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Which term describes the fine, downy hair of a newborn infant? a. Sebum b. Lanugo c. Vernix caseosa d. Secretions B You have just aided in the delivery of a newborn. The new mother asks you why there are little white dots on their baby's face and nose. What is the best response? a. "This is called vernix caseosa and can be harmful to your newborn." b. "I'm not sure, let me go get your doctor." c. "Those little white dots are called sebum, they are not dangerous and they will...

caused by too much insulin (or missing a meal or snack) in the evening, which results in hypoglycemia in the ear morning (2-3am). the body compensates by secreting glucagon (from the liver) and epinephrine, which results in high blood glucose levels in the morning. Cushing's syndrome ~Ans~ caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol (excess androgens, not estrogen) associated with delayed puberty and growth failure in children and adolescents Gynecomastia gold standar...

papule : Solid, thickened elevated, round < 1cm in size Bulla : Blister; Superficial fluid-filled easily ruptures Nodule : Solid, usually harder in texture, deeper in the dermis Petechiae : Tiny purple/red 1-3 mm in size Keloid : Hypertrophic skin (scar) Senile angioma 2 | P a g e : Associated with "old" raised red dots Purpura : Red-purple skin lesion due to blood in tissues from breaks in BVs Patch : Maybe darker in color >2cm in size Wheal : Raised red skin lesion d...

AAMI Principles of Embalming III PHT 414 Exam Questions with 100% Correct anasarca - Answer ️️ -severe generalized edema in subcutaneous tissue. ascites - Answer ️️ -accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity concurrent - Answer ️️ -drainage technique in which drainage occurs continuously during arterial injection dehydration - Answer ️️ -loss of moisture from body tissue, which may occur antemortem or postmortem desiccation - Answer ️️ -extrem...

Test Bank For Basic Geriatric Nursing Exam By Patricia 8thEdition All Chapters Included Latest Updated 2024 Answers With Rationale Verified By Expert Chapter : Physiologic Changes MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. For which reason does the nurse modify the environment to keep it warmer for the older adult? a. A change in the metabolic rate b. Decreased subcutaneous tissue c. Changes in the musculoskeletal system d. A weakened peripheral vascular system ANS: B The reduction of subcutaneous tiss...

Nur 163- Final Exam 2024 If a female is in menopause has sudden onset vaginal bleeding what do you do? report it when would a uterine prolapse be most likely to occur? after multiple vaginal births or when anything weakens the muscular tissues of the uterus TX: hysterectomy or can sling it back up What are the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate? decreased urine (stream) painful urination Nocturia frequent urination (you should also schedule an exam if any of these things sho...

Which of the following findings is assoc. with thyroid hypofunction? A. Graves Disease B. Eye Disorder C. Thyroid storm D. Myxedema D. Myxedema Myxedema or myxedema coma is seen in patients with severe hypothyroidism. It refers to the skin changes (thickened skin) seen in chronic severe hypothyroidism. It is a medcial emergency with mortality rates exceeding 20%. It is tx with very high doses of thyroid hormone. A thyroid storm occurs when there is the extreme elevation of thyroid hormone...

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AAMI Principles of Embalming III PHT 414 Exam Questions With Verified Solutions anasarca - ANSWER severe generalized edema in subcutaneous tissue. ascites - ANSWER accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity concurrent - ANSWER drainage technique in which drainage occurs continuously during arterial injection dehydration - ANSWER loss of moisture from body tissue, which may occur antemortem or postmortem desiccation - ANSWER extreme dehydration edema - AN...

ATI- Hair, Skin and Nails What is skin? - answers *Is the largest organ *It provides protection and defense for the body. *Consists of hair, skin and nails *is a reflection of overall health. Layers of the skin? - answers *Epidermis- top layer *Dermis- middle layer *Subcutaneous- adipose (fat) Aging Adult Skin loses over time- - answers *Elasticity- loses its ability to go back to normal once stretched. *Sweat and Sebaceous glands- decrease in number and funct...