MED SURG IV: Altered Skin Function Ch 42-43
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What is the term for a flat, non-raised, discolored spot like a freckle?

  • Papule
  • Vesicle
  • Macule (correct)
  • Nodule
  • What is the term for a walled-off area of infection?

  • Pustule
  • Ulcera
  • Cyst
  • Abscess (correct)
  • What is the term for a thickening of the outer layer of the skin?

  • Corn
  • Scales
  • Urticaria
  • Callus (correct)
  • What is the term for a raised, solid lesion deep within the skin layers?

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

    What is the term for a raised, white area caused by edema?

    <p>Wheal/Weal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a collection of pus?

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

    What is a recommended duration for therapeutic baths?

    <p>15-30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with using soap in therapeutic baths?

    <p>It will dry the skin out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Ultraviolet (sunlight/tanning) therapy in medical management?

    <p>To promote skin healing and reduce inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Impetigo?

    <p>Staph and strep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an infection at the end of the finger?

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

    What is the estimated number of new cases of Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) per year?

    <p>½ million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Psoriasis?

    <p>Unknown, but possibly autoimmune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the skin in Psoriasis?

    <p>Chronic inflammation and mild itching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Psoriasis?

    <p>Topical medications and ultraviolet lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Pigmented Nevus?

    <p>A malformation of the skin that can become malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of Skin Cancer?

    <p>UV exposure and carcinogenic chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Angioma?

    <p>Involves dilated blood vessels and/or lymph vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most malignant type of skin cancer?

    <p>Malignant Melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Squamous Cell skin cancer commonly seen?

    <p>On the head, especially around the lips and ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a Malignant Melanoma lesion?

    <p>It has an irregular border and a diameter of about a pencil eraser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for skin cancer?

    <p>Excision, Wide dissection, Radiation, and Chemotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a Basal Cell skin cancer lesion?

    <p>It is elevated with an ulcerated center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease characterized by a butterfly rash on the face?

    <p>Lupus Erythematosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of scleroderma on connective tissue?

    <p>Progressive hardening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?

    <p>Redness, pain, but no blisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the degree of burn that affects the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue?

    <p>Fourth-degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the severity of burns typically calculated?

    <p>By using the Rule of Nines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a third-degree burn?

    <p>Mottled or white appearance with no pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying ice or cold to a burn?

    <p>To relieve pain and protect the skin as it heals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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