Question

during a dermatologic exam, what is the proper terminology used to describe a non - palpable lesion that is smaller than a centimeter?
papule
vesicle
macule
nodule
bulla

Explanation:

A macule is a flat, non - palpable skin lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter. A papule is a palpable, solid elevation. A vesicle is a fluid - filled, elevated, palpable lesion. A nodule is a larger, deeper, palpable mass. A bulla is a large, fluid - filled, elevated, palpable lesion.

Answer:

C. Macule