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NCEA Flashcards

1
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The study of organs and systems of the body

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Anatomy

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The study of the functions of organs and systems

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Physiology

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The study of the tissues and specifically the cells that work together to perform a specialized function

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Histology

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4
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Composed of the skin and it’s accessory organs (hair, skin, nails, glands)

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Integumentary system

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5
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Latin word for layer

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Stratum

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6
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Cells responsible for sensation and touch

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Merkel cells

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7
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Where are Merkel cells located?

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Stratum germinativum (germinative layer)

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8
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Cells responsible for pigment and skin color

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Melanocyte cells

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9
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What is melanin production influenced by?

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Genetics, hormones, and the environment

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10
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Cells responsible for the production of histamines

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Mast cells

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11
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Cells that help defend the body by destroying bacterial invaders

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Phagocytic cells

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12
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What you have from birth

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Skin type

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13
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State of your skin right now

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Skin condition

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14
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White fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

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Thick stratum corneum

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15
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White spots on Wood’s Lamp

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Dead cells

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16
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Blue/white fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

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Normal, healthy skin

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17
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Purple fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

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Dehydrated skin

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18
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Yellow or pink fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

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Oily skin

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19
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Brown on Wood’s Lamp

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Pigmentation

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20
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M. Fortuitum

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Bacteria responsible for the California pedi spa outbreak of 2000

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21
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MRSA

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Extremely dangerous bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic treatment

22
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Impetigo

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Bacterial skin infection

23
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Folliculitis

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Bacterial infection of the hair follicle

24
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Cellulitis

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Broad based term used to identify skin infections

25
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Abscesses and Furuncles

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Bacterial infections

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Herpes simplex 1 and 2

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Viral infections

27
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Herpes zoster

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(shingles); viral infection

28
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Verruca Vulgaris

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(wart); skin disorder caused by papillomaviruses

29
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Tinea versicolor

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Fungal infection; often appears as white, tan, or pink patches

30
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Scabies

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Parasitic infection of the epidermis

31
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Dyschromia

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Abnormal pigmentation in the skin (hyper or hypopigmentation)

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Vitiligo

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A form of hypopigmentation; the absence of melanocytes in the affected area of the skin

33
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Leukoderma

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A form of hypopigmentation; can be partial or total loss of pigmentation resulting in patches or spots

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Melasma

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A form of hyperpigmentation

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Lentigines

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A form of hyperpigmentation; flat, oval spot in a sun-exposed area

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PIH

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Hyperpigmentation that occurs because of injury or trauma to the skin

37
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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

38
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Type I Diabetes is what kind of disease?

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Autoimmune

39
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Autoimmune disease that often appears as chronic inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and internal organs; present on the face as a rash, red in color, forming a butterfly shape across the cheeks.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

40
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Autoimmune disease that can be identified by a rash accompanied by muscle weakness; the rash appears patchy with bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back; calcium deposits appearing as small bumps under the skin may also be present.

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Dermatomyositis

41
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How long should products be left on the skin for patch testing?

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48-72 hours

42
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When should a client fill out an Informed Consent and Signed Release?

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Before every treatment, even if they have had it multiple times.

43
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A precaution to treatment is ____

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a preventative consideration

44
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A contraindication to a treatment is _____

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a drug, procedure, or specific circumstance that should not be used, because it may be harmful to the client

45
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What kinds of crystal particles are used in a traditional microderm device?

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aluminum oxide, sodium chloride (salt), and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

46
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What is the FDA responsible for?

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Regulating the companies who manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the US.

47
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What does LASER stand for?

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Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

48
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An ablative laser does what?

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Creates a thermal injury similar to a chemical burn.

49
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What is a nonablative laser good for?

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Acne, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

50
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What lasers are approved for permanent hair reduction?

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Ruby, alexandrite, diode, and intense pulsed light (IPL)

51
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What does LED stand for?

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Light Emitting Diode

52
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What are the uses for microcurrent?

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Ranges from wound healing, muscle rehabilitation, macular degeneration, to lymphedema.

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