesion, it is firm, edematous , transitory plaque, infiltration of dermis; may last for a few hours.
Describe atrophy.
Atrophy is labeled as a secondary lesion. It is described as skin skin without normal markings.
What is crust?
Crust is a secondary lesion, variously colored masses of exudate from skin. (Dried serum).
What does Denuded mean?
Denuded is considered a secondary lesion. It is the loss of epidermis caused by exposure to urine, feces, bodily fluids, wound exudate or friction.
What is erosion?
Erosion is a secondary lesion.
It is superficial, partial loss of epidermis.
What is excoriation?
Excoriation is a secondary lesion which is a linear erosion, destruction by mechanical means.
What is a fissure?
A fissure is a secondary lesion. It is a crack of split in the skin.
