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MRSA ANS -Red, swollen, may look like a boil with pus. Also skin rash or sore. Transmitted usually skin
to skin. Infection can spread to the lungs, causing pneumonia, or to the bloodstream.
MRSA ANS -What disease requires a diagnosis with a rapid blood test (StaphSR assay) and can be
treated by draining a skin sore and/or antibiotic therapy?
Malaria ANS -Disease w/ symptoms such as fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and
other flu like symptoms.
Staph Infection ANS -This disease that causes infection in wounds that can be reddend, swollen, and
warm to the touch.
staph infection ANS -This disease is diagnosed by collecting a tissue sample or nasal secretions for signs
of drug resistant bacteria.
Draining the skin sore and/or antibiotic therapy ANS -What is a common treatment for a staph
infection?
active immunity ANS -Immunity that occurs as a result of prior exposure to infections agents or its
antigens. Can occur after having the disease.
passive immunity ANS -immunity that occurs when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than
producing them. Can occur after receiving and immunization against a disease.
Malignant Tumors ANS -Tumor that spreads to other cells, tissues, and other parts of the body through
the bloodstream or lymphatic system through a process called metastasis.
Benign Tumors ANS -Tumor that remains localized but can vary in size from small to large. They have an
excessive growth of cells but may grow slowly in early fatal.
,metastasis ANS -What is the process that involves the spread of a tumor or cancer in parts of the body
through the bloodstream or lymphatic system?
Near Drowning ANS -Symptoms of this event occurs when a person generally aspirate fluid or may have
an obstructed airway caused by a spasm of the larynx one gas being underwater, resulting in Hypoxemia
(insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood). Other symptoms include cold or blue or skin, abdominal
swelling, chest pain, cough, shortness or lack of breath, and vomiting.
Asphyxiation ANS -lack of oxygen coupled with accumulating carbon dioxide in the blood. Symptoms
include difficulty breathing, inability to breathe, development of bluish tent to the skin, irregular heart
rate, weakness, and seizures. Long-term results can include a coma and death.
Allergies ANS -What disease's natural body defense mechanism is for the immune system to produce
IgE (Immunoglobin E) antibodies (chemicals designed to react to allergens) and trigger histamine?
Allergies ANS -Treatments for this disease include: Antihistamine's, corticosteroids, Decongestants,
Saline nasal rinses, and immunotherapy.
Closed Fracture ANS -Type of fracture where there is a break in the bone w/ no external skin wound
Open or compound fracture ANS -Type of fracture where there is a break in the bone with an open
wound leading down to the fracture site where were a piece of broken bone protruding through the
skin.
Simple fracture ANS -Type of fracture that is a break in the rib and is broken into two parts
Comminuted fracture ANS -Type of fracture where the bone is broken or splintered into pieces
Impacted fracture ANS -Type of fracture where the bone is broken with one end forced into the interior
of the other
, Incomplete partial fracture ANS -Type of fracture where the fraction line does not include the whole
bone (stress fracture)
Greenstick fracture ANS -Type of fracture where the bone partially bent or split; occurs often with soft
bones
Colles fracture ANS -Type of fracture with break in the end of the radius in wrist; often occurs when the
wrist is extended to break a fall
fracture ANS -What disease includes acute pain of the affected side, deformity, swelling, discoloration,
loss of limb function, muscle spasm, and possibly hemorrhage and shock And can be diagnosed via an x-
ray and/or bone scintiscan?
Dislocation ANS -Symptoms include visibility of bone being out of alignment, pain in the joint, swelling,
bruising, instability of the joint, and loss of ability to move the joint.
Sprain ANS -stretching/tearing of ligaments surrounding a joint
Strain ANS -overstretching/tearing of muscle or tendon
Strain and sprain ANS -Symptoms include inflammation, pain, black and blue discoloration, loss of
mobility, stiffness, soreness, and tenderness. Can be treated with elevation and rest, cold compresses,
immobilization, and analgesics and NSAIDs.
Rickets ANS -A softening and weakening of bones in children. Symptoms include pain or tenderness in
bones, stunted growth, bone fractures, muscle cramps, and skeletal or teeth deformities. Can be treated
with calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Osteomalacia ANS -Softening of bones in adults. Symptoms include bone pain, muscle weakness,
difficulty walking, weak or soft bones, and bone fractures. Can be treated with calcium and vitamin D
supplements.
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