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Exam (elaborations) NURS 2063 Pathophysiology
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,Partial thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWERS-a burn in which the first layer of skin(epidermis) is burned through and the dermis (second layer) is damaged. Burns of this
type cause reddening, blistering, and a mottled appearence. (Also called second-degree
burn).
Full thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWERS-a burn involving destruction of the entire
skin; extends into subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone and often causes severe scarring;
commonly called a third-degree burn
Atopic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and
itching from allergies and irritants.
Errythema - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal redness of the skin
Pendiculosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-infestation with lice
Squamous cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Type of skin cancer more serious
than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.
Characteristics of aging skin - CORRECT ANSWERS--wrinkles
-age spots
-enlarged pores
-delayed healing process
-decrease in melanin
-decrease in elasticity
GOUT - CORRECT ANSWERS-a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid
crystals in the joints
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a condition in which the bones become fragile
and break easily due to loss of bone density
, Sprain - CORRECT ANSWERS-injury to a ligament
Dislocation - CORRECT ANSWERS-the total displacement of a bone from its joint
Strain - CORRECT ANSWERS-A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
Osteomalacia - CORRECT ANSWERS-disease marked by softening of the bone
caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency
Rickets - CORRECT ANSWERS-osteomalacia in children; causes bone deformity
Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Lordosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine
(sway-back condition- pregnancy)
Kyphosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing
hunching of the back.
Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-involves the compression of nerves
and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that
separates groups of muscles
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation of the bones and joints,
degenerative bone disease
Fracture types - CORRECT ANSWERS-classified according to position of bone and its
ends after a break
- open (compound)
- closed (simple)
- comminuted
- greenstick
- spiral
- impact
Subluxation - CORRECT ANSWERS-the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Fibromyalgia - CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic condition with widespread aching and
pain in the muscles and fibrous soft tissue
Rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-A chronic systemic disease characterized
by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and swelling that results in crippling
deformities
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