HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary
10 Questions and ANSWERS 2024-2025
HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary
10 Questions and ANSWERS 2024-2025
seborrheic dermatitis - ✅ inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands; increased
sebum production
contact dematitis - ✅ acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by a
chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - ✅ chronic inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in
face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with itching
Urticaria (hives) - ✅ severe itching followed by redness and an area of swelling
(wheal) in a certain area
angioedema - ✅ A condition characterized by regions or areas of subcutaneous
swelling due to allergic reaction to food or drugs
psoriasis - ✅ chronic condition where thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes
covered with white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic; may be autoimmune
rosacea - ✅ chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin which causes redness,
primarily in the areas of blushing/flushing
comedones - ✅ also called blackheads; masses of sebum trapped in the hair
follicles
acne vulgaris - ✅ inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
Papules, pustules, and comedones are present
macule - ✅ A circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color
papule - ✅ small, firm, elevated lesion
nodule - ✅ palpable elevated lesion which varies in size
pustule - ✅ a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
vesicle (blister) - ✅ elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid
plaque - ✅ large, slighty elevated lesion with flat surface, of ten topped by scale
crust - ✅ dry, rough surface or dried exudate/blood
10 Questions and ANSWERS 2024-2025
HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary
10 Questions and ANSWERS 2024-2025
seborrheic dermatitis - ✅ inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands; increased
sebum production
contact dematitis - ✅ acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by a
chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting
Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - ✅ chronic inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in
face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with itching
Urticaria (hives) - ✅ severe itching followed by redness and an area of swelling
(wheal) in a certain area
angioedema - ✅ A condition characterized by regions or areas of subcutaneous
swelling due to allergic reaction to food or drugs
psoriasis - ✅ chronic condition where thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes
covered with white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic; may be autoimmune
rosacea - ✅ chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin which causes redness,
primarily in the areas of blushing/flushing
comedones - ✅ also called blackheads; masses of sebum trapped in the hair
follicles
acne vulgaris - ✅ inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
Papules, pustules, and comedones are present
macule - ✅ A circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color
papule - ✅ small, firm, elevated lesion
nodule - ✅ palpable elevated lesion which varies in size
pustule - ✅ a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
vesicle (blister) - ✅ elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid
plaque - ✅ large, slighty elevated lesion with flat surface, of ten topped by scale
crust - ✅ dry, rough surface or dried exudate/blood
