Skin Abnormalities Ch-14
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Which type of skin lesion is characterized by a solid, elevated, hard or soft bump that is larger than 1 cm?

  • Nodule (correct)
  • Papule
  • Macule
  • Plaque

    • What type of skin lesion is described as an elevated cavity filled with serous fluid, commonly known as a 'blister'?

  • Papule
  • Vesicle (correct)
  • Macule
  • Bulla

    • Which skin lesion is characterized by a deeper depression extending into the dermis, with an irregular shape?

  • Scar
  • Ulcer (correct)
  • Erosion
  • Fissure

    • What type of skin lesion is a small, smooth, slightly raised bright red dot, measuring between 1-5 mm?

    <p>Cherry angioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the linear crack in the skin that extends into the dermis?

    <p>Fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is indicated by nails that are half white on the upper proximal half and pink on the distal half?

    <p>Half-and-half nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by yellow nails that grow slow and curved, and may be seen in AIDS and respiratory syndromes?

    <p>Yellow nail syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the red, swollen, and tender inflammation of the nail folds?

    <p>Paronychia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be indicated by a strong or foul odor from the skin?

    <p>Disorder of sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a possible cause of excessive generalized hair loss?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following skin conditions with their descriptions:

    <p>Macule = Color change, flat, &lt; 1 cm Papule = Something you can feel, &lt; 1 cm Vesicle = Elevated cavity with serous fluid Petechia = Tiny hemorrhages; could indicate abnormal clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hair conditions with their causes:

    <p>Copper-red hair color = Extreme malnutrition in African American children Dull, dry hair = Hypothyroidism Excessive generalized hair loss = Infection, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal disorders, thyroid or liver disease, drug toxicity, hepatic or renal failure Hirsutism = Cushing or PCOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following nail conditions with their descriptions:

    <p>Half-and-half nails = Nails half white on upper proximal half and pink on distal; may be indicative of chronic renal disease Pitting = Often occurs with psoriasis; pitting and crumbling of nails Koilonychia = Spoon-shaped nails that may be seen from trauma to cuticles or nail folds or in iron deficiency anemia, endocrine, or cardiac disease Yellow nail syndrome = Yellow nails grow slow and curved; may be seen in AIDS and respiratory syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following skin lesions with their descriptions:

    <p>Tumor = Few cm, malignant or benign Bulla = Like vesicle but bigger, &gt; 1 cm Wheal = Raised, transient, erythematous Erosion = Scooped out, shallow depression, superficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their indicators:

    <p>Decreased turgor = Dehydration Nail clubbing = Hypoxia Slow capillary refill = Respiratory, CVD causing hypoxia Indentations on skin = Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Macule - solely color change, flat, < 1 cm (ex: freckles) ______ - macules > 1 cm

    <p>Patch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Papule - something you can feel, < 1 cm (ex: ______)

    <p>wart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ - flock of papules, > 1 cm (ex: psoriasis)

    <p>Plaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nodule - solid, elevated, hard or soft, > 1 cm (ex: ______)

    <p>fibroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tumor - few cm, malignant or benign (ex: ______)

    <p>lipoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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