Skin Exam

Question 1

What does SOCRATES stand for?

Answer 1

S= site
O= onset
C= character
R= radiate/refer
A= associations
T= timing
E= exacerbating/relieving
S= severity

Question 2

What is a common cause of decreased hematocrit and oxyhemoglobin resulting in pallor skin?

Answer 2

anemia

Question 3

What are the common causes of vasoconstriction and decreased perfusion resulting in pallor skin?

Answer 3

shock, syncope (fainting), vitiligo

Question 4

If someone has decreased melanin and pallor skin, what are the affected areas?

Answer 4

patchy depigmentation, white spots on skin

Question 5

What is the common cause of inibility to form melanin?

Answer 5

albinism (affects skin, hair, and eyes)

Question 6

If someone has local artery insufficiency and pallor skin, what are the affected areas?

Answer 6

lower extremities

Question 7

What are the common causes of non-inflammatory edema?

Answer 7

-congestive heart failure (CHF)
-liver failure
-nephrotic syndrome

Question 8

define ischemia

Answer 8

low blood flow or no blood flow

Question 9

ischemia will lead to what?

Answer 9

hypoxia

Question 10

Which arteries should be checked if someone has local artery insufficiency?

Answer 10

dorsal pedis artery and posterior tibial artery