Test #2 (Infectious Disease, Integumentary, some CV) Flashcards
_______ refers to a traumatic or pathologic loss of normal tissue continuity, structure, or function.
Lesions
Small flat circumscribed lesion of a different colour than the normal skin.
Macule
Small, firm, elevated lesion.
Papule
Elevated lesion larger than a papule.
Nodule
Elevated, erythematous lesion that usually contains purulent exudate (pus).
Pustule
An elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid.
Veslicle
Large, slightly elevated lesion with a flat surface; often topped by scale.
Plaque
Dry, rough surface, or dried exudates, or blood.
Crust
Thick, dry, rough skin surface (leather like).
Lichenification
Raised, irregular mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar formation.
Keloid
A small, deep crack or tear in the skin
Fissure
A cavity with loss of tissue from the epidermis and dermis; often weeping or bleeding.
Ulcer
Shallow moist cavity in the epidermis.
Erosion
These are temporary eruptions of the skin. They are associated with childhood diseases, heat, irritation, allergies, or drug induced reactions. They range in size from fractions of a millimetre, to many centimetres.
Rashes
The four types of \_\_\_\_\_\_ are: Blanched (white) Erythematous (red) Hemorrhagic, or purpuric (containing blood) Pigmented (coloured)
Rashes
A vesicle of fluid filled papule (a.k.a. bulla). There is a degeneration of epidermal cells; disruptions of intercellular junctions. This causes layers of skin to separate, and fluid to accumulate.
Blisters
______ are caused by friction, or burns, and are most common on the palmar surface of the hand, or plantar surface of the foot.
Blisters
A hyperkeratotic plaque of skin due to chronic pressure or friction. There is increased cohesion between cells, and decreased skin shedding. They may be removed by filing, but will reoccur if cause is not addressed.
Callus
Small, well circumscribed, conical, keratinous thickening of the skin.
• Usually appear on the toes from rubbing or ill-fitting shoes
• Painful on the feet – usually asymptomatic on the hands
• May be surgically removed, but may reoccur if the cause is not addressed
Corns
________ (Itch)
• The itch sensation originates in free nerve endings in the skin (nociceptors)
• Ranges from mild to severe
• May be a clue for internal disorders such as chronic renal disease, and biliary disease
• Triggering factors are warmth, touch, and vibration
• Most treatment measures are non-specific
Pruritis
Scratching an itch is a ______ reflex. It may or may not relieve the itch. Repeated scratching may lead to skin irritation and lacerations/excoriation.
Spinal
_______ (Dry skin) – Caused by dehydration of the stratum corneum. It may be the primary sign on a skin disorder, or an underlying systemic disease.
• Skin appears rough, scaly, wrinkled, and lined
• Dry skin is predisposed to itching which may result in cracking and fissuring
• Commonly affected areas include extremities, the back, abdomen, and waist
• Treatment is with moisturizing agents
Xerosis
Pigmentary skin disorders – These disorders involve ____________.
Melanocytes
White patches that suddenly appear on the skin. This is due to the absence of melanocytes, a decreased number of melanocytes, or melanocytes that just don’t produce melanin. Research has found an increase in hydrogen peroxide at the lesion sites.
Vitiligo
A genetic disorder with complete or partial congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
Albanism
The most common form of albinism is the recessively inherited ___________ albinism. The patient has the normal number of melanocytes, but lacks the enzyme required for the synthesis of melanin (tyrosinase DW)
Oculocutaneous
Characterized by darkened macules on the face.
Chloasma
A relatively common fungal infection. Fungus invades dead keratinized tissue.
Tinea
T/F: Massage is safe on patients with tinea.
False: No massage onsite - contagious
Primary infections are generally _________.
Secondary infections occur in a pre-existing ______, and may be deeper.
Primary infections are generally superficial.
Secondary infections occur in a pre-existing lesion, and may be deeper.
An infection of a hair follicle which spreads to the surrounding dermis.
Furuncle
T/F: It is safe to massage over a boil.
False: It will be painful to the client, and there is the risk of spreading the infection
A collection of furuncles. They coalesce into a large infected mass, which may drain through different sinuses, or develop into an abscess.
Carbuncle
A common, superficial, infection caused by staph, or group A hemolytic strep.
Impetigo
T/F: On-site massage for impetigo is unsafe.
True
An ulcerative form of impetigo, caused by staph/strep.
Ecthyma
T/F: Fever is an absolute contraindication for massage.
True
Deep infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It is caused by staph and beta hemolytic strep. Often associated with fish handling, swimming, and animal bites or scratches.
Cellulitis
Common benign papillomae caused by Human Papilloma virus.
Verrucae
Stay about __ cm away from warts. If you touch one, wash your hands right away – you don’t want to spread them on your client, or to yourself!
10 cm
Type 1 Herpes– usually affects the _____.
Type 2 Herpes– usually affects the _______.
Type 1 – usually affects the mouth.
Type 2 – usually affects the genitals.
Stay __ cm away from any open lesions. Wash hands immediately if you come into contact with an open lesion.
10 cm
T/F: If you have not been immunized against chicken pox, you can get it from an open shingles lesion.
True
________ Contact Dermatitis – Caused by chemicals or environmental substances that come in contact with the skin, or by rubbing.
• Can be acute or chronic
• Skin reactions vary from mild erythema and scaling to acute necrotic burns
Irritant
________ Contact Dermatitis – A cell mediated type IV hypersensitivity due to sensitization to an allergen
• More than 200 allergens have been identified
• Lesions range from mild erythema with edema to vesicles or large bullae
• A secondary lesion from bacterial infection may occur
Allergic
______ Dermatitis/Eczema (p.44) – A Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction; often seen in those with a family HX of asthma, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis. Vesicle formation occurs with oozing, crusting, and flaking
Atopic
_______ (Hives) – Characterized by edematous plaques with intense itching. Raised pink or red areas surrounded by a paler halo; red areas blanch with pressure. Size varies from a few millimetres to centimetres.
Urticaria
A group of skin disorders characterized by scaling papules and plaques; includes psoriasis and
lichen planus.
Papulosquamous Dermatoses
A relatively common chronic, pruritic disease, causing inflammation, and papular eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane. It happens as a result of an abnormal immune response linked to Hep C infection. Also associated with medication use (antimalarials, NSAID’s, beta blockers, thiazide diuretics).
Lichen Planus
T/F: Lichen Planus is non-contagious and therefore safe for on-site treatment.
False: It’s non-contagious but no on-site treatment when in flare up.
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder caused by abnormal activation of T-cells. Characterized by circumscribed, red thickened plaques with an overlying silver scale.
Psoriasis
Which skin disorder should you use caution when treating, because topical steroids are commonly used as treatment and you could accidentally dose yourself.
Psoriasis
A disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and sebaceous gland). Excess sebum production can plug up the pore of a pilosebaceous unit.
Acne
Non-inflammatory lesions are called ________.
Comedones
Most common form of acne among adolescents and young adults – incidence during adolescence
is roughly 100%. Lesions from mainly on the face, and neck – to a lesser extent the back, chest, and
shoulder.
Acne Vulgaris
Type of acne that occurs later in life (post adolescence). Chronic form of acne. Inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions usually occur on the back, buttocks, and chest – to a lesser extent on the abdomen, shoulder, neck, face, upper arm, and thighs.
Acne Congoblata