30 Questions
What is the term for a flat, non-raised, discolored spot like a freckle?
Macule
What is the term for a walled-off area of infection?
Abscess
What is the term for a thickening of the outer layer of the skin?
Callus
What is the term for a raised, solid lesion deep within the skin layers?
Nodule
What is the term for a raised, white area caused by edema?
Wheal/Weal
What is the term for a collection of pus?
Pustule
What is a recommended duration for therapeutic baths?
15-30 minutes
What is the primary concern with using soap in therapeutic baths?
It will dry the skin out
What is the goal of Ultraviolet (sunlight/tanning) therapy in medical management?
To promote skin healing and reduce inflammation
What is the primary cause of Impetigo?
Staph and strep
What is the term for an infection at the end of the finger?
Felons
What is the estimated number of new cases of Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) per year?
½ million
What is the main cause of Psoriasis?
Unknown, but possibly autoimmune
What is the characteristic of the skin in Psoriasis?
Chronic inflammation and mild itching
What is the treatment for Psoriasis?
Topical medications and ultraviolet lights
What is a Pigmented Nevus?
A malformation of the skin that can become malignant
What is the cause of Skin Cancer?
UV exposure and carcinogenic chemicals
What is a characteristic of Angioma?
Involves dilated blood vessels and/or lymph vessels
What is the most malignant type of skin cancer?
Malignant Melanoma
Where is Squamous Cell skin cancer commonly seen?
On the head, especially around the lips and ears
What is the characteristic of a Malignant Melanoma lesion?
It has an irregular border and a diameter of about a pencil eraser
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Excision, Wide dissection, Radiation, and Chemotherapy
What is the characteristic of a Basal Cell skin cancer lesion?
It is elevated with an ulcerated center
What is the disease characterized by a butterfly rash on the face?
Lupus Erythematosus
What is the primary effect of scleroderma on connective tissue?
Progressive hardening
What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?
Redness, pain, but no blisters
What is the degree of burn that affects the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue?
Fourth-degree burn
How is the severity of burns typically calculated?
By using the Rule of Nines
What is a characteristic of a third-degree burn?
Mottled or white appearance with no pain
What is the purpose of applying ice or cold to a burn?
To relieve pain and protect the skin as it heals
This quiz covers the structure of the skin, types of skin lesions, and definitions related to skin disorders, based on DeWit and Stromberg's chapters 42 and 43.
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