1. Partial thickness burn
Answer
a burn in which the first layer of skin (epidermis) is burned through and the dermis (second
layer) is damaged. Burns of this type cause reddening, blistering, and a mottled appearence. (Also
called second-degree burn).
2. Full thickness burn
Answer
a burn involving destruction of the entire skin; extends into subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone
and often causes severe scarring; commonly called a third-degree burn
3. Atopic dermatitis
Answer
Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants.
4. Errythema
Answer
abnormal redness of the skin
5. Pendiculosis
Answer
infestation with lice
6. Squamous cell carcinoma
Answer
Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red
papules or nodules.
7. Characteristics of aging skin
Answer
-wrinkles
,-age spots
-enlarged pores
-delayed healing process
-decrease in melanin
-decrease in elasticity
8. GOUT
Answer
a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints
9. Osteoporosis
Answer
a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily due to loss of bone density
10. Sprain
Answer
injury to a ligament
11. Dislocation
Answer
the total displacement of a bone from its joint
12. Strain
Answer
A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
13. Osteomalacia
Answer
disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency
14. Rickets
Answer
osteomalacia in children; causes bone deformity
15. Scoliosis
,Answer
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
16. Lordosis
Answer
abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition- pregnancy)
17. Kyphosis
Answer
excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.
18. Compartment syndrome
Answer
involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosedspace
created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles
19. Osteoarthritis
Answer
inflammation of the bones and joints, degenerative bone dis- ease
20. Fracture types
Answer
classified according to position of bone and its ends after a break
, the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
22. Fibromyalgia
Answer
chronic condition with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and fibrous soft tissue
23. Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer
A chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and
swelling that results in crippling deformities
24. Ankilosing spondylitis
Answer
chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, primarily of the spine
25. Paget's disease
Answer
A disease of unknown origin that is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue
followed by abnormal bone formation.
26. Diverticulitis
Answer
inflammation of a diverticulum
27. Intusseption
Answer
inward telescoping of the intestines
28. Peptic ulcer disease
Answer
A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or
duodenum
29. Carcinoma of liver
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller gradexam. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
