16.2 Signs, Sx, Abnormal Conditions

Question 1

Alopecia

Answer 1

the absence of hair where it normally grows

Question 2

Ecchymosis

Answer 2

blue-black marks on the skin

Question 3

Petechia

Answer 3

small pinpoint hemorrhage

Question 4

Urticaria

Answer 4

an acute allergic reaction with red, round wheals on the skin

Question 5

Acne

Answer 5

papular and pustular eruption of skin with increased production of sebum

Question 6

Burns

Answer 6

injury to tissue due to heat, chemical, electric shock, lightning, or radiation. Second degree burn (left) and third degree burn (right).

Question 7

Cellulitis

Answer 7

a diffuse acute infection of the skin

Question 8

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Answer 8

inflammation of the skin with erythematous and papulovesicular lesions caused by allergy

Question 9

Exanthematous viral diseases

Answer 9

a rash due to virus (for example, rubella)

Question 10

Gangrene

Answer 10

the death of tissue with loss of blood supply

Question 11

Impetigo

Answer 11

contagious pyoderma caused by staph or strep

Question 12

Psoriasis

Answer 12

chronic recurrent dermatosis with silver gray scales that itch

Question 13

Scabies

Answer 13

parasitic (tiny mites) and infectious pruritus

Question 14

Scleroderma

Answer 14

chronic and progressive disease of the skin with hardening of connective tissue

Question 15

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE):

Answer 15

an inflammatory disease of collagen in the skin, joints, and internal organs

Question 16

Urticaria (hives):

Answer 16

an acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin

Question 17

Tinea

Answer 17

infection of the skin caused by a fungus

Question 18

Vitiligo

Answer 18

loss of pigment in areas of the skin