Skin Abnormalities Ch-14

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

Nodule

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

Vesicle

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

Ulcer

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

Cherry angioma Signup and view all the answers

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

Fissure 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?

Half-and-half nails 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?

Yellow nail syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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

Paronychia Signup and view all the answers

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

Disorder of sweat glands Signup and view all the answers

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

Infection Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skin conditions with their descriptions:

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

Match the following hair conditions with their causes:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nail conditions with their descriptions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skin lesions with their descriptions:

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

Match the following conditions with their indicators:

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

Skin Abnormalities Ch-14

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match the following skin conditions with their descriptions:

Match the following hair conditions with their causes:

Match the following nail conditions with their descriptions:

Match the following skin lesions with their descriptions:

Match the following conditions with their indicators:

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

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

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

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

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

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