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20 Cards in this Set
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Rosacea |
A vascular condition affecting the nose and cheeks |
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Respirator |
Machine that breathes for a patient |
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Decubitus Ulcer |
A bed sore |
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Restraints |
Protective devices that limits or restricts movement |
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Macule |
A discolored area on the skin |
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Goiter |
Chronic condition characterized by an enlarged thyloid gland, usually caused by a deficiency in iodine. |
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Prothesis |
A prosthetic |
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Melanoma |
Cancerous and invasive, caused by extended exposure to the sun. |
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Papule |
A small elevated area of the skin from surrounding tissue |
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Hernia |
A lump of an organ or tissue through the wall of tissue that normally contains it. It's common in the abdomen. |
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Pus |
A collection of white blood cells, liquefied tissue and cell debris. |
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Cyst |
A closed sac of gas or fluid or both, needs to be surgically removed |
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Psoriasis |
An inherited autoimmune disease of the skin. |
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Fetal alcohol syndrome |
A condition from achohol consumption during pregnancy making the baby malformed, cranio-facial, and mental retardation in the body. |
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Gingivitis |
Bacterial Infection of the gums |
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Impetigo |
A highly contagious skin infection usually caused by staff or strep. |
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Vesicle |
A blister |
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Avulsion |
A wound that occurs when tissue is seperated from the body |
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Cyanosis |
Bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and lips due lack of oxygen in the blood |
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Gastrostomy |
Surgical opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach; used for inserting a feeding tube. |