Skin Deep
This is the body's largest organ and body system
What is the skin/integumentary system
This autoimmune disorder causes the body to create too many skin cells.
What is psoriasis?
This closed wound is commonly called a bruise.
What is a contusion?
This procedure removes tissue so it can be examined for abnormal cells.
What is a biopsy (Bx)?
This combining form means nail
What is onych/o?
This outer skin layer gives skin its color.
What is the epidermis?
Atopic dermatitis is also commonly called this
What is eczema?
A freckle is this type of flat, discolored lesion.
What is a macule?
This ultraviolet lamp helps identify skin abnormalities.
What is a Wood light?
In dermatitis, this suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
These glands secrete oil into the skin.
What are sebaceous glands?
Poor circulation and blood pooling in the legs can cause this type of dermatitis.
What is stasis dermatitis?
This open wound occurs when tissue is torn away.
What is an avulsion?
This treatment uses light and may help psoriasis or eczema.
What is phototherapy?
Break down hematoma and give the meaning of each word part.
What is hemat/o = blood and -oma = tumor or mass?
Name three functions of the integumentary system
What are protection, prevention of water loss, sensation, and/or temperature regulation?
This eponymous cancer can occur in blood or lymph vessel linings and is often associated with AIDS
What is Kaposi sarcoma?
This yellow, tan, gray, green, or brown tissue is usually moist and may occur in Stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries
What is slough?
In this procedure, cancerous tissue is removed layer by layer until clear tissue is reached.
What is Mohs surgery?
This term means surgical removal of a nail.
What is onychectomy?
Compare the tissue depth of first-, second-, and third-degree burns.
What is: first degree—epidermis; second degree—epidermis into dermis; third degree—into subcutaneous tissue and possibly bone?
A patient develops an itchy rash only where a new adhesive touched the skin. Identify the condition and explain the clue.
What is contact dermatitis? The rash followed direct contact with an irritant/allergen.
Differentiate a hematoma from a laceration.
What is: a hematoma is a closed collection/mass of blood under the skin; a laceration is an open, uneven cut or tear?
Explain the difference between an allograft and an autograft.
What is: an allograft comes from another person; an autograft comes from the patient’s own body?
Break down percutaneous and define the complete term.
What is per- = through, cutane/o = skin, and -ous = pertaining to; pertaining to through the skin?