Structure/Function of Skin
Lesions
Lesions
Skin Assessment
Hair and Nails
100
Connective tissue that consists of collagen and elastic fibers
What is the Dermis
100
Lesions that appear initially in response to some changes in external or internal environment
What are primary lesions
100
Skin lesions that don't appear initially, but form due to trauma or infection
What is secondary lesion
100
Slight pitting no obvious distortion
What is +1 edema
100
The nails are thin and appear concaved
What is spoon nails
200
Places a coating over the ulcer; given 30min ac & hs
What is Carafate
200
Flat, non palpable change in skin color. Measuring <1cm with a border. Example: Freckles
What is macule
200
Rough, hardened area due to chronic irritation
What is lichenification
200
Skin remains pinched for a few minutes before returning to its normal position. Common among older adults
What is tenting
200
Infection of the skin around the nails
What is Paronychia
300
IV steroid; anti-inflammatory agent
What is Solumedrol
300
Elevated, solid, palpable mass. Measuring <.5cm. Ex: moles and warts.
What is a papule
300
Linear cracks with sharp edges that extend into the dermis
What is a fissure
300
Brown spots/liver spots seen on back of hands. Appears in the older adult
What is lentigines
300
The nails are convexed and wide. Occurs with respiratory conditions like COPD
What is clubbing
400
This layer of skin consists of loose connective tissue and stores fat cells
What is subcutaneous tissue
400
Flat, non palpable changes in the skin measuring >1cm. Ex. Mongolian spots, chloasma, vitiligo
What is a patch
400
Wearing away of the superficial epidermis causing moist, shallow depression of the skin. Heals without scarring
What is erosion
400
Small bright red spots see in older adults
What are cherry angiomas
400
The nail has a linear depression
What is Beau's line
500
One way to measure dehydration in an adult and should be assessed via sternum or forehead
What is skin turgor
500
Small group of papule that form lesions measuring >.5cm. Example: psoriasis
What is plaque
500
Elevated, fluid-filled palpable mass. Ex. poison ivy, herpes simplex/zoster
What is a vesicle
500
This specific cultural group of people need a more thorough assessment of skin focusing on lips, oral mucosa, palms of hands, and conjunctiva of the inner eye to determine color loss or changes in color.
What African Americans
500
The immune system attacks hair follicles. Hair loss is usually not permanent
What is alopecia
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