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Integumentary System #3 Flashcards

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1
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What is a common and chronic disorder of sebaceous glands known as?

A

Acne Vulgaris

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What is a contagious fungal infection of the foot and toes called?

A

Athlete’s Foot

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This disorder can either be acute or chronic – it is a noncontagious inflammatory skin disease.

A

Eczema

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What is the anatomical name for inflammation of the skin?

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Dermatitis

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What is the anatomical name for a chronic inflammatory skin disease - it is described as reddish patches covered
by silvery-white scales.

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Psoriasis

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What is the anatomical name for a highly contagious fungal infection characterized by a red ring?

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Ringworm

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What disorder is characterized by intensely itching wheals or welts?

A

Urticaria (Hives)

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What is a painful, bacterial infection of the hair follicles or sebaceous glands?

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Carbucles (Boils)

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What is a common inflammatory disorder characterized by chronic redness and irritation of the skin?

A

Rosacea

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What is the name of a viral infection that is usually seen as a blister?

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Herpes

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What is the name of a skin eruption due to a viral infection of the nerve ending?

A

Shingles (Herpes zoster)

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What disorder is characterized by parasitic insects – affects a person’s head?

A

Head Lice

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What is a viral infection that affects the skin surrounding or underneath the nail?

A

Warts

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What type of burn in described as affecting only the uppermost layer of the skin?

A

Superficial Burn (1st Degree)

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What type of burn affects the epidermis and the dermal layer of the skin?

A

Partial Thickness Burn (2nd Degree)

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16
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What type of burn affects all three layers of the skin?

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Full Thickness Burn (3rd Degree)

17
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What is the name of the formula that is used to determine the percentage of burned skin?

A

Rule of the 9’s

18
Q

What is the name of a method of determining the percentage of burned skin using the patient’s palm?

A

Palmer method

19
Q

What is a low-pitched respiratory sound heard in constricted airways?

A

Stridor

20
Q

What is the name of the area where there is no contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?

A

Cold Zone

21
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What is the name of the area where there is contamination at a hazardous materials spill known as?

A

Hot Zone

22
Q

Define MSDS

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

23
Q

What is the absence of pigmentation?

A

Albino

24
Q

What is the name for the reddish color of the skin?

A

Erythema

25
Q

What is the name for the yellow discoloration of skin?

A

Jaundice

26
Q

Define alopecia

A

Baldness; a permanent loss of hair on the scalp

27
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What is an open sore at the skin surface that may extend deep into the dermis.

A

Decubitus/Ulcers; Bedsores

28
Q

What is the name of the necrosis of tissue due to the blockage of blood supply from disease or direct injury?

A

Gangrene

29
Q

What does the ABC acronym of a primary assessment stand for?

A

Airway
Breathing
Circulation

30
Q

What does the ABCD acronym of cancer stand for?

A

Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Colors
Diameter Larger Than 6mm

31
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What are the 3 steps for first aid for burns?

A

Stop the burn
Cool the burn
Cover the burn

32
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What is the first aid for dry chemicals?

A

Brush the chemical off
Irrigate with water

33
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What is the first aid for wet chemicals?

A

Irrigate, flush with water for 20-30 minutes

34
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What is the first aid for an eye injury?

A

Flush with saline water inside out

35
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  1. Should you use wet or dry gauze/coverings on burns that are more than 10% of the body?
A

Dry

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