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HCB 102.9.1-1 Dermatology System Questions and Answers.
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HCB 102.9.1-1 Dermatology System Questions andAnswers
Skin - (correct answer) -Elastic, rugged, self-regenerating, protective covering for the body
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3 functions of dermatological (integumentary) system - (correct answer) --To guard body's physical &
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biochemical integrity
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-Maintain constant body temperature yi yi yi
-Provide sensory info about surrounding environment
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Abrasions - (correct answer) -Excoriation, circumscribed removal of skin layers
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Acne - (correct answer) -Inflammatory follicular, papular, and pustular eruption involving pilosebaceous
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apparatus
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Alopecia - (correct answer) -Hair loss yi yi yi yi yi
Contact Dermatitis - (correct answer) -Cutaneous reaction to external substance
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Avulsion - (correct answer) -Tearing away/forcible separation
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Bulla - (correct answer) -Vesicle >1cm (diameter)
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Cancer - (correct answer) --Malignant neoplasms
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-Invade surrounding tissues yi yi
-Metastasize to several sites yi yi yi
-Likely to recur after attempted removal & kill PT unless adequately treated (Carcinoma/Sarcoma)
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Carbuncle - (correct answer) -Deep-seated pyogenic infection of skin & subcutaneous tissues
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Contiguous hair follicles, w/ formation of connecting sinuses
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Cellulitis - (correct answer) -inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue (cellular tissue)
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Contusion - (correct answer) -Hemorrhage beneath unbroken skin
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Crust - (correct answer) -Dried serum, blood, or purulent exudates;slightly elevated size varies
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, -Brown
-Red
-Black
-Tan
-Straw colored yi
Dermatology - (correct answer) -Branch of medicine concerned w/ study of the skin, diseases of skin, &
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relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease
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Ecchymosis - (correct answer) -Red-purple discoloration of varying sizes
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Erosion - (correct answer) -Loss of part of epidermis; depressed, moist, glistening; follows rupture of a
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vesicle or bulla
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(Popped blister) yi
Fissure - (correct answer) -Linear crack/break from epidermis to dermis; may be moist or dry
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-Athlete's Foot yi
Hazardous Material - (correct answer) -Any substance that poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety,
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& property when transported in commerce or kept in storage at a warehouse, port, depot, or railroad
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facility (LIMMERS)
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Keloid - (correct answer) --Irregularly shaped, elevated enlarging scar
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-Grows beyond boundaries yi yi
-Caused by excessive collagen formation during healing
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Laceration - (correct answer) -Cuts, open wounds causing blood loss
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Lichenification - (correct answer) -Rough thickened epidermis secondary to persistent rubbing, itching,
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or skin irritation; often involves flexor surface of extremity
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Macule - (correct answer) --Flat, circumscribed area that is a change in color of skin
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-Less than 1 cm (diameter)
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Nodule - (correct answer) --Elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion
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-Deep in dermis than a papule
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-1 to 2 cm (diameter)
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