Lesson 3.3 Flashcards

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Fourth Degree burns

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full thickness burns that destroy both the skin and underlying tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

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herpes simplex virus(HSV-1)

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the form of herpes generates cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth.

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herpes simplex virus 2(HSV-2)

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the genital form of herpes

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herpes varicella (chicken pox)

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a highly contagious common childhood disease that is characterized by extremely itchy, fluid filled blisters.

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herpes zoster(Shingles)

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a disease involves a painful blistering rash accompanied by a headache, fever, and general feeling of unwellness.

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human papilloma virus(HPV)

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a group of approximately 150 viruses that cause warts.

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impetigo

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a bacterial infection common in elementary school children that is characterized by a pink blister like bumps usually on the face.

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malignant melanoma

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cancer of melanocytes the most serious form of skin cancer.

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peritonitis

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Inflammation in the peritoneum the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

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plantar warts

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warts that develop on the soles of the foot, grow inward, and can become painful.

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura the membrane that encases the lungs

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psoriasis

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a common skin disorder that involves redness, irritation, and scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed.

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rule of nines

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a method used when calculating body surface affected by burns.

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second-degree burns

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squamous cell carcinoma

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a type of rapidly growing cancer that appears as scaly reddened patch of skin.

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third degree burns

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burns that destroy the entire thickness of the skin.

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tinea

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A fungal infection that tends to occur in areas of the body that are moist.

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ABCD Rule

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the American Cancer Societys rule for determining the presence of melanoma

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basal cell carcinoma

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the most common form of skin cancer and least malignant type.

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cellulitis

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a bacterial infection characterized by an inflamed area of skin that is red swollen and painful.

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decubitus ulcers

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ulcers caused by an area of localized pressure that restricts blood flow to one or more areas of the body.

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first degree burns

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burns that affect only the epidermal layer of skin.