Skin Infections
A bacterial infection causes honey-colored clusters and is common in children
What is Impetigo
This condition means hair loss.
What is alopecia?
This examination is the first step in evaluating skin problems.
What is physical examination of the skin
This bandage is commonly used for small cuts.
What is adhesive bandage?
This is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
What is malignant melanoma?
This fungal infection forms a circular, itchy rash.
What is ringworm (tinea corporis)
This skin disorder causes think, silvery scales and is an autoimmune disease.
What is Psoriasis?
This lab test identifies the microorganisms causing a wound infection.
What is a wound culture?
This type of bandage is often used for sprains and compression.
What is elastic (ACE) bandage?
The letter "A" in the ABCDE rule stands for this.
What is Asymmetry?
A parasite burrows under the skin and causes severe itching.
What is scabies?
This disorder causes white patches because pigment is lost.
This procedure removes a small piece of the skin for laboratory examination.
What is a skin biopsy?
This bandage is commonly used to make an arm sling.
What is triangular bandage?
The letter "D" in the ABCDE rule refers to this measurement.
What is Diameter greater than 6mm?
This viral infection causes painful blistering rash and is related to chickenpox.
This skin condition develops from prolonged pressure on one area of the body.
What is pressure ulcer (bedsore)?
This ultraviolet light helps detect some fungal infections and pigmentation disorders.
What is Wood's Light analysis?
After applying a bandage, you should always check this.
What is circulation (color, warmth, sensation and movement)?
What is the most common skin cancer and usually grows slowly.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
This bacterial infection affects deeper layers of the skin and often causes redness, swelling, warmth and pain.
What is Cellulitis?
These are the four classic signs of inflammation.
What is redness, heat, swelling and pain?
This lab test may help evaluate melanoma.
What is urine melanin test?
Name two important guidelines when applying a bandage.
Wash hands. Wear gloves. Apply evenly. Do not wrap too tightly. Cover the wound completely. Secure the bandage. Check circulation afterward. Document procedure.
Name the 5 ABCDE warning signs of melanoma.
A- Asymmetry. B- Border irregularity. C- Color variation. D- Diameter greater than 6mm. E- Evolving (changing)