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Genetics
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100
The number of your cervical vertebrae.
What is 7
100
The procedure to stablize & immobilize a specific area of the vertebrae. a) spina bifida b) spinal fusion c) pelvimetry d) laminectomy
What is spinal fusion.
100
The "R" in RICE stands for
What is rest.
100
The disease resulting in abnormalities of connective tissues due to al defect in fibrillin. S/S: loose joints, spiderlike fingers and toes, visual problems, weakened blood vessels.
What is Marfan's syndrome.
100
Blue/black spot that appears on the skin in the sacral region. Usually disappears by age 3 or 4.
What is Mongolian spot.
200
The number of thoracic vertebrae that you have.
What is 12
200
Congenital defect in which one or more of the spinal sections do not close.
What is spina bifida
200
Separatio of the abdominal layers of the muscle can result in a_________. Can be corrected in babies with belly bands.
What is hernia.
200
Skin disorder that is visual. An autoimmune disorder. Loss of melanocytes & uneven dispersal of melanin. Skin appears in white patches.
What is vitilgo.
200
You must turn your patients every 2 hours to prevent.
What is decubitus ulcers.
300
Buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint. Men are more susceptible to. Avoid liver with this.
What is gouty arthritis.
300
Surgical removal of a portion of the vertebral lamina. Usually done to relieve pressure from a ruptured disc.
What is laminectomy
300
Blood pH of less than 7.35
What is acidosis.
300
Lack of tyrosinase which creates skin to be pink, pale hair/white, unpigmented iris of eyes.
What is albinism.
300
Inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Spreads infection to the underlying hypodermis. Common cause is bacterial infections.
What is boils/carbuncles.
400
Hereditary disorder. Cold makes this condition worse. Can treat with rest, heat, aspirin and sometime, methotrexate injections.
What is rheumatoid arthritis.
400
Measurement of the dimensions of the outlet of the pelvis. Done to deterine the ability for a normal delivery of a baby through the pelvis area.
What is pelvimetry.
400
Blood pH of greater than 7.45.
What is alkalosis.
400
A change in DNA replication can lead to a
What is mutation.
400
Itching and redness due to exposure of skin to chemicals that provoke an allergic response.
What is contact dermatitis.
500
Can leave you with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Your patient gets this when he/she is bit by a tick. Classic bull's eye rash.
What is Lyme disease.
500
The bacteria that is responsible for the soil borne disease of tetanus.
What is clostridum tetani.
500
Collection of tissue fluid, bacteria, dead and dying tissue cells, white blood cells and macrophages in an inflammed area.
What is pus.
500
Chronic condition which results in raised, reddened epidermal lesions that are covered with dry silvery scales that itch, burn, crack and sometimes bleed or become infected. Attacks are triggered by trauma, infection, hormonal changes and stress.
What is psoriasis.
500
Healing is slower than those that have been closed by sutures and will result in larger scars.
What is Healing by Second Intention.
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