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Contagious skin condition caused by Scabies
a tiny mite that burrows into the skin,
where it lays eggs; this condition is
spread through
direct contact with another infected
person
A type of injury to the skin, Wound
classified as either open or
closed
Skin rash caused by the varicella Shingles
zoster virus (VZV), which is the
same virus that causes
chickenpox
In general term that refers to an Dermatitis
inflammation or swelling of the skin
A skin condition that occurs due to Stasis dermatitis
buildup of fluid under the skin,
commonly affecting the lower
legs and ankles
Arthritis is a general term referring to Swelling
_____of the joints
Arthritis may be the result of Autoimmune illness
What happens with an autoimmune The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
illness?
Osteoarthritis is common in The elderly
Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis Cold weather
may increase with
Rheumatoid arthritis affects Smaller
the___________ joints first
Arthritis is generally treated with Anti-inflammatory medications
Causes bones to become brittle and Osteoporosis
break easily
Osteoporosis is more After
common in women
, _________menopause
What can help prevent osteoporosis Exercise and extra calcium
When caring for a resident who has Elevated
a cast a nursing assistant should the
extremity
that is in the cast to stop swelling
The cast should be kept__and clean at Dry
all times
A bone must be____to allow the Immobilized
fusion
of fractured parts
Fractured or broken bones and are Osteoporosis
often caused by
Signs and symptoms of a fracture Swelling at the site
include
A wet cast can be placed on a_so Pillow
that its shape is not altered as it dries
When can a resident insert Never
something into the cast?
A fracture that penetrates the Open fracture
skin and Carries high risk of
infection is called