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integumentary system Flashcards

1
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what is a burn?

A

injuries to skin caused by excessive heat

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2
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first degree burn

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burn just affects the epidermis

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3
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symptoms of first degree burns

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hyperesthesia, erythema, no blisters

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4
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second degree burns

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affects epidermis and dermis;

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symptoms of second degree burns

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hyperesthesia, erythema, blisters

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third degree burns

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affects all layers of skin (full thickness)

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7
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symptoms of third degree burns

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anesthesia and/or hyperesthesia,black charred tissue (dead)

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acne

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inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that produces bumps on the skin

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albinism

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an inherited condition where there is no melanin production in skin

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alopecia

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Hair loss due to aging, illness, or iatrogenic

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Cicatrix

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scar

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cyanosis

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The appearance of blue skin due to a lack of circulation (oxygen) or vasoconstriction

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Ecchymosis

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bruise caused by ruptured capillaries beneath the skin

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Eczema

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(dermatitis) autoimmune, acute or chronic skin lesions characterized by erythema,
itchiness, and edema (swelling)

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15
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Gangrene

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necrotic tissue

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Keloid

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Cicatrix gone wild/wrong

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Impetigo

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Bacterial infection highly contagious usu children and usu on face

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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nice cancer; slow growing; seldom metastasizes

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19
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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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cancer that looks purplish patches (erythematous) in the lining of the
nose, mouth, throat, and other organs…usu in AIDS patients.

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20
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Malignant Melanoma

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mean cancer; aggressive spreading cancer of melanocytes

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21
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ABCDE rule

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Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution

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22
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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middle of the road cancer of squamous cells in skin

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Cyst

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A thick-walled pouch or sac containing fluid and pus down deep.

24
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Macule

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freckle

25
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nevus

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mole

26
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Nodule

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a red solid skin elevation with a diameter & >1cm

27
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Papule

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A red solid skin elevation with a diameter & <1cm

28
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Polyp

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skin tag

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Pustule

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a small infected skin elevation that contains pus (abscess)

30
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Ulcer

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an open sore or erosion of the skin (decubitus ulcer or bedsore or pressure sore)

31
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Vesicle

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blister

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Wheal

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hives-slightly swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin-
autoimmune conditions

33
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Psoriasis

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eczema on steroids…..autoimmune…dry scaly, red, itchy patches on skin

34
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Scabies

A

bed bugs/parasitic infection of the skin….

35
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A

an autoimmune condition of collagen in the skin, joints, and
internal organs. Inflammation, pain, destruction of healthy tissues.

36
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Tinea

A

ringworm & athlete’s foot; fungal infection

37
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Vitiligo

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complete loss of pigment in one or more areas of the skin -idiopathic

38
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Wart

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viral infection of the skin (papilloma virus)

39
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Scratch Test

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allergens are placed/scratched on skin to see if you are allergic

40
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Intradermal Skin Test

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allergens are injected into skin

41
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Excisional biopsy

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Surgical removal of the entire lesion

42
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Incisional biopsy

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cut into the tissue for removal of a small piece

43
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Exfoliative cytology

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tissue is scraped to look at specifically for bacteria or grown in a
medium to look for fungus

44
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Needle biopsy

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a hollow needle is placed inside the lesion to remove a core sample used to
look for cancerous cells

45
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Punch biopsy

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a small circular blade that rotates down through the epidermis and dermis
into the subcutaneous layer producing a cylindrical core of tissue.

46
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blepharoplasty

A

eyelid lift

47
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Cauterization

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using heat or electricity or chemicals to cut tissue

48
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Cryosurgery

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freezing tissue like a wart (liquid nitrogen)

49
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Dermabrasion

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cosmetic procedure using abrasive materials to remove layers of epidermis,

50
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Liposuction

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cosmetic procedure used to suck fat out of body….

51
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Mohs Surgery

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a way to remove skin cancer by taking it off layer by layer. After each layer is
removed it is viewed under a microscope to see if there are any cancer cells left.

52
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Anesthetic

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absence of sensation

53
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Antibiotic

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cures bacterial infections

54
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Antifungal

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cures fungal infections

55
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Antiviral

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cures viral infections

56
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Corticosteroid

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anti inflammatory

57
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Immunosuppressant

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suppresses immune system

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