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CMA chapter 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the layer of connective tissue under the dermis is the ____ layer | subcutaneous |
| what is a superficial skin infection, caused by streptococcus sp. or staphylococcus aureus, that is usually seen in children but also possible in adults? | impetigo |
| defined as layers, as in the epithelium | strata |
| term used to decribe sweat glands | sudoriferous |
| what is a furuncle with interconnecting subcutaneous pockets? | carbuncle |
| the pigment that is produced in the stratum germinativum to protect layers underneath from ultraviolet radiation | melanin |
| defined as inflammation, ulcer, or sore in the skin over a bony prominence, also known as a bed sore | decubitis ulcer |
| defined as a chronic, itchy, superficial inflammation of the skin, usually associated with a family history of allergic disorders | atopic dermatitis |
| yeast infection in moist, creased areas of the skin and mucous membrane | candidiasis |
| medical term for ringworm | tina corposis |
| inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face in newborns known as cradle cap | seborrheic dermatitis |
| a benign acquired disease of unknown origin, consisting of the irregular patches of various sizes that lack of pigment | vitiligo |
| an infection that appears as redness on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead | rosacea |
| a benign, slightly raised, pigmented skin lesion that occurs with aging | seborrheic keratosis |
| excessive sweat production | hyperhidrosis |
| partial thickness burn only affecting the first and second layer | second degree burn |
| a parasitic infestation by miles and characterized by intense itching | scabies |
| complete lack if melanin production by existing melanocytes | albinism |
| hirsutism is an alternative form of? | hypertrichosis |
| these common contagious epithelial growths can be caused by any of 60 types of human papillomavirus | warts |
| what does the rule of nine describe? | the percentage of the body that is affected by burns to the skin |
| common chronic skin disorder characterized by silvery scales and red itchy dry patches resulting from excessive development of skin cells | psoriasis |
| an irritated or allergic skin response that can lead to acute or chronic inflammation | atopic dermatitis |
| healthcare term for athletes foot | tina pedis |
| a parasitic infestation with lice, involving the head, body, or genital area | pediculosis |
| localized staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling | furnucle |
| inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, charactarized by the papules, pustules, inflamed nodules and plugs of sebum that block pores | acne vulgaris |
| a superficial inflammation of the skin, also known as atopic dermatitis | eczema |
| degree of burn known as a full-thickness burn, often also involving subcutaneous tissue | 3rd degree burn |
| a rare form of skin cancer, most often seen in patients with deficient immune systems | kaposi sarcoma |
| a hard, protective material that adds to the protective, abrasion-resistant nature of the skin | keratin |
| the term for serial removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until excision is complete | mohs surgery |
| a fever blister is caused by | HSV-1 (herpes complex) |
| destruction of tissue through use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitrogen | cryo surgery |
| highly contagious disorder caused by a parasite | scabies |
| highly contagious disorder caused by strepotococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules | impetigo |
| how do you describe the result of a full thickness burn? | 3rd degree burn, damage to the subcutaneous tissue, subdermis, and dermis |
| a procedure in which revolving wire brushes or sandpaper is used to remove superficial scars | dermabrasion |
| only the epidermis is damged in a ____ burn | first degree |
| a common skin cancer that can appear as a firm, red nodule | squamous cell carcinoma |
| principles functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin | insulation, energy storage, shock absorption, anchoring the skin |
| method used when an entire mole is removed for examination under a microscope | excision biopsy |
| what is considered secondary lesions | ulcerations |
| furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with? | cleaning, ointment, surgical incision |
| a patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribes what medication? | valtrex |
| hair follicles are found in the subcutaneous layer | true |
| the sebaceous glands produce sweat | false |
| the dermis contains melanocytes | false |
| the term strata means "layers" | true |
| the layer of skin composed mainly of adipose tissue is the epidermis | false |
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