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12 Cards in this Set
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Hematoma |
damage to a blood vessel where blood collects under the skin |
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Stasis Dermatitis |
Fluid buildup under the skin affecting lower legs and ankles |
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Atopic dermatitis |
(Eczema)Occurs with allergies; physical and mental stressors are causes; may be hereditary |
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Paraplegia |
Paralysis of the legs |
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Quadriplegia |
Paralysis from neck down |
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Scabies |
Skin irritation caused by tiny mites that burrow and lay eggs under the skin; can spread quickly in LTCs
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Signs/symptoms on scabies |
Intense itching Rash-like burrow tracks |
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Shingles(herpes zoster) |
Non contagious; caused by varicella-zoster virus(VZV) |
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Signs and symptoms of Shingles |
Pain Tingling Itching Rash |
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What happens to a person with autoimmune disease |
The immune system attacks normal tissues |
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Rheumatoid arthritis affects tho _____ joints first |
Smaller |
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When standing, pivoting, and sitting which side should residents with an involved side lead with |
Stronger side |
