Skin Integrity: Secondary Lesiosn

Question 1

Scale

Answer 1

Dandruff; Thin or think flake of skin varying in color; usually secondary to desquamated, dead epithelium

Question 2

Crust

Answer 2

Residue of Impetigo; Dried residue of exudates

Question 3

Fissure

Answer 3

Athlete’s foot; Linear crack in the skin

Question 4

Ulcer

Answer 4

Pressure ulcer, stasis ulcer; Opening in the caused by sloughing of necrotic tissue, extending past the epidermis