68W MOS-T Skin Diseases LPC Exam 2023

Epidermis - Answer- most superficial layer of the skin Dermis - Answer- thick layer of connective tissue below the thin epidermis Subcutaneous - Answer- underneath the dermis, contains fat, sweat glands, and hair follicles Functions of the Skin - Answer- protection of underlying tissues from dehydration and injury, regulates body temperature, site of many nerve ending, temporary storage of fat, glucose, water and salt. properties allow it to absorb certain drugs and other chemicals Skin Exam - Answer- inspection, palpation, turgor, observe lesions Macule - Answer- flat, color varies from white/brown/red/purple, small (<1 cm), a "patch" is a large macule (>1 cm) Papule (warts, some moles, some skin cancer - Answer- solid raised lesion <1cm, a "plaque" is a papule or a group of papules >1cm, warts, some moles (nevi), some skin cancer Nodule (cysts, lipomas) - Answer- a papule deeper in the dermis, skin can be moved over the lesion, solid lesion >1-2cm and elevated, larger nodules (>2cm) are called tumors, cysts, lipomas