Advanced Movements & Mechanics
The movement of a joint in a circular motion
What is circumduction
A flat, discolored spot on the skin less than 1 cm in diameter, such as a freckle.
What is a Macule?
Diffuse redness of the skin caused by capillary dilation and inflammation.
What is Erythemy
A burn involving both the epidermis and partial dermis characterized by redness, pain, and blistering.
What is a second degree (partial thickness) burn?
The proper pronunciation of this: Cyanosis
What is sigh-ah-NOH-sis
Turning the forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward.
What is Pronation
A small, raised fluid-filled blister less than 0.5 cm in diameter containing clear fluid.
What is a Vesicle
Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of oxygenated blood.
What is Cyanosis?
The surgical removal of dirt, foreign debris, and necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection.
What is Debridement?
The proper pronunciation of this: Erythema
What is air-ih-THEE-mah
Movement of the foot where toes point downward toward the floor, like standing on tiptoes.
What is Plantarflextion
A raised, solid lesion extending deep into the dermal layer that is greater than 1 cm in size.
What is a Nodule?
Small, pinpoint red or purple spots (<2 mm) caused by minor capillary bleeding into tissue.
What is Petechiae
Removal of living tissue for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis.
What is a Biopsy?
The proper pronunciation of this: Paronychia
What is pair-oh-NICK-ee-ah
Bending the foot upward toward the shin.
What is Dorsiflextion?
A deep open sore involving loss of both the epidermis and dermis that heals with scarring.
What is an Ulcer
A large, irregular area of purplish/blue discoloration caused by bleeding into subcutaneous tissue, commonly called a bruise.
What is Ecchymosis?
Surgical procedure using extreme cold, such as liquid nitrogen, to destroy abnormal tissue.
What is Cryosurgery?
The proper pronunciation of this:Purpura
What is Pur-pur-ah?
two of the four primary rules of proper body mechanics used to prevent injury when moving patients.
What are 1. Maintain a wide base of support; 2. Bend at the knees; 3. Keep loads close; 4. Pivot (don't twist)
A black, crusty cap of necrotic tissue formed over a severe injury or burn.
What is an Eschar?
Non-blanching red/purple lesions measuring between 2 mm and 1 cm in diameter.
What is Purpura
A skin graft where tissue is harvested directly from the patient's own body.
What is an Autograft?
The proper pronunciation of this: Keratinocyte
(keh-RAT-ih-no-sight) OR (ker-ah-TIN-o-sight)