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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Infection (C)</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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