Oregon Tattoo Test - Skin and Diseases
Epidermis ✔️Ans - The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
Dermis ✔️Ans - The second layer of skin, thicker than the epidermis and is
composed of connective tissue containing lymphatic, nerves, nerve endings,
blood vessels, sweat glands, and collagen fibers. This is where the tattoo
pigment will settle
Subcutaneous Layer ✔️Ans - The fatty tissue under the dermis and
epidermis
In what order are the three main layers of skin ✔️Ans - Epidermis, dermis,
subcutaneous layer
Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the
difference ✔️Ans - Primary is lesions that first appear
Secondary are results of changes to the primary lesions brought on by
manipulation(i.e. Scratching or rubbing)
(LESIONS)
Macules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A flat lesion of any size, these cant be
palpated and boarders are sharply circumscribed.
Primary
(LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Result in from a hemorrhage in the skin.
Will turn red-purple, but will show white with pressure. Another name is
bruise.
Primary
(LESION)
Papules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A lesion that is raised above the skin,
under 1cm.
Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
, Primary
(LESION)
Plaques
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A Lesion that is raised above the skin and
is over 1cm. Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Nodules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Elevated lesions that are located deep in
the skin, the skin CAN be moved over the top.
Primary
(LESION)
Pustules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A collection of inflammatory cells and
serum(puss) in the skin.
Puss is a yellow to white.
Primary.
(LESION)
Abscesses
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A circumscribed collection of pus in the
deeper layers of the skin.
Primary.
(LESION)
Wheal
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Another name for a hive, caused by an
allergic reaction. dilation of blood vessels cause redness and elevation is
caused by edema(collection of fluid). They often have irregular boarders and
may combine with others to make large ones.
Primary.
(LESION)
Vesicles
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A small elevated lesion which contains
clear fluid like a blister, large ones are called "bullae"
Epidermis ✔️Ans - The outer layer of skin composed if keratinocytes
Dermis ✔️Ans - The second layer of skin, thicker than the epidermis and is
composed of connective tissue containing lymphatic, nerves, nerve endings,
blood vessels, sweat glands, and collagen fibers. This is where the tattoo
pigment will settle
Subcutaneous Layer ✔️Ans - The fatty tissue under the dermis and
epidermis
In what order are the three main layers of skin ✔️Ans - Epidermis, dermis,
subcutaneous layer
Skin lesions are classified as either primary or secondary. What is the
difference ✔️Ans - Primary is lesions that first appear
Secondary are results of changes to the primary lesions brought on by
manipulation(i.e. Scratching or rubbing)
(LESIONS)
Macules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A flat lesion of any size, these cant be
palpated and boarders are sharply circumscribed.
Primary
(LESION)
Purpura
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Result in from a hemorrhage in the skin.
Will turn red-purple, but will show white with pressure. Another name is
bruise.
Primary
(LESION)
Papules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A lesion that is raised above the skin,
under 1cm.
Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
, Primary
(LESION)
Plaques
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A Lesion that is raised above the skin and
is over 1cm. Surface can be smooth, rough(warty), or scaly.
Primary
(LESION)
Nodules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Elevated lesions that are located deep in
the skin, the skin CAN be moved over the top.
Primary
(LESION)
Pustules
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A collection of inflammatory cells and
serum(puss) in the skin.
Puss is a yellow to white.
Primary.
(LESION)
Abscesses
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A circumscribed collection of pus in the
deeper layers of the skin.
Primary.
(LESION)
Wheal
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - Another name for a hive, caused by an
allergic reaction. dilation of blood vessels cause redness and elevation is
caused by edema(collection of fluid). They often have irregular boarders and
may combine with others to make large ones.
Primary.
(LESION)
Vesicles
(Primary or secondary) ✔️Ans - A small elevated lesion which contains
clear fluid like a blister, large ones are called "bullae"
