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Nurse Aide

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Definition
Body prominences   the bone lies close to the skin  
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bruise   common type of closed wound  
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closed wound   type of wound in which the skin's surface is not broken  
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cellulitis   infection of the skin that occurs when bacteria move deeper into the tissues  
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dermis   inner layer of the skin  
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eczema   variety of skin problems  
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epidermis   outer layer of the skin,composed of dead cells  
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dermatitis   inflamation of the skin  
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gangrene   death of tissue caused infection or lack of blood flow  
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integument   natural protective covering  
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lesion   an area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound  
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melanin   pigment that gives skin its color  
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papules   skin lesions that are raised , little round bumps on the skin  
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necrosis   the death of living cells or tissues caused by disease or injury  
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Open wound   skin that is not intact  
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pressure points   areas of the body that bear much of its weight  
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pressure ulcer   serious wound resulting from skin breakdown , also known as pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, or bed sore  
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psoriasis   chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly which results in red,white, or silver patches. itching or discomfort  
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scabies   contagious skin infection caused by mites burrowing into the skin that results in pimple-like irritations, rashes, intense itching, and sores  
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shingles   viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox , results in pain,itching, rashes, and possibly fever and chills  
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vesicles   small blisters that contain fluid . can occur on skin or inside the mouth  
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sitz bath   warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain  
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tinea   fungal infection that causes red, scaly patches to appear in a ring shape . generally, on the upper body , or the hands and feet  
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wart   contagious hard bump caused by virus  
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pustules   raised spots filled with pus, such as acne or infected boils.  
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