Skin, Hair, & Nails

Question 1

Pallor

Answer 1

Paleness of skin

Question 2

Cyanosis

Answer 2

Blueness of skin

Question 3

Jaundice

Answer 3

Yellowing of skin

Question 4

Erythema

Answer 4

reddening of skin usually found in patches. Caused by dilation of blood capillaries

Question 5

Callus

Answer 5

Thickened or hardened part of skin

Question 6

Cherry angioma

Answer 6

Due to a broken blood vessel… Common skin growth on people over 30

Question 7

Clubbing

Answer 7

Thickening and widening of nails so they have abnormal shape

Question 8

Diaphoresis

Answer 8

Sweating

Question 9

Ecchymosis

Answer 9

Flat bruise with bluish or purple color

Question 10

Epidermis

Answer 10

Outer layer of skin

Question 11

Hypodermis

Answer 11

Tissue beneath epidermis

Question 12

Koilonychias

Answer 12

Spoon nails

Question 13

Leukonychia punctate

Answer 13

White dislocation on nail

Question 14

Petechia

Answer 14

Small purple spot

Question 15

Striae

Answer 15

Stretch marks

Question 16

Turgor

Answer 16

Elasticity of skin

Question 17

Spider angioma a

Answer 17

Central red spot with extensions that radiate outwards

Question 18

Telangiectasia

Answer 18

Visible small linear blood vessels

Question 19

Bulla

Answer 19

Rounded prominence filled with air or fluid

Question 20

Pustule

Answer 20

Pimples