chapter 18 exam questions and
answers
Fungal infection -
correct answer ✅Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot
vagina yeast infections, and tinea are examples
Scabies -
correct answer ✅Contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite
that burrows into the skin, where it lays eggs; this condition is
spread through direct contact with another infected person
Wound -
correct answer ✅A type of injury to the skin, classified as either
open or closed
Shingles -
correct answer ✅Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus
(VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox
Dermatitis -
correct answer ✅In general term that refers to an inflammation or
swelling of the skin
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chapter 18 exam questions and
answers
Stasis dermatitis -
correct answer ✅A skin condition that occurs due to buildup of
fluid under the skin, commonly affecting the lower legs and ankles
Swelling -
correct answer ✅Arthritis is a general term referring to
__________ of the joints
Autoimmune illness -
correct answer ✅Arthritis may be the result of
The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body -
correct answer ✅What happens with an autoimmune illness?
The elderly -
correct answer ✅Osteoarthritis is common in
Cold weather -
correct answer ✅Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase
with