Chapter 22
Which layer of skin is mostly adipose tissue?
Subcutaneous layer, or hypodermis
Sweat glands are found in the?
Dermis
The patient sits at the edge of the examining table without back support
Sitting
________ is the specialty that addresses disorders and diseases of the immune system
Allergy
Visual exam of the patient's entire body and overall appearance
Inspection
In which layer of skin are keratinocytes located?
Epidermis
___is considered a good indicator of overall health?
Skin
The patient lies flat on the back with the hands to the side or on the abdomen
Supine
Which specialist would do a whole-body skin examination?
Dermatologist
_____is a forecast of the probable course and outcome of the disorder and the prospects of recovery.
prognosis
A pigment that absorbs UV radiation from sunlight, located in the epidermis.
Melanin
Produce a watery type of sweat and are activated primarily by heat.
Eccrine sweat glands
The patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed
Sims
Patients with thyroid imbalances, diabetes, or menopause frequently go to?
Endocrinologists
___ Involves touching the patient to assess texture, temperature, and shape?
Palpation
The ABCDE rule lists signs and symptoms of?
Malignant melanoma
____is so highly contagious that it is wise to treat the entire family if one member is infected.
Scabies
The patient lies on the back with the head of the examination table elevated.
Fowler's position
A patient has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and will most likely see a specialist in?
Neurology
Which examination method is used by the medical provider to determine whether the lungs contain air or fluid?
Percussion
The most common skin cancer is?
basal cell carcinoma
Most likely an inherited autoimmune disorder with characteristics of itchy, silvery, scaly lesions?
psoriasis
An alternative to the lithotomy position for a patient who has severe arthritis or joint deformity?
dorsal recumbent
The type of medication used to treat cancer is?
Chemotherapy
Which examination method do practitioners use to determine the range of motion of a joint?
Manipulation