NRSG 4502 Quiz 2 with correct answers
Macule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔flat rash <1cm
patch - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔flat rash >1 cm
papule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔firm, *elevated* variation, usually <1cm
Nodule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1-2cm, a little deeper in the tissue than a papule
Tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔solid rash >2cm
vesicle - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid-filled rash
pustule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔viscous fluid-filled rash
builia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔clear fluid rash, larger than a vesicle
wheal - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔irregular rash with edema
erythema - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔reddish discoloration
petechiae - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔red/purple spots that blanche with pressure
, Ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bruising
herald patch - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the first patch of rosacea, which then
spreads. Red & bumpy
nevi - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔moles
vitiligo - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔lack of pigment
hemangioma - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔deep red (arterial) or blue (venous)
birthmarks
Types of infections - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- bacterial (usually strep)
- Viral (most common)
- Fungal: superficial skin infections
Infection symptom relief - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- cool baths or cold compresses
- prevent itching: short nails, put ice on the site, antihistamines or calamine lotion,
mittens for younger children
impetigo - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- most common bacterial skin infection; very
contagious, often occurs in young children recovering from respiratory infx
- typically found on the mouth and nose
Macule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔flat rash <1cm
patch - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔flat rash >1 cm
papule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔firm, *elevated* variation, usually <1cm
Nodule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1-2cm, a little deeper in the tissue than a papule
Tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔solid rash >2cm
vesicle - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid-filled rash
pustule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔viscous fluid-filled rash
builia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔clear fluid rash, larger than a vesicle
wheal - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔irregular rash with edema
erythema - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔reddish discoloration
petechiae - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔red/purple spots that blanche with pressure
, Ecchymosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bruising
herald patch - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the first patch of rosacea, which then
spreads. Red & bumpy
nevi - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔moles
vitiligo - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔lack of pigment
hemangioma - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔deep red (arterial) or blue (venous)
birthmarks
Types of infections - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- bacterial (usually strep)
- Viral (most common)
- Fungal: superficial skin infections
Infection symptom relief - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- cool baths or cold compresses
- prevent itching: short nails, put ice on the site, antihistamines or calamine lotion,
mittens for younger children
impetigo - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- most common bacterial skin infection; very
contagious, often occurs in young children recovering from respiratory infx
- typically found on the mouth and nose