Integumentary/Skin Flashcards
1
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Abrasion
A
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
2
Q
Cyanosis
A
Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
3
Q
Diaphoresis
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Sweating
4
Q
Ecchymosis
A
Bruising
5
Q
Edema
A
Swelling
6
Q
Erythema / Erythematous
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Redness/Red
7
Q
Fluctuance
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Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus/abscess
8
Q
Laceration
A
Splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)
9
Q
Maculopapular Rash
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Rash that is both red and raised
10
Q
Pallor
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Pale skin typically due to anemia
11
Q
Purulence / Purulent
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Pus/Pus-like
12
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Urticarial rash / Wheals
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A patchy red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions
