SKIN LESIONS
Vessicle or blister larger than 1 cm
What is a Bulla?
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder in which epidermal cells proliferate abnormally quickly.
Give strength to the dermis.
What are collagen fibers?
Skin assessment done each bath day.
What is the Braden Scale?
Used to replenish lost skin oils or to relieve pruritis.
What is a lotion?
Small raised area that contains serous fluid, less than 0.5cm.
What is a Vesicle?
Severe itching
What is Pruritis?
Stimulated by exercise or heat.
What are the eccrine glands?
Tissue turgor.
What is the measurement of skin elasticity?
What is a paste?
Flesh coloured to dark brown macule or papule.
What is a pigmented nevi?
If unbroken, prevents entry of pathogens.
What is the stratum corneum?
Superficial testing with allergen for immediate reaction.
What is a Patch test?
Used for its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive effects.
Saclike growth with a definite wall.
Absence or loss of hair.
Detect changes in the external environment.
What are receptors?
Excision of a small piece of tissue for microscopic assessment.
What is a skin biopsy?
I am pink and used to treat pruritis.
Small common growths caused by a virus.
What is a wart?
Blue-black bruise, changing to greenish-brown or yellow with time.
What is ecchymosis?
Made of both living and nonliving cells.
What is the epidermis?
Intact but reddened skin.
What is a stage 1 pressure sore?
I evaporate on contact with the skin and used infrequently.
What is an aerosol or spray?