Skin Cancer
Burns
Wounds
Diseases #1
Diseases #2
100
The most common type of skin cancer.
What is Basal cell carcinoma
100
This mildest class of burn affects only the superficial epidermis, causing localized redness and minor swelling
What is a first degree burn
100
The initial stage of healing where blood vessels constrict and platelets form a plug to stop bleeding.
What is hemostasis
100
A contagious fungal infection typically recognized by a circular rash.
What is ringworm
100
This common, non-contagious, skin disease is characterized by dry, itchy, inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of this disease.
What is eczema
200
This type of skin cancer is the most likely to spread, is the fastest growing, and has the highest likelihood of metastasizing.
What is Melanoma
200
Characterized by fluid-filled blisters, this degree of burn penetrates completely through the epidermis and into the upper dermis.
What is a second degree burn
200
Characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, this phase sends white blood cells to destroy bacteria and remove debris.
What is inflammation
200
A bacterial infection that is common among children ages 2-5. It is highly contagious and causes sores and blisters.
What is impetigo
200
This contagious fungal disease typically causes a stinging, itching, and burning rash between the toes and other parts of the foot.
What is athletes foot
300
When using the ABCDE criteria, which type of skin cancer are you screening for?
What is Melanoma
300
Which degree is the least painful and why?
A third degree burn because the sensory nerve endings and receptors located within the dermis have been completely destroyed.
300
This phase of healing can take up to 1 year. New tissues such as granulation tissue, epithelial tissue, and other tissues grow.
Key phrase: fill and cover
What is proliferation
300
A very common bacterial staph infection that can be resistant to antibiotics. It is typically spread through skin-to-skin-contact.
What is MRSA
300
This contagious viral disease is common among children. It is characterized by fever, mouth sores, and rash.
What is hand foot and mouth
400
This type of skin cancer is characterized by having rough, scaly patches and is known to be the second most common.
What is Squamous cell carcinoma
400
A surgical procedure where healthy skin is transplanted to replace damaged or missing skin.
What is a skin graft
400
The longest phase of healing, which can last a year or more, where collagen is strengthened and extra vessels die causing scars to go from pink to white.
What is remodeling
400
A long-lasting disease where the immune system becomes overreactive and causes skin cells to multiply too quickly resulting in scaly, inflamed patches.
What is Psoriasis
400
This contagious viral disease is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by an itchy, painful rash. If someone had (answer A) as a child, it can reactivate later in life as (answer B).
(2 answers)
What is chicken pox/shingles
500
Melanoma originates is the _______ _______ layer and specifically in what type of cells? (2 answers)
What is the Stratum Basale and melanocytes
500
What makes burns life threatening? (2 answers)
The loss of fluids(dehydration and blood loss) and infection.
500
This type of tissue is found under a scab. It is light pink in color and made of new tissues and blood vessels.
What is granulation tissue
500
This viral infection is caused by the human papillomavirus (HIV). The most common variant is characterized by rough, raised bumps.
What is warts
500
This fungal infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the body.
What is thrush