Anatomy Flashcards

1
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Pruritus

A

Itching

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2
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Hypo pigmentation

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Albinism

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3
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Psoriasis

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Chronic disorder red patches covered by thick dry silvery scales

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4
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Contact dermatitis

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Irritant substance that comes in direct contact with the skin

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5
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Atopic dermatitis

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An itchy inflammation of the skin.
Atopic dermatitis usually develops in early childhood and is more common in people who have a family history of the condition.

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6
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Furuncle

A

Boil

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7
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Tinea

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Ring worm (fungal)

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8
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Skin colour red indicates?

A

Erythema heat can be indication of infection, sunburn and healing

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9
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Skin colour Blue indicates

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Cyanosis lack of oxygen in the tissues

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10
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Skin colour white indicates

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Lack of blood supply to outer tissues, shock or illness

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11
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Skin colour green indicates

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Tinge nauseous

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12
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Skin colour grey indicates

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Shock, usually the person is sweaty

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13
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What is the “rule of 9?”

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The rule of nines is a tool used to estimate a burn’s percentage of your total skin. It divides your body into sections by multiples of 9% each.

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