Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

My Packs: HOSA (Pathophysiology)(General) > Integumentary > Flashcards

Integumentary Flashcards

1
Q

Blue tint to skin(Oxygen Deficiency)

A

Cyanosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of eyes(Bile Accumulation)

A

Jaundice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Redness of skin(Increased blood flow)

A

Erythema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Pale Skin(Decreased blood flow)

A

Pallor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Bruising, bluish, black-yellow mark on skin

A

Hematoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Round shaped knife rotated through the epidermis or dermis into subcutaneous tissue

A

Punch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

A scalpel is used to cut through the epidermis and dermis into subcutaneous tissue

A

Incisional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Discoloured spot of skin

A

Macule/Freckle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Localized elevation of skin, causes itching

A

Hives/Wheal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Solid, elevated area on skin

A

Papule/Pimple

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Large papules

A

Nodules

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Small fluid sac

A

Vesicle/Blister

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Small, elevated lesion filled with pus

A

Pustule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Area of skin where the surface has eroded

A

Ulcer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Inflammation of sebaceous/oil glands

A

Seborrheic Dermatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Acute inflammation of skin triggered by an exogenous chemical, substance or allergen

A

Contact Dermatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Chronic inflammation of skin, occurs in families with a history of allergic conditions

A

Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Another name for hives: severe itching, redness and localized swelling

A

Urticaria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Inflammatory chronic recurrent skin condition: flaky red patches of various sizes, covered with white-silvery scales

A

Psoriasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Chronic inflammatory condition of facial skin: redness in blushing areas

A

Rosacea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles

A

Acne Vulgaris

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles

A

Herpes Zoster/Shingles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Common, contagious, superficial skin infection: vesicular/pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts

A

Impetigo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Pus containing abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue

A

Furuncles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Abnormally large furuncles/multiple furuncles connected by canals

A

Carbuncles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

A

Cellulitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Chronic superficial fungal infection of skin

A

Dermatophytosis/Tinea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Localized area of dead skin that can affect the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers

A

Decubitus Ulcers(Pressure Ulcers/Bed Sores)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Conditions caused by parasites mites and lice

A

Scabies and Pediculosis

30
Q

Benign growths originating in the epidermis: tan-brown, greasy papules or plaques

A

Seborrheic Keratosis

31
Q

Benign and asymptomatic tumours found on any part of the body

A

Dermatofibroma

32
Q

Benign epithelial growth possibly caused by viruses

A

Keratoacanthoma

33
Q

Tumours and scars occurring after trauma or surgery

A

Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

34
Q

Sebaceous gland slowly fills with thick liquid

A

Epidermal(Sebaceous) Cysts

35
Q

Common benign growths/tags caused by friction

A

Acrochordon/Skin Tags

36
Q

Premalignant lesions on sun exposed parts of the body

A

Actinic Keratosis

37
Q

Skin cancer arising from the basal(deepest) layer of the epidermis

A

Basal Cell Carcinoma(BCC)

38
Q

Skin cancer arising from the epithelial(outer) layer of the epidermis

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC)

39
Q

Skin cancer arising from epidermal melanocytes(cells that produce melanin)

A

Malignant Melanoma

40
Q

Inherited condition where melanocytes are unable to produce melanin

A

Albinism

41
Q

Possibly autoimmune, produces pale irregular patches of skin

A

Vitiligo

42
Q

Patches of darker skin develop across the face, especially the cheeks(occurs in woman during hormonal changes)

A

Melasma/Chloasma

43
Q

Benign lesions of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produce a red, blue, or purple colour

A

Hemangiomas

44
Q

Small, dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes

A

Nevi/Moles

45
Q

Fungal Infection: Flaky, light or dark skin to develop around the trunk of the body

A

Pityriasis

46
Q

Loss or absence of hair, especially on the scalp

A

Alopecia(Baldness)

47
Q

Inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produces erythemic, pustular lesions

A

Folliculitis

48
Q

Localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum cornum layer of the epidermis

A

Corns and Calluses

49
Q

Elevated growths of the epidermis that result from hyperplasia

A

Verrucae(Warts)

50
Q

Infection of skin around the nails

A

Paronychia

51
Q

Inflammation of skin, in many forms

A

Dermatitis

52
Q

BCC and SCC are types of this skin cancer

A

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

53
Q

Skin cancers are called this

A

Skin Carcinomas

54
Q

The outer layer of the skin

A

Epidermis

55
Q

Fibrous protein that helps with durability and prevents water loss

A

Keratin

56
Q

Pigment produced by melanocytes in response to UV Radiation

A

Melanin

57
Q

Middle layer of the skin

A

Dermis

58
Q

Oil glands that secrete sebum into hair follicles onto surface of the skin

A

Sebaceous Glands

59
Q

Gives skin its strength

A

Collagen

60
Q

Gives skin its elasticity and flexibility

A

Elastin

61
Q

Inner layer of the skin

A

Subcutaneous Layer

62
Q

Thick, fat containing section of skin that insulates the body from heat loss

A

Adipose Tissue

63
Q

Contact dermatitis where it develops if its either chemical or mechanical such as latex gloves or wood fibers

A

Irritation

64
Q

Contact dermatitis when first contact doesn’t do anything but the skin becomes sensitized to future reactions

A

Sensitization

65
Q

Contact dermatitis where some chemicals found in soaps, perfumes, and suntan lotion can make the skin sensitive to sunlight

A

Photoallergy

66
Q

When urticaria involves the deeper tissues

A

Angioedema

67
Q

Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the scalp

A

Tinea capitis

68
Q

Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the body

A

Tinea corporis/Ringworm

69
Q

Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the nails

A

Tinea unguium

70
Q

Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the feet

A

Tinea pedis/Athlete’s foot

71
Q

Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the groin region

A

Tinea cruris/Jock itch

72
Q

What are the three most common types of warts?

A

Common warts, plantar warts, flat warts

My Packs: HOSA (Pathophysiology)(General) (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions