Quiz 1 Dr. Harrington's Material Flashcards
(37 cards)
What does WNL stand for?
Within Normal Limits
General term to denote a pathologic or traumatic change in the tissue
Lesion
Descriptive terminology is important for…
– Accuracy of the patient record
– Comparison at a later date
– Communication among providers
What is the focus of this early clinic course?
DESCRIBE lesions
Focal area of color change not
elevated or depressed in relation to its
surroundings; flat
Macule
Solid, raised lesion less than 5mm in
diameter
Papule
Solid, raised lesion greater than
5mm in diameter
Nodule
Narrow, slit-like ulceration or groove
Fissure
Slightly elevated and generally flat
Plaque
Flat, round, pinpoint area(s) of
hemorrhage, usually 3mm or less
Petechia(e)
Hemorrhage into the skin, larger than
petechia, but less than 1cm
Purpura
Flat area of hemorrhage larger than
1cm; “bruise”
Ecchymosis
Abnormally swollen, distended or
dilated
Varicose
Flakes of retained surface keratin
Scale
Dried blood, serum or purulent exudate on the skin surface
Crust
Superficial, partial or total loss of surface epithelium; may arise secondarily
from rupture of bulla (blister)
Erosive
Loss of surface epithelium down to
the connective tissue, often appears
depressed
Ulcerated
Exhibiting numerous surface projections
Papillary
Exhibiting a rough, warty surface
Verrucous
Base is the widest part of the lesion
Sessile
Base is narrower
than the widest part of the lesion
Pedunculated
Red in color due to
dilatation and congestion of capillaries,
increased blood flow. Implies injury,
infection or inflammatory process
Erythematous
Fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, 5mm or less in diameter
Vesicle
Fluid filled, elevated, superficial, greater than 5mm in diameter
Bulla
