Integumentary System: Level 2 and 3

Question 1

Splitting apart or separation of the skin, usually along suture lines.

Answer 1

Dihiscence

Question 2

Palpable fluid underneath the skin which usually indicates pus collection.

Answer 2

Fluctuance

Question 3

Localized swelling filled with blood, resulting from ruptured blood vessels.

Answer 3

Hematoma

Question 4

The darkening of an area of skin.

Answer 4

Hyperpigmentation

Question 5

Hardened area of soft tissue.

Answer 5

Induration

Question 6

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels which usually appears as red streaking on the skin.

Answer 6

Lymphangitis

Question 7

Flat, red spots on the skin.

Answer 7

Macular

Question 8

A rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin covered with small, confluent bumps.

Answer 8

Maculopapular Rash

Question 9

Small, raised bumps.

Answer 9

Papular

Question 10

Containing both blood and serum.

Answer 10

Serosanguinous

Question 11

Beneath the nail.

Answer 11

Subungal

Question 12

Hives; a red, raised, pruritic rash which is usually a sign of an allergic reaction. Also called wheals.

Answer 12

Urticaria

Question 13

Small, fluid filled blister

Answer 13

Vesicles

Question 14

Softening of the skin or tissue due to being wet for a prolonged period.

Answer 14

Macerated

Question 15

Pinpoint, flat, round rash which is red or purple in color. Does not blanch (lighten) when pressure is applied. Caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Answer 15

Petechiae

Question 16

What causes petechiae?

Answer 16

Bleeding underneath the skin.

Question 17

Similar to petechial except larger in size, not pinpoint.

Answer 17

Purpura

Question 18

The degree of elasticity of the skin.

Answer 18

Turgor

Question 19

What does poor skin turgor indicate?

Answer 19

Dehydration