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Pendulum stretch, towel stretch, armpit stretch, finger-walk, and cross body reach are 5
stretches that can help with - ANSWER-Frozen shoulder
Which type of carcinoma appears as a growth or sore that will not heal and is waxy,
smooth, pale, flat or lumpy - ANSWER-Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma is commonly found on the face, scalp, lips, ears and backs of
hands - ANSWER-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma is the least malignant and most common? - ANSWER-Basal
Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma appears as shiny, dome shaped lesions that later develop a
central ulcer with a pearly beaded edge. - ANSWER-Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma most often occurs in sun-exposed areas of the face? - ANSWER-
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma consists of lesions that are characterized by scaly, reddened papules
(small, rounded elevations), and most commonly appears on the scalp, ears, lips and
dorsal surface of hands - ANSWER-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma is the least common but the most deadly? - ANSWER-Malignant
Melanoma
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by
bruising. - ANSWER-ecchymosis
A rash of large purple spots due to small blood vessels leaking blood into the skin,
joints, intestines, or organs. - ANSWER-Purpura
Pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. - ANSWER-
Petechiae
Which carcinoma is cancer of the melanocytes and is usually caused by too much sun
exposure? - ANSWER-Malignant Melanoma
,A painful, pus-filled boil under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles. -
ANSWER-Furuncle
A cluster of boils - ANSWER-Carbuncle
Rash that starts on the forehead and spreads downward throughout the body, is itchy
and made up of splotchy patches of red or reddish brown tiny bumps. Usually no
blisters are present. - ANSWER-Measles (Rubeola)
Low-grade fever, headache, mild pink eye, general discomfort, swollen and enlarged
lymph nodes, cough, runny nose and then rash that first appears on the face and then
spreads to the rest of the body - ANSWER-Rubella (German Measles)
Rash beginning first at the head, then spreads to the trunk, then to the arms and legs.
Lessions are 1-4mm in diameter and have blister like appearance. Blisters are itchy and
filled with clear fluid. The area around the base of the blister is usually reddened. -
ANSWER-Chicken Pox Rash (Varicella Zoster)
Blister like rash beginning first at the head, then spreads to the trunk, then to the arms
and legs. Other symptoms include pruritis (itching), fatigue, and fever up to 102 for 2-3
days. Usually no scarring remains after rash resolves. - ANSWER-Chicken Pox
(Varicella Zoster)
Lesion outbreak is usually unilateral (one sided). Most common areas of outbreak are
on the face or trunk. Often 2-4 days before the rash there can be pain, tingling and
prickling in the area. The pain may continue while rash is present. Rash has blistering
lesions with reddened inflamed area underneath. Blisters usually scab over within 7-10
days and without any scarring. - ANSWER-Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Rash which has blistering lesions with reddened inflamed area underneath. Pain,
tingling and prickling before and with rash. Unilateral on the face or trunk and usually
involving only one dermatome level. - ANSWER-Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
First symptoms are fever lasting 2-4 days, then cough and runny nose, then Koplick
spots 1-2 days before body rash. Rash begins on the forehead then spreads down the
face, to the neck, to the trunk, to the arms, to the legs, and lastly to the feet. Rash lasts
5-6 days. - ANSWER-Measles (Rubeola)
Bluish white spots that form in the mucosa of the mouth. These are seen in which
disease? - ANSWER-Koplik spots
Measles (Rubeola)
Which virus contains blisters that are filled with thick, cloudy, pus-like fluid and have a
depression (dimple) in the middle. These blisters are also hard to the touch and round. -
ANSWER-Small Pox (Variola) rash
, When is someone with smallpox no longer contagious? - ANSWER-Once all of the
scabs have fallen off
First symptoms are a fever (101-104), headache, fatigue, body aches for 2-4 days.
Then a rash begins which first starts as small red spots in the mouth and tongue. This
rash then spreads into the throat, onto the face, then the extremities, then the trunk and
becomes widespread within 24 hours. The rash then becomes blistered in 3-4 days
forming a depression in the center. After 3 weeks the blisters will crust, scab and fall off.
- ANSWER-Small Pox (Variola)
Red bumps which appear on the skin and release a yellowish pus-like secretion. This
secretion will often dry and create a crust that sticks to the skin. Rash lasts 2-3 weeks
and commonly occurs around the nose, mouth, hands or arms. - ANSWER-Impetigo
A rash that begins as a reddened area then expands outward from the initial area giving
a bull's eye appearance. Rash may be inflammed and warm to the tough but usually not
itchy. - ANSWER-Erythema Migrans rash-Lyme's Disease
Reddened, flaky, itchy sometimes painful rash of the feet located between the toes,
bottom or sides of feet - ANSWER-Athletes foot (Tinea Pedis)
Rash that appears as red patches of skin covered with dry silvery scales. The skin
easily become cracked and bleed. The area may itch or be tender and painful. The rash
may come and go and be triggered by weather, stress, alcohol intake, smoking, trauma
to skin or medications. - ANSWER-Psoriasis
Rash that appears on sun exposed areas. Rash can be scaly, red and cause the skin to
thicken. Rash is usually not painful or itchy. Patient also presents with a malar rash that
is photosensitive. - ANSWER-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
____________ is a butterfly shaped rash that appears over the cheeks and the bridge
of the nose. Which disease is this seen in? - ANSWER-Malar flushSystemic Lupus
Erythematosus (SLE)
A patchy looking rash often found on the hands, feet, elbow crease, knee crease
(posterior), ankles, wrist, face, neck, or upper chest. Skin can get dry, scaly and
cracked. Rash can be itchy. Symptoms can come and go and be worsened by dry skin,
stress, temperature changes, soaps/detergents, foods, fabrics, cigarrette smoke. -
ANSWER-Eczema (Atopic dermatitis)
Rash that may be red to a brownish gray color. Can be itchy. Small raised bumps may
be present and these bumps may leak exudate (which can cause the skin to crust). Skin
can also get dry, scaly, and cracked. - ANSWER-Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Raised, palpable, red, itchy bumps called welts, have a clearly defined border, turn
white if pressed. Welts can appear pale or skin colored and surrounded by a red border.
Accurate Solutions
Pendulum stretch, towel stretch, armpit stretch, finger-walk, and cross body reach are 5
stretches that can help with - ANSWER-Frozen shoulder
Which type of carcinoma appears as a growth or sore that will not heal and is waxy,
smooth, pale, flat or lumpy - ANSWER-Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma is commonly found on the face, scalp, lips, ears and backs of
hands - ANSWER-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma is the least malignant and most common? - ANSWER-Basal
Cell Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma appears as shiny, dome shaped lesions that later develop a
central ulcer with a pearly beaded edge. - ANSWER-Basal Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma most often occurs in sun-exposed areas of the face? - ANSWER-
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma consists of lesions that are characterized by scaly, reddened papules
(small, rounded elevations), and most commonly appears on the scalp, ears, lips and
dorsal surface of hands - ANSWER-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Which carcinoma is the least common but the most deadly? - ANSWER-Malignant
Melanoma
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by
bruising. - ANSWER-ecchymosis
A rash of large purple spots due to small blood vessels leaking blood into the skin,
joints, intestines, or organs. - ANSWER-Purpura
Pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. - ANSWER-
Petechiae
Which carcinoma is cancer of the melanocytes and is usually caused by too much sun
exposure? - ANSWER-Malignant Melanoma
,A painful, pus-filled boil under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles. -
ANSWER-Furuncle
A cluster of boils - ANSWER-Carbuncle
Rash that starts on the forehead and spreads downward throughout the body, is itchy
and made up of splotchy patches of red or reddish brown tiny bumps. Usually no
blisters are present. - ANSWER-Measles (Rubeola)
Low-grade fever, headache, mild pink eye, general discomfort, swollen and enlarged
lymph nodes, cough, runny nose and then rash that first appears on the face and then
spreads to the rest of the body - ANSWER-Rubella (German Measles)
Rash beginning first at the head, then spreads to the trunk, then to the arms and legs.
Lessions are 1-4mm in diameter and have blister like appearance. Blisters are itchy and
filled with clear fluid. The area around the base of the blister is usually reddened. -
ANSWER-Chicken Pox Rash (Varicella Zoster)
Blister like rash beginning first at the head, then spreads to the trunk, then to the arms
and legs. Other symptoms include pruritis (itching), fatigue, and fever up to 102 for 2-3
days. Usually no scarring remains after rash resolves. - ANSWER-Chicken Pox
(Varicella Zoster)
Lesion outbreak is usually unilateral (one sided). Most common areas of outbreak are
on the face or trunk. Often 2-4 days before the rash there can be pain, tingling and
prickling in the area. The pain may continue while rash is present. Rash has blistering
lesions with reddened inflamed area underneath. Blisters usually scab over within 7-10
days and without any scarring. - ANSWER-Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Rash which has blistering lesions with reddened inflamed area underneath. Pain,
tingling and prickling before and with rash. Unilateral on the face or trunk and usually
involving only one dermatome level. - ANSWER-Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
First symptoms are fever lasting 2-4 days, then cough and runny nose, then Koplick
spots 1-2 days before body rash. Rash begins on the forehead then spreads down the
face, to the neck, to the trunk, to the arms, to the legs, and lastly to the feet. Rash lasts
5-6 days. - ANSWER-Measles (Rubeola)
Bluish white spots that form in the mucosa of the mouth. These are seen in which
disease? - ANSWER-Koplik spots
Measles (Rubeola)
Which virus contains blisters that are filled with thick, cloudy, pus-like fluid and have a
depression (dimple) in the middle. These blisters are also hard to the touch and round. -
ANSWER-Small Pox (Variola) rash
, When is someone with smallpox no longer contagious? - ANSWER-Once all of the
scabs have fallen off
First symptoms are a fever (101-104), headache, fatigue, body aches for 2-4 days.
Then a rash begins which first starts as small red spots in the mouth and tongue. This
rash then spreads into the throat, onto the face, then the extremities, then the trunk and
becomes widespread within 24 hours. The rash then becomes blistered in 3-4 days
forming a depression in the center. After 3 weeks the blisters will crust, scab and fall off.
- ANSWER-Small Pox (Variola)
Red bumps which appear on the skin and release a yellowish pus-like secretion. This
secretion will often dry and create a crust that sticks to the skin. Rash lasts 2-3 weeks
and commonly occurs around the nose, mouth, hands or arms. - ANSWER-Impetigo
A rash that begins as a reddened area then expands outward from the initial area giving
a bull's eye appearance. Rash may be inflammed and warm to the tough but usually not
itchy. - ANSWER-Erythema Migrans rash-Lyme's Disease
Reddened, flaky, itchy sometimes painful rash of the feet located between the toes,
bottom or sides of feet - ANSWER-Athletes foot (Tinea Pedis)
Rash that appears as red patches of skin covered with dry silvery scales. The skin
easily become cracked and bleed. The area may itch or be tender and painful. The rash
may come and go and be triggered by weather, stress, alcohol intake, smoking, trauma
to skin or medications. - ANSWER-Psoriasis
Rash that appears on sun exposed areas. Rash can be scaly, red and cause the skin to
thicken. Rash is usually not painful or itchy. Patient also presents with a malar rash that
is photosensitive. - ANSWER-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
____________ is a butterfly shaped rash that appears over the cheeks and the bridge
of the nose. Which disease is this seen in? - ANSWER-Malar flushSystemic Lupus
Erythematosus (SLE)
A patchy looking rash often found on the hands, feet, elbow crease, knee crease
(posterior), ankles, wrist, face, neck, or upper chest. Skin can get dry, scaly and
cracked. Rash can be itchy. Symptoms can come and go and be worsened by dry skin,
stress, temperature changes, soaps/detergents, foods, fabrics, cigarrette smoke. -
ANSWER-Eczema (Atopic dermatitis)
Rash that may be red to a brownish gray color. Can be itchy. Small raised bumps may
be present and these bumps may leak exudate (which can cause the skin to crust). Skin
can also get dry, scaly, and cracked. - ANSWER-Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Raised, palpable, red, itchy bumps called welts, have a clearly defined border, turn
white if pressed. Welts can appear pale or skin colored and surrounded by a red border.
