2 Tissue Integrity And Integumentary System Flashcards
Newborn skin
Skin vs adults
Heat
Epidermis
Absorption of topical meds
Melanin
Thinner than adults
Lose heat faster
Epidermis is loosely bound to dermis
-causes friction = blister easier
Changes absorption of topical meds
Melanin is low! (No sunscreen until 6mo old)
Adolescents skin
Vs infants
Epidermis
Sweat glands
Melanin
Thickens
Epidermis and dermis tightly bound
Sweat glands full production
Melanin is at adult level
Bacterial infections
Impetigo *
Cellulitis *
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome*
Folliculitis (ingrown hair)
Furuncle (boil)
Carbuncle (multiple boils)
Impetigo
Usually what
Manifestations 3
How it spreads
Usually staph but can also be strep
S/s:
-reddish macules become vasicular
-moist erosion on skin (secretions dry causing honey-colored crusts
-pruritis (itchy)
-spreads peripherally by direct contact
Impetigo
Nursing management
Topical abx ointment
Standard precautions (hand hygiene)
Severe: oral/IV abx
Cellulitis
Cause
Manifestation
Step, staph, H. Influenza (any open wounds)
S/s:
-firm, swollen, reddened area of skin/ subcutaneous tissue
Cellulitis tx
Po/IV abx
Rest
Immobilization of affected area
If septic may need more extensive care
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Cause
S/s
Staphylococcus aureus
S/s:
-rought textured skin w/ macular erythema
-epidermis becomes wrinkled w/ large bullae
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Tx
Systemic abx (different/ IV)
Burows solution / saline to cleanse skin gently
Use compresses of 0.25% silver nitrate
(Tx is similar to burn pts)
Viral infections
Molluscum contagiosum *
Verruca (warts)
Verruca plantaris (plantar warts)
Cold sore/fever blister
Genital herpes
Herpes zoster/shingles
Viral:
Molluscum contagiosum
Cause
Transmission
Incubation
Age
Poxvirus
Transmission:
-direct contact with lesion or clothing
Incubation: 2-7 weeks (before we get lesions)
Ages: 2-11y/o
Viral:
Molluscum contagiosum
S/s
Flesh colored, pearl-like Lesion have centralized depression (courtney disagress)
Not itchy
Viral:
Molluscum contagiosum
Nursing management
Lesions resolve spontaeously within 18 months
-cantharidin (oil)
Toxin from beetle that blisters lesions causing:
Extrusion when blister ruptures
-cryotherapy
Freezing off lesions
Viral:
Molluscum contagiosum
Nursing management: Education
-No towel sharing
-Cover if wrestling or other contact sports (it can spread)
-limit touching lesions / hand hygiene
-transmitted easier when wet
Fungal infections
Candidiasis (diaper and oral)*
Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)
Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body)
Tinea cruris (jock itch)
Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
Fungal:
Candidiasis (diaper)
Cause
S/s
Secondary to
Candida albicans (fungus)
S/s:
-found in moist areas of skin
-white exudate
-peeling inflammed areas (bleed easy)
-pruritic (itchy)
Most common in younger children is:
-secondary infection related to diaper dermatitis
Fungal:
Candidiasis (diaper)
Nursing management
Skin clean and dry
Topical antifungal:
-miconazole
-nystatin cream
(More in diaper dermatitis)
Fungal:
Candidiasis (oral) thrush
Causes
Risk
Causes:
-newborns
-asthmatic using steroid inhalers
-abx
Risk of invasive infection if immunocompromised
Fungal:
Candidiasis (oral) thrush
S/s
Mistaken for what?
White patches on oral mucosa
Mistaken for milk (try rubbing it off)
Causes decreased appetite:
-d/t discomfort and pain
Fungal:
Candidiasis (oral) thrush
Tx
Nursing management
Oral nystatin
IV/PO fluconazole (severe cases/ immunocompromised pts)
Proper nystating administration
-infants wont swish in mouth so need to use a swab
-children need to swish it around
-do it after eating so you dont wash it away
Breastfeeding moms need tx too bc they probably gave it to the baby
Proper technique with inhaler
Skin infections
Scabies
Head lice