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HEALTH ASSESSMENT MIDTERMS Flashcards

1
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Abnormal sensations of tingling, pricking, or burning is reffered as?

A

Paresthesia

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2
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Numbness or dulling of the sensations of pain, temperature, and touch to the feet may be seen in what condition?

A

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

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3
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excessive perspiration

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Hyperhidrosis

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4
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Medical term for itching
- may be seen with dry skin, drug reactions, allergies, lice, insect bites,
uremia, or obstructive jaundice.

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Pruritus

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5
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Patchy hair loss

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Alopecia

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6
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Increase in hair growth - often in the face chest back. Due to increase production of male hormones.

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hirsutism

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7
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cause green, black, or brown nail discoloration is a sign of?

A

bacterial infection

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8
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Yellow,
thick, crumbling nails are seen in?

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fungal infection

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9
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what causes white color and separation of nail plate from the nail bed?

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YEAST infection

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10
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infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that’s become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections. An example of hospital acquired infection

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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11
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How many months in order to replace finger nail and totally replace a toenail?

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F- 6 MONTHS
T- 12 MONTHS

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12
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most common in skin of color. usually form between ages of 10 to 30 especially before 18. Acquired by getting ear/ body piercing and surgical scarring.

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Keloids

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13
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Too much exposure in temperature that affects the blood supply of the skin and can damage the layers

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frostbite and burns

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14
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an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and fibrosis (thickening) in the skin and other areas of the body.

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Scleroderma

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15
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the most common of cancers

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skin cancer

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16
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types of skin cancer

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: melanoma,
basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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17
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is the most common skin cancer in Caucasians,

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basal cell carcinoma (BCC),

18
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is the most common in darker skin

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

19
Q

are the most common worldwide and are also increasing in populations heavily exposed
to sunlight, especially in areas of ozone depletion

A

Nonmelanocyte skin cancers

20
Q

the most serious skin cancer.

A

Malignant
melanoma

21
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first
noted in 1961, is a type of infection that is resistant to methicillin as well as many other antibiotics. categorized HAIS

A

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

22
Q

loss of color, is seen in arterial insufficiency, decreased blood supply, and
anemia

A

PALLOR

23
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may cause white skin to appear blue-tinged, especially in the perioral, nail bed, and conjunctival areas. Oxygen deficiency.

A

CYANOSIS

24
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  • results from a cardiopulmonary problem
  • may be a local problem resulting from vasoconstriction.
A

Central cyanosis
peripheral cyanosis

25
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in light- and darkskinned people is characterized by yellow
skin tones, from pale to pumpkin, particularly in the sclera, oral mucosa, palms, and soles.
Associated with hepatic dysfunction.

A

jaundice

26
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is roughening and darkening of skin in localized areas, especially the posterior neck. Associated with diabetes mellitus.

A

Acanthosis nigricans

27
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Butterfly rash

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malar rash

28
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HOW DO U DIFFRENTIATE BETWEEN CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL CYANOSIS?

A

look for central cyanosis in the oral mucosa

29
Q

Common variations include suntanned areas, freckles, or white patches known as

A

vitiligo

30
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(skin redness and warmth) is
seen in inflammation, allergic reactions, or
trauma

A

erythema

31
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a tool that is used to to predict pressure sore risk

A

Braden scale

32
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this a tool used if any skin breakdown is notes to document the degree of skin breakdown.

A

Pressure Injury scale for healing

32
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used by some individuals who want to have a scar or keloid. These scars may be created by branding with a hot metal burn or cutting with a knife or scalpel

A

Scartification

33
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reddish-bluish lesions, are seen with bleeding, venous pressure, aging, liver disease, or
pregnancy

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vascular lesions

33
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may indicate local or systemic problems

A

Lesions

34
Q

arise
from changes in primary lesions.

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secondary lesions

34
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arise from normal skin due
to irritation or disease

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Primary lesions

35
Q

can be either primary or
secondary lesions and are classified as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma,
or malignant melanoma

A

cancerous lesions

36
Q

(rough,
thick sections of epidermis) are common
on areas of the body that are exposed to
constant pressure.

A

calluses

37
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT (18 decks)

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