Skin Cancer
This most common type of skin cancer often appears as a pearly or waxy bump on sun-exposed areas.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
The primary intracellular cation, essential for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
What is potassium (K+)?
The normal pH range of arterial blood.
What is 7.35−7.45?
To be diagnosed with GAD, these symptoms must be present for at least this many months.
What are six months?
A malignant skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes, often characterized by the ABCDEs.
What is melanoma?
These precautions are used for all patients, regardless of suspected infection status, and include hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
What are Standard Precautions?
A condition characterized by excessive fluid in the interstitial space, leading to swelling.
What is edema?
An acid-base imbalance characterized by a pH greater than 7.45 and a bicarbonate level greater than 26 mEq/L.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
A class of medications, such as SSRIs, often prescribed as a first-line treatment for GAD.
What are antidepressants (or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)?
This type of skin cancer can present as a firm, red nodule or a scaly patch, often found on areas with chronic sun exposure.
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
Wearing a gown, gloves, and a mask when entering the room of a patient with an airborne infection like tuberculosis.
What is using airborne precautions?
The most abundant extracellular anion, critical for maintaining osmotic pressure and acid-base balance.
What is chloride (Cl−)?
Kussmaul respirations, a deep and rapid breathing pattern, are a compensatory mechanism for this acid-base imbalance.
What is metabolic acidosis?
The defining characteristic of a phobia.
What is an irrational and intense fear of a specific object or situation?
Regular self-skin exams and annual professional skin checks are early prevention for this deadly skin cancer.
What is melanoma prevention?
The process of removing all visible soil and organic material from an object before disinfection or sterilization.
What is cleaning?
Clinical manifestations of this imbalance include muscle weakness, fatigue, constipation, and flattened T waves on an ECG.
What is hypokalemia?
This acid-base disorder is identified by a pH less than 7.35 and a PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg.
What is respiratory acidosis?
While beneficial, relying solely on these fast-acting medications for panic attacks can lead to dependence.
What are benzodiazepines?
Besides sun exposure, this is another significant risk factor for all types of skin cancer, especially in individuals with a fair complexion.
What is a family history of skin cancer or genetic predisposition?
A healthcare-associated infection (HAI) often caused by an antibiotic-resistant bacterium, leading to severe diarrhea.
What is Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
This fluid and electrolyte imbalance is characterized by a serum sodium level above 145 mEq/L, often due to inadequate fluid intake or excessive water loss.
What is hypernatremia?
Anxiety, hyperventilation, and lightheadedness can lead to this acid-base imbalance due to excessive carbon dioxide exhalation.
What is respiratory alkalosis?
This therapy for OCD involves intentionally exposing oneself to obsessive thoughts and refraining from performing compulsive rituals.
What is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?