MED SURG IV: Altered Skin Function Ch 42-43

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?

Nodule (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Wheal/Weal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of pus?

Pustule (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended duration for therapeutic baths?

15-30 minutes (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It will dry the skin out (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote skin healing and reduce inflammation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Impetigo?

Staph and strep (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Felons (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

½ million (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Psoriasis?

Unknown, but possibly autoimmune (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the skin in Psoriasis?

Chronic inflammation and mild itching (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Psoriasis?

Topical medications and ultraviolet lights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pigmented Nevus?

A malformation of the skin that can become malignant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of Skin Cancer?

UV exposure and carcinogenic chemicals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Angioma?

Involves dilated blood vessels and/or lymph vessels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most malignant type of skin cancer?

Malignant Melanoma (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is Squamous Cell skin cancer commonly seen?

On the head, especially around the lips and ears (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Malignant Melanoma lesion?

It has an irregular border and a diameter of about a pencil eraser (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for skin cancer?

Excision, Wide dissection, Radiation, and Chemotherapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is elevated with an ulcerated center (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Lupus Erythematosus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of scleroderma on connective tissue?

Progressive hardening (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?

Redness, pain, but no blisters (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fourth-degree burn (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the severity of burns typically calculated?

By using the Rule of Nines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a third-degree burn?

Mottled or white appearance with no pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To relieve pain and protect the skin as it heals (B) Signup and view all the answers