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Wound Care WOCN Exam Questions and Answers TEWL -Answer-Transepidermal water loss What is the most common type of skin cancer? -Answer-basal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? -Answer-"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? -Answer-Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? -Answer-Enlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma -Answer-Asymmetric, border irregular, c...

Condylomata acuminata - (genital warts) pale, pink, numerous discrete projections with a broad base; width varies; smooth surface, velvety, moist (lack hyperkeratosis of common wart) REFERRAL: Topical/ antiviral therapies; cryosurgery, excision, Ed&C Dysplastic Nevi - Controversial definition; no standardized criteria for diagnosis Possess features between a benign nevus and malignant melanoma *Possibly melanoma precursor*; *probably a marker* for individuals at increased risk for melanom...

primary lesion definition secondary lesion definition, give ex a. result of disease process no outside intervention. Vesicle b. lesion altered by outside manipulation, tx or natural course of disease. Example: crust-develops when vesicle ruptures < 1cm primary lesions a. describe the 4 types b. what is the dermatologic term c. give examples a. flat, solid raised, fluid filled or pustule filled b. macule, papule, vesicle, pustule c. freckle, raised nevus (mole), varcilla/hepati...

Derm Vignettes/exam questions and Answers A 70-year-old previously healthy white man presents with multiple, hyperkeratotic, scaly papules on the face, scalp, and hands. Some papules have grown to become larger nodules that sometimes bleed and fail to heal. In the past he has had significant sun exposure including multiple blistering sunburns. Previously, he has had skin cancer - SCC A 65-year-old man with light-colored skin presents with asymptomatic pink and yellowish scaly, irregularly ...

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HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary seborrheic dermatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands; increased sebum production contact dematitis - ANSWER acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by a chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with itching Urticaria (hives) - ANSWER seve...

Wound Care WOCN Exam Questions and Answers TEWL -Answer-Transepidermal water loss What is the most common type of skin cancer? -Answer-basal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? -Answer-"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? -Answer-Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? -Answer-Enlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma -Answer-Asymmetric, border irregular, c...

1. coup-contre- coup injury 2. Scalp lacera- tion: what, effect, management 3. Skull fracture: types, effect, management 4. Brain injury: types, effect, management Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% w...

Hyperthyroidism symptoms - correct answer -bulging eyes (exopthalmos) -weight loss -tremor of extremities -Graves disease (NOT FATIGUE!) HYPOthyroidism symptoms - correct answer -weight GAIN dry hair -lower voice -feels cold Addisons disease - correct answer adrenal insufficiency -if taking steroids, may have an attack if not supplemented by DOUBLING steroid dose BEFORE dental tx to produce extra cortisol in response to stress ectodermal dysplasia - correct answer -missing teeth (hyp...

seborrheic dermatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands; increased sebum production contact dematitis - ANSWER acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by a chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with itching Urticaria (hives) - ANSWER severe itching followed by redness and an are...