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chronic, genetic, thickening of the epidermis, T-cell autoimmune.
silver white scales, covering red, circumsized, thickened plaques
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what is psoriasis ulcers and what are
1 what is clubbing and what causes it? 2
the characteristics of it?
what causes pressure ulcers and
3 what is erythema? 4
what is staging?
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, what is clubbing and what causes it? caused by chronic hypoxia. the tips of the fingers
and the nails curve around the finger tips.
What are the warning signs of A-one half is unlike the other
melanoma? B- uneven borders
C-multple colors
D-diameter larger than 1/4 of an inch
E-evolving, changes in color, shape, size
what is the difference in basal cells basal cell- most common form, rarely metastasizes,
vs. squamous cell carcinoma? least likely, easily removable
squamous cell-more aggressive; red, crusty, scaly;
can potentially metastasize,
risk factors for skin cancer? history of sunburns;
fair skin;
uv radiation from tanning beds;
red, blonde and blue, green eyes;
having 50-100 moles;
unusual or irregular looking moles;
positive family history;
immunosuppression;
previous melanoma or another skin cancer;
age 50 or older
what causes pressure ulcers and increased pressure of a bony prominences causes
what is staging? diminished blood flow.
staging is based upon the level of damage.
Staging of Pressure Ulcers stage 1: unbalanceable, no open skin
stage 2:skin broken to epidermis or dermis
stage 3: extends to subcutaneous layer.
stage 4: ulcer extends to muscle or bone
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Practice questions for this set
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chronic, genetic, thickening of the epidermis, T-cell autoimmune.
silver white scales, covering red, circumsized, thickened plaques
Choose an answer
what is psoriasis ulcers and what are
1 what is clubbing and what causes it? 2
the characteristics of it?
what causes pressure ulcers and
3 what is erythema? 4
what is staging?
Don't know?
Terms in this set (86)
, what is clubbing and what causes it? caused by chronic hypoxia. the tips of the fingers
and the nails curve around the finger tips.
What are the warning signs of A-one half is unlike the other
melanoma? B- uneven borders
C-multple colors
D-diameter larger than 1/4 of an inch
E-evolving, changes in color, shape, size
what is the difference in basal cells basal cell- most common form, rarely metastasizes,
vs. squamous cell carcinoma? least likely, easily removable
squamous cell-more aggressive; red, crusty, scaly;
can potentially metastasize,
risk factors for skin cancer? history of sunburns;
fair skin;
uv radiation from tanning beds;
red, blonde and blue, green eyes;
having 50-100 moles;
unusual or irregular looking moles;
positive family history;
immunosuppression;
previous melanoma or another skin cancer;
age 50 or older
what causes pressure ulcers and increased pressure of a bony prominences causes
what is staging? diminished blood flow.
staging is based upon the level of damage.
Staging of Pressure Ulcers stage 1: unbalanceable, no open skin
stage 2:skin broken to epidermis or dermis
stage 3: extends to subcutaneous layer.
stage 4: ulcer extends to muscle or bone
