The Integumentary System (Skin Lesions)

Question 1

Flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1cm.

Answer 1

Macule

Question 2

Solid, elevated lesion less than 1cm that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented

Answer 2

Papule

Question 3

Palpable, circumscribed lesion larger and deeper than a papule

Answer 3

Nodule

Question 4

Solid, elevated lesion larger than 2cm that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers

Answer 4

Tumor

Question 5

Elevated, firm, itchy, rounded lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color

Answer 5

Wheal

Question 6

Elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5cm

Answer 6

Vesicle

Question 7

Small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus usually less than 2cm in diameter

Answer 7

Pustule

Question 8

A vesicle or blister larger than 1cm

Answer 8

Bulla

Question 9

Linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis

Answer 9

Excoriation

Question 10

Small slit or crack-like sore that extends into the dermal layer

Answer 10

Fissure

Question 11

An open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring

Answer 11

Ulcer