Patho Chapter 6 & 7

Acute Skin

100

What is another name for tinea pedis

Athletes Foot

200

Type of rash that appears as wheals from an allergic reaction

Urticaria (Hives)

300

Extremely painful vesicles that form in a linear aspect along a nerve

Herpes Zoster or Shingles

400

What is the key symptom that could indicate that cellulitis is spreading and becoming worse potentially leading to a systemic infection

Streaking

500

Explain the difference between the stages of Decubitus Ulcer

Stage 1: non blanchable and skin intact

Stage 2: superficial layer affected, may have blister

Stage 3: full thickness

Stage 4: full thickness with bone and muscle involvement

Chronic Skin Conditions

100

What part of the body is affected by Rosacea

Face, Cheeks and nose:  where a person blushes or becomes flushed

200

Presents with thick flaky, red patches covered with white, silvery scales

Psoriasis

300

Most common location for Seborrheic Dermatitis to appear

Scalp "cradle cap"

400

What is an hemangioma?

Birthmark:  Due to abnormal pigmentation during gestation

500

What skin condition also causes problems with vision such as hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism?

Albinism

Diagnosis &Treatment

100

Type of cream or lotion used to treat dermatitis

Cortisone or Steroid Cream

200

Testing that is completed to diagnose injury to tendons and ligaments

MRI

300

What is the treatment used for a Furuncle or Boil?

I&D  Incision and Drain (warm compress and antibiotics can also help)

400

Surgical procedure due to severe peripheral vascular disease, necrosis or severe trauma

amputation

500

What does the ABCDE stand for when assessing for cancerous lesions?

A Asymmetry

B Border

C Color

D Diameter

E Evolution

Injuries

100

What is the difference between a sprain and strain?

Sprain is due to injury of ligament usually caused by twisting

Strain is due to injury of tendon or muscle from overuse or misuse

200

Semi-lunar cartilage that is commonly injured from twisting motion

Meniscus

300

Injury to this limits the abduction motion to the shoulder

Rotator Cuff

400

These assessment findings are present in someone with a fractured hip

Shortened and rotated outward

500

What condition can happen due to increased swelling after fracture.  Causing ischemia or infarction to distal extremity?

Compartment Syndrome

Musculoskeletal Conditions

100

What is the function of a tendons insertion point?

Moves the bone that it is connected to when that muscle is contracted

200

What is kyphosis?

Outward curvature of the thoracic spine 

300

Caused from increased uric acid and most commonly affects great toe

Gout

400

Condition that presents with bullseye like rash and arthritic symptoms

Lyme disease:  bacteria is passed from tick

500

Condition caused by Vitamin D deficiency and leads to soft and fragile bones

Ricketts or Osteomalacia