Skin Lesions and Their Characteristics

This video tutorial covers primary skin lesions, including macules, patches, papules, plaques, nodules, tumors, wheals, and fluid-filled lesions like vesicles and pustules. It explains their characteristics, differences, and examples, providing a comprehensive understanding for nursing documentation and patient assessment.

What are the three layers of the skin mentioned in the video?

• Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous

• Dermis, Subcutaneous, Hypodermis

• Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

• Epidermis, Subcutaneous, Hypodermis

Which of the following is a characteristic of a macule?

• Greater than one centimeter

• Flat and non-palpable

• Raised and palpable

• Filled with fluid

What differentiates a patch from a macule?

• A patch is raised

• A patch is filled with fluid

• A patch is deeper in the skin

• A patch is larger than a macule

Which of the following is an example of a papule?

• Lipoma

• Freckle

• Mole

• Blister

What is a key characteristic of a plaque?

• Filled with pus

• Flat and non-palpable

• Greater than one centimeter and raised

• Irregular shape

How does a nodule differ from a plaque?

• A nodule is filled with fluid

• A nodule is deeper in the skin

• A nodule is flat

• A nodule is larger in diameter

What is an example of a tumor as discussed in the video?

• Chickenpox

• Freckle

• Lipoma

• Psoriasis

Which of the following is a characteristic of a vesicle?

• Irregular shape

• Filled with pus

• Less than one centimeter and fluid-filled

• Greater than one centimeter

What distinguishes a bulla from a vesicle?

• A bulla is flat

• A bulla is larger than a vesicle

• A bulla is filled with pus

• A bulla is deeper in the skin

What is a pustule filled with?

• Air

• Blood

• Clear fluid

• Pus