Primary Lesions

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

Flat, Variably shaped, Discolored and Small (<0.5cm)

Question 2

Patch

Answer 2

Large Macule (>0.5cm)

Question 3

Papule

Answer 3

Solid, Elevated/ palpable lesion, (<0.5cm), may be confluent

Question 4

Nodule

Answer 4

A palpable, solid lesion (>0.5cm), may or may not be elevated

Question 5

Tumors

Answer 5

Large nodule (>2.0cm)

Question 6

Plaque

Answer 6

A circumscribed palpable solid lesion, plateau- like (>0.5cm) in diameter

Question 7

Pustule

Answer 7

Superficial, elevated lesions containing pus, varies in size

Question 8

Vesicles

Answer 8

Circumscribed, elevated lesion containing serous fluid (<0.5cm) (blister)

Question 9

Bullae

Answer 9

Large vesicle (>0.5cm)(big blister / 2nd degree burn)

Question 10

Wheal

Answer 10

Firm edematous papule or plaques, Transient

Question 11

Purpura

Answer 11

Generalized term referring to extravasated blood

Question 12

Petechiae

Answer 12

Small circumscribed punctate foci of extravasation

Question 13

Ecchymoses

Answer 13

Larger confluent areas of extravasation

Question 14

Hematoma

Answer 14

Massive bleeding into the skin from underlying tissue

Question 15

Telangiectasia

Answer 15

Dilated superficial blood vessels