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Published	06/14/2024	3 layers of the skin
Published	06/14/2024	Outer layer of the skin is called what
Published	06/14/2024	Dermis layer consists of what
Published	06/14/2024	Two types of sweat glands
Published	06/14/2024	Innermost layer of skin
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Melanin}} protects skin from harmful UV rays
Published	06/14/2024	Suspicious lesions can be examined using the {{c1::A to G rule}}
Published	06/14/2024	A in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	B in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	C  in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	D  in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	E   in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	F  in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	G  in A to G lesion rule
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::The nail plate}} is clear with fine longitudinal ridges
Published	06/14/2024	Nails take the pink color from underlying nail bed of {{c1::highly vascular epithelial cells}}
Published	06/14/2024	The {{c1::lunula}} is the white opaque area at proximal end of nail
Published	06/14/2024	The {{c1::cuticle}} works like a gasket to cover and protect the nail matrix
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.7071:top=.2921:width=.0667:height=.0751:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.7119:top=.8126:width=.0681:height=.078…
Published	06/14/2024	Capillary refill normal occurs in what amount of time
Published	06/14/2024	The normal angle of the nail should be what?
Published	06/14/2024	Nail condition with S & S of spongy nail base, and angle greater than 160 degrees
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Hairs}} are threads of keratin
Published	06/14/2024	The hair should be inspected for {{c1::color, texture, distribution and lesions}}
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Senile purpura}} is discoloration due to increasing capillary fragility
Published	06/14/2024	Senile lentigines are also known as {{c1::liver spots}}
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Senile lentigines}} are clusters of melanocytes seen after sun exposure
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Línea nigra}} is increased pigmentation midline of abdomen in pregnant woman
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Chloasma}} is discoloration on face of pregnant woman
Published	06/14/2024	Stretch marks in pregnancy are medically known as {{c1::striae gravidarum}}
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Freckles}} are small flat macule melanin pigment on sun exposed skin
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Mobility}} is the ease with which the skin lifts
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Turgor}} is the speed with which skin returns into place
Published	06/14/2024	Poor {{c1::turgor}} of the skin occurs in severe dehydration
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Edema}} is excess fluid in interstitial spaces
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Annular or circular}} lesions begin in center and spread to periphery
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Confluent}} lesions run together
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Discrete}} lesions are individual lesions that remain separate like skin tags or acne
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Grouped}} lesions are clusters such as contact dermatitis
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Zosteriform}} lesions are in a linear arrangement on a unilateral nerve route
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Macules}} are solely a color change lesion of <1cm
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Patches}} are macules that are >1cm
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::papule}} is a lesion you can feel, <1cm
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Papules}} coalesce to form surface elevation wider than 1cm
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::wheal}} is a superficial, raised and erythematous lesion
Published	06/14/2024	Wheals occur as a result of {{c1::edema}}
Published	06/14/2024	Wheals coalesce and form {{c1::urticaria/hives}}
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::vesicle}} is a elevated cavity in skin up to 1 cm with fluid inside
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::bulla}} is larger than 1 cm, thin walled and ruptures easily
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::cyst}} is an encapsulated fluid filled cavity, tensely elevating skin
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::pustule}} is turbid fluid in the skin cavity, circle and elevated
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::nodule}} is solid, elevated, hard OR soft and bigger than 1 cm; might be deep into dermis
Published	06/14/2024	Thickened and dried out exudate after vesicles or pustules burst or dry is called the {{c1::crust}}
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Scales}} are desiccated flakes of skin
Published	06/14/2024	The texture and color of scales may be {{c1::dry or greasy}} and {{c2::silvery or white}}
Published	06/14/2024	Psoriasis is an example of a {{c1::scale}}
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::fissure}} is a linear crack in skin; extends into the dermis
Published	06/14/2024	{{c1::Cheilosis}} at corners of the mouth is an example of a fissure
Published	06/14/2024	An {{c1::ulcer}} is a deeper depression with an irregular shape
Published	06/14/2024	Prolonged and intense scratching thickens the skin and leads to {{c1::lichenification}}
Published	06/14/2024	Tightly packed sets of papules that look like moss is an example of {{c1::lichenification}}
Published	06/14/2024	The repaired skin lesion which was replaced with connective tissue is called a {{c1::scar}}
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::keloid}} is a scar that grows beyond the normal boundaries of the wound
Published	06/14/2024	A {{c1::pressure ulcer}} will appear on the skin over a bony prominence when circulation is impaired
Published	06/14/2024	A red unbroken pressure ulcer with intact skin is in Stage {{c1::One}}
Published	06/14/2024	Stage 2 pressure ulcers have what level of skin erosion
Published	06/14/2024	Stage 3 pressure ulcers extend how far
Published	06/14/2024	What is the thickness of a stage 3 pressure ulcer
Published	06/14/2024	A stage 4 pressure ulcer extends to what level
Published	06/14/2024	Duration of Rebound on 1+ pitting edema
Published	06/14/2024	Duration of Rebound on 2+ pitting edema
Published	06/14/2024	Duration of Rebound on 3+ pitting edema
Published	06/14/2024	Duration of Rebound on 4+ pitting edema
Published	06/14/2024	Condition where serum proteins accumulate in interstitial space with water and coagulate
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