Question

1. what is a chronic skin condition causing red patches with dry, thick, silvery scales?

∘ verruca
∘ petechia
∘ psoriasis
∘ parotitis

1. laceration literally means:

∘ the process of tearing
∘ the process of bleeding
∘ the process of swelling
∘ the process of opening

Explanation:

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• Verruca is a wart, not matching the described skin condition.
• Petechia are small red spots from bleeding under the skin, not scaly patches.
• Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition with red patches and dry, thick, silvery scales.
• Parotitis is inflammation of the parotid gland, not a skin condition.

The term "laceration" comes from the Latin "lacerare" which means to tear. So it literally refers to the process of tearing (of tissue, for example). Bleeding (hemorrhage - related terms), swelling (edema - related), or opening (like incision) are not the literal meaning of laceration.

Answer:

C. Psoriasis

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