Indiana QMA Lesson 17-18 Questions and
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1. Burn: Injury to the skin by strong chemicals, electricity, high temperatures or radiation.
2. Cataract: the lens or capsule of the eye loses its transparency or translucency causing partial or
total blindness
3. Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the
eyelid and exposed surface of the eyeball (pinkeye)
4. Decubitus Ulcer: a persistent reddened area or an open wound; caused continuous
pressure on bony prominences; also called a pressure sore or bedsore.
5. Dermatitis: inflammation of the skin
6. Eczema: a noncontagious inflammation of the skin, marked by redness, itching and the outbreak of
lesions that discharge fluid and become encrusted and scaly
7. Glaucoma: a disease of the eye characterized by high intraocular pressure, damaged optic disk,
hardening of the eyeball and partial or complete loss of vision
8. Pediculosis: a contagious infestation of the hair, body and pubic area caused by lice
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, 9. Psoriasis: a chronic, non contagious disease characterized by inflammation, reddened lesions and
white scaly patches
10. Scabies: a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under the skin,
characterized by tiny thread like blisters that itch. Spread by direct contact
11. Sensory System: Receives outside sensations and relates these sensations to the proper
nerves
12. Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder (UTI)
13. Edema: Swelling caused by large amounts of fluid on the tissue
14. Urinary incontinence: inability to control urination
15. Pyelonephritis: inflammation of both the kidney and lining of the renal pelvis
16. Urinary retention: inability to empty bladder
17. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): cystitis
18. debridement: removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
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Answers
1. Burn: Injury to the skin by strong chemicals, electricity, high temperatures or radiation.
2. Cataract: the lens or capsule of the eye loses its transparency or translucency causing partial or
total blindness
3. Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the
eyelid and exposed surface of the eyeball (pinkeye)
4. Decubitus Ulcer: a persistent reddened area or an open wound; caused continuous
pressure on bony prominences; also called a pressure sore or bedsore.
5. Dermatitis: inflammation of the skin
6. Eczema: a noncontagious inflammation of the skin, marked by redness, itching and the outbreak of
lesions that discharge fluid and become encrusted and scaly
7. Glaucoma: a disease of the eye characterized by high intraocular pressure, damaged optic disk,
hardening of the eyeball and partial or complete loss of vision
8. Pediculosis: a contagious infestation of the hair, body and pubic area caused by lice
1/
10
, 9. Psoriasis: a chronic, non contagious disease characterized by inflammation, reddened lesions and
white scaly patches
10. Scabies: a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under the skin,
characterized by tiny thread like blisters that itch. Spread by direct contact
11. Sensory System: Receives outside sensations and relates these sensations to the proper
nerves
12. Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder (UTI)
13. Edema: Swelling caused by large amounts of fluid on the tissue
14. Urinary incontinence: inability to control urination
15. Pyelonephritis: inflammation of both the kidney and lining of the renal pelvis
16. Urinary retention: inability to empty bladder
17. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): cystitis
18. debridement: removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
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10
