HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary Questions and
Answers Rated A
seborrheic dermatitis - -inflammation of the the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Papules,
oil/sebaceous glands; increased sebum pustules, and comedones are present
production
macule - -A circumscribed, flat,
contact dematitis - -acute inflammation nonpalpable change in skin color
response of the skin triggered by a
chemical/substance; causes redness, welling,
vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting papule - -small, firm, elevated lesion
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - -chronic nodule - -palpable elevated lesion which
inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in face, varies in size
neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the
body along with itching
pustule - -a small inflamed elevation of skin
containing pus
Urticaria (hives) - -severe itching followed
by redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a
certain area vesicle (blister) - -elevated, thin walled
lesion containing clear fluid
angioedema - -A condition characterized
by regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling plaque - -large, slighty elevated lesion with
due to allergic reaction to food or drugs flat surface, of ten topped by scale
psoriasis - -chronic condition where thick, crust - -dry, rough surface or dried
flaky, red patches of various sizes covered with exudate/blood
white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic;
may be autoimmune
lichenification - -thick, dry, rough surface
(leather like)
rosacea - -chronic inflammatory disorder of
the facial skin which causes redness, primarily in
the areas of blushing/flushing keloid - -Abnormal growth of scar tissue
that is thick and irregular
comedones - -also called blackheads;
masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicles fissure - -Crack in the skin that penetrates
the epidermis, such as chapped hands or lips.
acne vulgaris - -inflammatory disease of
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Answers Rated A
seborrheic dermatitis - -inflammation of the the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Papules,
oil/sebaceous glands; increased sebum pustules, and comedones are present
production
macule - -A circumscribed, flat,
contact dematitis - -acute inflammation nonpalpable change in skin color
response of the skin triggered by a
chemical/substance; causes redness, welling,
vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting papule - -small, firm, elevated lesion
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - -chronic nodule - -palpable elevated lesion which
inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in face, varies in size
neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the
body along with itching
pustule - -a small inflamed elevation of skin
containing pus
Urticaria (hives) - -severe itching followed
by redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a
certain area vesicle (blister) - -elevated, thin walled
lesion containing clear fluid
angioedema - -A condition characterized
by regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling plaque - -large, slighty elevated lesion with
due to allergic reaction to food or drugs flat surface, of ten topped by scale
psoriasis - -chronic condition where thick, crust - -dry, rough surface or dried
flaky, red patches of various sizes covered with exudate/blood
white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic;
may be autoimmune
lichenification - -thick, dry, rough surface
(leather like)
rosacea - -chronic inflammatory disorder of
the facial skin which causes redness, primarily in
the areas of blushing/flushing keloid - -Abnormal growth of scar tissue
that is thick and irregular
comedones - -also called blackheads;
masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicles fissure - -Crack in the skin that penetrates
the epidermis, such as chapped hands or lips.
acne vulgaris - -inflammatory disease of
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