NIC Barber Written (Theory) ExamScientific ConceptsEasy
A barber notices a client has a skin lesion that is raised, red, and contains pus, indicating a localized infection. What is this type of lesion medically known as?
- AFissure
- BPustule
- CWheal
- DMacule
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Correct answer: B. Pustule
A pustule is a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus, commonly seen in bacterial infections. This matches the description provided.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A fissure is a crack in the skin, often deep, but does not contain pus.
- C. A wheal is an itchy, swollen lesion, typically from an insect bite or allergic reaction, but not pus-filled.
- D. A macule is a flat, discolored spot on the skin, not raised or pus-filled.
Pustule
A small, inflamed, pus-filled blister-like lesion on the skin's surface.
- Indicates localized infection.
- Common in conditions like acne or folliculitis.
- Barbers should avoid working on areas with pustules.
Memory trick: My Pustule Wears Fissures.