Integumentary: Level 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Scraping or rubbing away of the upper layer of the skin.
A
Abrasion/Excoriation
2
Q
An accumulation of pus underneath the skin.
A
Abscess
3
Q
The bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen to that area.
A
Cyanosis
4
Q
Sweating.
A
Diaphoresis
5
Q
Bruising; the escape of blood into tissues.
A
Ecchymosis
6
Q
Abnormal redness of the skin.
A
Erythema
7
Q
Which type of Herpes Simplex is oral and causes cold sores?
A
Type 1
8
Q
Which type of Herpes Simplex is genital and/or rectal?
A
Type 2
9
Q
HSV
A
Herpes Simplex Virus
10
Q
What disease is cased by HSV?
A
Herpes Simplex
11
Q
Shingles; Painful, localized, blistering skin rash.
A
Shingles
12
Q
A cut or linear wound of the skin.
A
Laceration
13
Q
Pale color of the skin; paleness.
A
Pallor
14
Q
Swelling which retains an impression when touched.
A
Pitting edema
15
Q
Itchy.
A
Pruritic
