BSMCON NUR 2102 - Final Cumulative EXAM
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Melanoma Risk Factors Too much exposure to UV radiation
Moles
Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair
Positive family history of melanoma
History of immunosuppressive treatment
Older age
Male gender
Past history of melanoma
Screening Recommendations for Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and
Melanoma yearly for over 40
Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20
Appendages of the Skin Hair, nails and glands (eccrine, apocrine,
sebaceuos)
Eccrine Glands Most numerous sweat glands on the body. In
greatest number on palms, soles and forehead.
, Apocrine Glands Found only in the axillae, nipples, areolae,
anogenital area, eyelids, and external ears. Activity
associated with puberty and body odor.
Sebaceous Glands Secrete sebum which keeps the skin and hair
lubricated. Greatest distribution on face and scalp.
Abnormal Nail Findings Edema & erythema, Koilonchia, Leukonychia,
Clubbing, Beau's Lines, Pitting, Onycholysis
Koilonychia Spoon Nail: thin, depressed nail with the lateral
edges turned upward. Associated with anemia
Leukonychia White spots on the nail plates. Caused by minor
trauma or manipulation of the cuticle
Clubbing The angle of the nail base exceeds 180 degrees.
Associated with chronic respiratory or
cardiovascular disease.
Beau's Lines A groove or transverse depression running across
the nail. Result from trauma. Looks similar to the
chipping of nail polish from the base of the nail
toward the tip.
Pitting Associated with psoriasis. Looks like "golf-ball"
nails
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Terms in this set (893)
Melanoma Risk Factors Too much exposure to UV radiation
Moles
Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair
Positive family history of melanoma
History of immunosuppressive treatment
Older age
Male gender
Past history of melanoma
Screening Recommendations for Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and
Melanoma yearly for over 40
Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20
Appendages of the Skin Hair, nails and glands (eccrine, apocrine,
sebaceuos)
Eccrine Glands Most numerous sweat glands on the body. In
greatest number on palms, soles and forehead.
, Apocrine Glands Found only in the axillae, nipples, areolae,
anogenital area, eyelids, and external ears. Activity
associated with puberty and body odor.
Sebaceous Glands Secrete sebum which keeps the skin and hair
lubricated. Greatest distribution on face and scalp.
Abnormal Nail Findings Edema & erythema, Koilonchia, Leukonychia,
Clubbing, Beau's Lines, Pitting, Onycholysis
Koilonychia Spoon Nail: thin, depressed nail with the lateral
edges turned upward. Associated with anemia
Leukonychia White spots on the nail plates. Caused by minor
trauma or manipulation of the cuticle
Clubbing The angle of the nail base exceeds 180 degrees.
Associated with chronic respiratory or
cardiovascular disease.
Beau's Lines A groove or transverse depression running across
the nail. Result from trauma. Looks similar to the
chipping of nail polish from the base of the nail
toward the tip.
Pitting Associated with psoriasis. Looks like "golf-ball"
nails
