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A swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissue is called:
Edema
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An inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as which condtion?
pruritus
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According to the Fitzpatrick phototype scale, which skin type almost always burns and tans minimally?
Type II (2)
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Which skin formation is permanent, but fades with time?
Scar
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A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction.
Wheal
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The study of the causes of skin diseases, disorders, or conditions is known as:
Etiology
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A skin condition or disorder influenced by weather changes is called a:
Seasonal Disease
200
Pink eye is an acute and very dangerous form of:
Conjunctivitis
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Which skin lesion is a crack or line in the skin due to environmental factors?
Fissure
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A fluid filled elevation in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis:
Vesicle
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What is the term used to identify the skin's natural aging process?
Intrinsic Aging
300
A birthmark or congenital mole is also known as:
Nevus
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Skin care procedures should be avoided when this open lesion is present on the skin:
Ulcer
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A solid mass within the skin that may be hard or soft, fixed or freely moving:
Nodule or Tumor
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What is the name of the substance that causes an allergy?
Allergen
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A health condition that is created or influenced by the employment environment is considered a(n):
Occupational disorder
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Which skin lesion contains a gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid substance inside a sac?
Cyst
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A dried crust that is the remains of an oozing sore:
Crust
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True or False: Itching is an objective symptom.
False. Objective symptoms are visible to the eye, such as papules, pustules, and redness.
500
Smoking and alcohol are the factors causing what type of aging?
Extrinsic
500
A discoloration on the skins surface.
Macule
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What is a change in structure of the skin tissue:
Lesion