Lesson 3.3

Question 1

Fourth Degree burns

Answer 1

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

Question 2

herpes simplex virus(HSV-1)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

herpes simplex virus 2(HSV-2)

Answer 3

the genital form of herpes

Question 4

herpes varicella (chicken pox)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

herpes zoster(Shingles)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

human papilloma virus(HPV)

Answer 6

a group of approximately 150 viruses that cause warts.

Question 7

impetigo

Answer 7

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

Question 8

malignant melanoma

Answer 8

cancer of melanocytes the most serious form of skin cancer.

Question 9

peritonitis

Answer 9

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

Question 10

plantar warts

Answer 10

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

Question 11

pleurisy

Answer 11

inflammation of the pleura the membrane that encases the lungs

Question 12

psoriasis

Answer 12

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

Question 13

rule of nines

Answer 13

a method used when calculating body surface affected by burns.

Question 14

second-degree burns

Question 15

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 15

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

Question 16

third degree burns

Answer 16

burns that destroy the entire thickness of the skin.

Question 17

tinea

Answer 17

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

Question 18

ABCD Rule

Answer 18

the American Cancer Societys rule for determining the presence of melanoma

Question 19

basal cell carcinoma

Answer 19

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

Question 20

cellulitis

Answer 20

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

Question 21

decubitus ulcers

Answer 21

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

Question 22

first degree burns

Answer 22

burns that affect only the epidermal layer of skin.