398 Flashcards
1
Q
An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues is known
as
A
cellulitis
2
Q
Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer are known as
A
dysplastic nevi
3
Q
The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas is known
as
A
Alopecia areata
4
Q
A/An
is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.
A
hematoma
5
Q
The term
means profuse sweating.
A
Diaphoresis
6
Q
A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound is called a
A
cicatrix
7
Q
A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter is known as a/an
A
bulla
8
Q
The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is
called
A
Debridement
9
Q
A
- burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis.
A
Second-degree burns
