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integumentary

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show A tumor-like mass formed by a group of dilated blood vessels. Crust - scab on an abrasion.  
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Carbuncle   show
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Dermatitis -   show
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show Lesions surrounded by erythema; they rupture then dry and itch; associated with allergies.  
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Erythema   show
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show surface layer injury caused by scratching or abrasion.  
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show boil. Benign tumor of the skin raised, hard and shiny  
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Keloid.   show
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show dead tissue.  
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Nodule   show
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show a flat area that is a change in the color of the skin (freckles).  
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Papule -   show
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Pruritus –   show
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Pustule   show
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show athlete's foot.  
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Tumor   show
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Layers of skin:   show
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1. Epidermis composed of three layers:   show
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show just below the epidermis layer: (a) Contains blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles. (b) Cells are composed of connective tissue and elastic fibers. (c) Cells are bathed in interstitial fluid.  
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3. Subcutaneous Layer   show
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show is a cancerous neoplasm in which pigment cells (melanocytes) invade the epidermis, dermis, sometimes the subcutaneous tissue.  
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The ABCD’s of Melanomas   show
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Vesicle:   show
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show type I is characterized by a vesicle at the corner of the mouth, on the lips, or on the nose. type II is characterized as below the waist.  
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Chicken pox   show
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Wheal   show
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show a fatty plaque;  
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show a blister filled with fluid; Cyst - a sac or capsule containing fluid or semi-solid material; Excoriation  
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show dead cells shed from the skin, mucous membranes, or bone; Exudate - fluid, usually containing pus or bacteria;  
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show a groove, crack or slit;  
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Hyperplasia   show
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Petechiae   show
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Photochemotherapy   show
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show Topical steroids used are: Hydrocortisone, and Valisone.  
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There are four types of Malignant Melanomas:   show
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show a parasitic disorder of the skin that is usually associated with poor living conditions and poor personal hygiene.  
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show caused by the head louse (found attached with hair shaft);  
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Pediculosis Corporis   show
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show caused by the pubic louse (attached to the pubic hair, look like a crab).  
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show Pinpoint raised red macules, pinpoint hemorrhages, severe pruritus and excoriation confirm the diagnosis.  
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show lindane (Kwell) or pyrethrins (RID) is used in the area of contamination to treat pediculosis.  
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Scabies   show
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show causes wavy, brown, threadlike lines on the body.  
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Scabies Drug therapy   show
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Dermatitis Venenata   show
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Exfoliative dermatitis   show
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show occurs when a person is given a medication to which he is hypersensitive.  
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Contact Dermatitis   show
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Paronychia   show
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Impetigo   show
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Impetigo   show
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show Production of purulent material.  
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show primarily a disease of infants and associated with the allergies from: chocolate, eggs, wheat, and orange juice. Risk factors for skin cancer: Fatigue, emotional stress, diet.  
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show (1) Viral infections, (2) Bacterial infections, (3) Fungal infections. NOTE: Cultures from the lesion  
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show the most important diagnosis of cancerous tumor cells of the skin.  
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show No specific diagnostic tests exist. Photochemotherapy is used to treat.  
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(1) Sudoriferous (sweat) glands:   show
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(2) Ceruminous glands:   show
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(3) Sebaceous (oil) glands:   show
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show composed of modified dead epidermal tissue (keratin).  
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show composed of tightly packed keratin.  
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show an infection of the nail develops and spreads around the nail, thus giving it the nickname “runaround.” Application of wet dressings or topical antibiotics may be used. Sometimes a surgical incision and drainage of the infected area are performed.  
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show barrier, temperature regulation, excretes waste, prevent dehydration, vitamin D synthesis.  
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show epidermis.  
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Layer underneath dermis   show
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show Dermis.  
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Layer of the skin contains blood vessels   show
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show Impetigo (honey colored crust).  
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show Impetigo  
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Fungal infections found on scalp   show
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Fungal infection usually occurs in groin   show
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show Tinea corporis.  
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show Contact dermatitis. Inflammatory papulo-postulant skin  
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Infestation of lice on the hair of the head   show
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show boil, furuncle.  
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Lesion described as hives or irregularly shaped and elevated   show
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Infestation transmitted through prolonged contact with linens or clothes   show
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show used to kill lice.  
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Nursing intervention should be   show
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Basal Cell Carcinoma   show
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show the epidermis.  
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Basal Cell Carcinomas arise in the basal cell layer   show
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show Basal Cell Carcinomas  
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show occurs on the sun-exposed areas of head, neck, and lower lip, and arises in the epidermis layer.  
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This cancerous neoplasm is a firm, nodular lesion topped with a crust or a central area of ulceration.   show
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show can metastasize quickly comparing to Basal Cell Carcinoma via the lymphatic system.  
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show Vesicles. The same virus Herpesvirus hominis causes herpes 1, 2.  
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This virus nicknamed as “cold sore” is usually passed with direct contact to face   show
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Simplex type 2   show
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show same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella) (Herpes varicellae).  
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Herpes 1, 2 and herpes zoster (shingles) is treated by   show
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show Herpes 1, 2 and herpes zoster (shingles)  
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There is no cure for   show
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show within 10 to 14 days.  
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herpes Type 2 heals   show
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Herpes zoster   show
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show fatal for the patients who have lowered resistance to infection, or those on chemotherapy.  
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Avoid hot beverages   show
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The nurse should suggest to the physician   show
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Pain Management:   show
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show restlessness, moaning, grimacing, diaphoresis,BP and pulse increase in response to pain after about 12 hrs.  
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show (a) Physical stimulus (TENS), (b) Acupuncture, (c) Heat and cold, (d) Exercise, (e) Comfort measures.  
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Methods for pain control Psychological Techniques:   show
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Methods for pain control Medication:   show
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show Nonopioid analgesics for cancer pain are: acetaminophen, aspirin; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are:ibuprofen, indomethacin, and naproxen.  
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show Characterized by recurrent episodes of acute, painful, erythematous, vesicular eruptions (blisters) on or in the genitalia or rectum  
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show infrequent recurrences of lesions (Vesicles) around the lips.  
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show may be prescribed for pain.  
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show Acyclovir (Zovirax): Famciclovir (Famvir). Valacyclovir (Valtrex).  
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show a. Chief complaint and history of present illness: Visual Inspection of the Skin:  
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show texture,dryness and skin turgor. Observe the color(a)hemoglobin (pallor),(b)Oxygen saturation (cyanosis),(c)bilirubin,urea,or other chemicals(jaundice),(d)melanin.(7) Temperature.(8)mucus membranes (color, moistness, swelling, lesions.) (9) nails  
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Sudden onset of urticaria (hives) accompanied by intense itching   show
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Dark skin predisposed to certain skin conditions   show
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show (1) Superficial spreading melanomas, (2) Malignant lentigo melanomas, (3) Nodular melanomas, and (4) Acral lentiginous melanomas  
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Psoriasis   show
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Psoriasis   show
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show The severe scaling is a result of the rapid cell division (from 7 to 28 days).  
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the main function of the integumentary system   show
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show releases perspiration through the skin  
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poses threat to a person's self-concept   show
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what is important to establish in order to meet a person's psychological needs   show
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show non-contagious, rarely fatal, mostly chronic  
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this is required with any open, draining lesions   show
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what does constant moisture due to skin   show
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common diagnosis for skin problem   show
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what is a primary nursing intervention for skin diseases   show
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why are wet dressings and baths done   show
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show responses to temp-variations, integrity of body part, ability to sense temp, ensure proper operation of equipment  
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best way to prevent malignant skin diseases   show
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show depth and TBSA involved  
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three phases of burns   show
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show overlap with different goals and nursing intervention in each  
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show patent airway  
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treatment method for a burn patient   show
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show hypovolemic shock  
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primary cause of death in burn victims within the acute phase   show
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show inhalation injury  
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treatment for burns   show
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