Scribeology-Integumentary Exam
Questions and verified Answers
Avulsion - Answer- A forcible tearing away of a part or structure
Contusion - Answer- Trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
Ecchymosis - Answer- Bruise that is not elevated
Erythema - Answer- Redness of the skin
Flutuance - Answer- Capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
Induration - Answer- Localized hardening of soft tissue
Laceration - Answer- Cut in the skin
Macular - Answer- Flat rash
Maculopapular rash - Answer- Rash characterized by flat red rashes that are covered in
small bumps
Melanoma - Answer- Most deadly type of skin cancer
Nuchal rigidity - Answer- Neck stiffness
Pallor - Answer- Paleness of the skin
Papular - Answer- Solid raised lesion with distinct borders
Pruritic - Answer- Itchy
Purulent - Answer- Consisting, containing, or discharging pus
Sanguineous - Answer- Drainage that is a mixture of pus and blood
Questions and verified Answers
Avulsion - Answer- A forcible tearing away of a part or structure
Contusion - Answer- Trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
Ecchymosis - Answer- Bruise that is not elevated
Erythema - Answer- Redness of the skin
Flutuance - Answer- Capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
Induration - Answer- Localized hardening of soft tissue
Laceration - Answer- Cut in the skin
Macular - Answer- Flat rash
Maculopapular rash - Answer- Rash characterized by flat red rashes that are covered in
small bumps
Melanoma - Answer- Most deadly type of skin cancer
Nuchal rigidity - Answer- Neck stiffness
Pallor - Answer- Paleness of the skin
Papular - Answer- Solid raised lesion with distinct borders
Pruritic - Answer- Itchy
Purulent - Answer- Consisting, containing, or discharging pus
Sanguineous - Answer- Drainage that is a mixture of pus and blood
