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What is a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
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Skin is unbroken but appears red; no blanching when pressed.
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What is a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
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Skin is broken, and ther is supficial skin loss involving the epidermis alone or also the dermis. the lesion resembles a vesicle, erosion or blister.
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What is a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
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Pressure area involves epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The ulcer resembles a crater. Hidden areas of damage may extend through the subcutaneous tissue beyond the borders of the external lesion but not through underlying fascia.
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What is a stage 4 pressure ulcer?
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Pressure area involves epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, bone and other support tissue. The ulcer resembles a massive crater with hidden areas of damage in adjacent tissue.
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What are some common skin variations?
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Freckles, vitiligo, striae, seborrheic keratosis, scar, mole and cutaneous tags.
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What are some indications that a mole may be cancerous?
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It has change in appearance or bleeds.
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Generalized hair loss is seen in what illnesses?
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Hypothyroidism and in clients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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What ethnic group is more at risk for skin cancer? What ethnic group is less at risk for skin cancer?
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Australians and Asians, respectively. Generally, the darker the skin, the less chance of skin cancer.
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Which ethnic groups have the strongest body odor?
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Caucasians and African Americans.
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How often should you perform a skin self-exam?
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Once a month.
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What gives skin a yellow cast?
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Carotene
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What is pallor?
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Loss of color due to arterila insufficiency, decreased blood supply and anemia.
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What is cyanosis?
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It makes white skin appear blue-tinged, especially in the perioral, nailbed and conjunctival areas. Dark skin appears ble, dull and lifeless in the same areas.
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Where are the first signs of cyanosis noticed?
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Sclera
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What is central cyanosis?
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Central cyanosis results from cardiopulmonary problem.
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What is peripheral cyanosis?
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Peripheral cyanosis results from a local problem resulting from vasoconstriction.
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What is jaundice?
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Light and dark-skinned people is characterized by yellow skin tones, from pale to pumpkin, particularly in the sclera, oral mucosa, palms and soles.
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What is acanthosis nigricans
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Roughening and darkening of skin in localized areas, especially the posterior neck.
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What are Mongolian spots?
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Bluish, bruiselike markings on the lower back, buttocks or the upper back, arms , thighs or abdomen.
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Which ethnic groups have Mongolian spots, and are they contagious?
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Most blacks, Asians, Native Americans and some whites.
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