Ch 41 Integumentary and Communicable Diseases Flashcards
What is the job of the integumentary system
protect organs and structures
regulate temperature
What is the job of the immune system
protect body from disease, bacteria, and virus
Which type of white blood cell surrounds and destroys pathogens
macrophages
What are 2 diseases that can be caused by tick bites
lymes disease
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What is a typical rash of Lyme disease
bulls eye
What is a major concern with a skin allergy
become infected
What is eczema
allergic reaction
What is first degree superficial burn
injury to epidermis
second degree partial thickness
epidermis and part of dermis
blistering
third degree
epidermis, dermis, and nerve endings gone
minimal pain, no barrier to infection
fourth degree full thickness
skin white and hard
What is the process of removing dead tissue
debridement
What symptoms can point to a burn of the airways
burned on face and neck
cough
shortness of breath
What is a fungal infection of the tongue called
thrush
what are symptoms of thrush
itching and rash in mouth
what is thrush caused by
fungal infection
What is tinea
ringworm
What are symptoms of tinea capitus
tiny papules on scalp that spreads
What are teaching points for someone with tinea pedis
wash feet with soap and water
change socks often
What are symptoms of head lice
itching, nits stuck in hair
What is impetigo
blisters
What is impetigo caused by
strep
What is the treatment for impetigo
wash, erythromycin, and penicillin
What medication for acne is pregnancy category X
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
What is a common medication used for treatment of herpes
Acyclovir
What is pertussis
whooping cough
what are symptoms of pertussis
severe cough with inspiratory ‘whoop’
vomiting
What is tetanus
lockjaw
symptoms of tetanus
muscle tetany
What is diptheria
bacterial infection-throat covered with gray patches
Symptoms of diptheria
runny nose, cough
What is the DPT vaccine for
Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
What is measles
viral pok like spots on throat
What are the telltale signs of measles
conjunctivitis
rash covers body
What is mumps (parotitis)
swollen lymph nodes
What are symptoms of mumps
swollen neck
What is Rubella
german measles - red rash
What are symptoms of rubella
pale rash, low fever, big lymph nodes
What is the MMR vaccine for
measles, mumps, rubella
What is varicella
chicken pox
What are symptoms of varicella
blistery red spots, itching
What common vaccine protects against varicella
varicella vaccine, chicken pox vaccine
What should not be given to a child with a viral infection especially varicella
Aspirin
Why shouldn’t we give kids aspirin
the possibility of getting Rye’s syndrome-affects the liver
Another problem is that the rash is very pruritic so children have to be reminded not to
scratch
What does the haemophilus influenza B vaccine (Hib) prevent
epiglottitis, childhood meningitis
What is scarlet fever
bacterial virus where people get strep throat and have a high fever
What is scarlet fever caused by
strep
What are symptoms
high fever, red rashes, enlarged lymph nodes
In what ways is HIV spread
sex, blood and body fluids
What causes mono
Epstein Barr Virus
How is Hepatitis A spread
Bowel transmission
How is Hepatitis B spread
blood transmission
Are there immunizations for Hep A and B
Yes
