Deck 8 Flashcards

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Burn that invloves injury to the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis, usually followed by blisters:

A

Second degree burn

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Burn in which the entire thickness of the skin is destroyed:

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Third degree burn

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2
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Another name for third degree burns:

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Full-thickness burn

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In general, burns are considered critical if any of the following conditions exist:

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  1. Over 25% of the bits has second degree burns.
  2. Over 10% of the body has third degree burns.
  3. There are third degree burns on the face, hands, or feet.
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4
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The ABCD rule is used for recognizing melanoma. What does ABCD stand for?

A

Asymmetry
Borderline irregularity
Color
Diameter

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5
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Downy type of hair:

A

Lanugo

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6
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Another term for skin inflammation:

A

Dermatitis

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7
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Hair thinning and some degree of baldness:

A

Alopecia

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8
Q

True or False:

Balding is usually genetically controlled by a [“delayed action”] gene.

A

True

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9
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Colorless, tiny hairs:

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Vellus

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