HIM FPX 4610 Assessment 1 Progress Note- The Skin HIM FPX 4610 Medical Terminology
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Skin Progress Note Template
| Number | Medical Term | Common Term |
|---|---|---|
| Example 1 | Gastritis | Inflammation or infection of the stomach |
| Example 2 | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | A procedure used to examine the throat, stomach, and small intestine through a scope |
| 1 | Eczema | A rash that often begins on the face, hands, elbows, or knees, accompanied by intense itching. |
| 2 | Integumentary Exam | An examination of the integumentary system, which includes the skin and its accessory structures (hair, nails, and glands). |
| 3 | Oriented x3 | Refers to being oriented to person, place, and time. |
| 4 | Left radial aspect | The area of the left wrist. |
| 5 | Right ulnar aspect | The area of the right elbow. |
| 6 | Erythematous | A widespread redness or flushing of the skin. |
| 7 | Macules | A flat, pigmented lesion measuring less than 1 cm in diameter; examples include freckles, tattoo marks, and flat moles. |
| 8 | Bilateral Upper Extremities | Refers to both arms. |
| 9 | Linear | In a straight or line-like manner. |
| 10 | Excoriation | Refers to scratches, scrapes, or small openings in the skin. |
| 11 | Fissuring | A groove or crack-like opening or sore. |
| 12 | Superficial | Pertaining to the surface. |
| 13 | Lipoma | A benign (non-cancerous) tumor made of fat tissue. |
| 14 | Sebaceous | Refers to glands found in the dermal (top) layer of skin that produce sebum, an oily secretion. |
| 15 | Punch Biopsy | A procedure where a surgical instrument removes a core of tissue by rotating its sharp, circular edge. |
| 16 | Pathology | The study of disease. |
| 17 | Cyst | A thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material. |
| 18 | Alert | Pertaining to the level of consciousness. |
| 19 | Actinic Keratosis | A precancerous lesion caused by long-term ultraviolet light exposure that can evolve into cancer. |
| 20 | Mobile | Able to be moved under the skin. |
HIM FPX 4610 Assessment 1 Progress Note- The Skin
References
Chabner, D. (2017). The language of medicine (11th ed.). [Capella Bookstore]. Retrieved from https://capella.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780323370813/cfi/6/2!/4/2@0:0