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Chapter 49: The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity Flashcards

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Adult female lays eggs under the skin, then larvae hatch and come to the surface, creating burrows and tunnels that are difficult to see

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scabies

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Burn with no pain except in outlying areas

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full thickness burn

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Symptomatic treatment for HSV includes OTC ______, antiviral __________, and ____________.

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analgesics, acyclovir, hydration

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Commonly passed from mother to infant through infective secretions in vaginal delivery

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HSV-2

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How does swimming affect the skin of those with atopic dermatitis?

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Dries out skin

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Use this technique to apply topical antibiotics and antimicrobial dressings to burns

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aseptic technique

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Treatment involves removing irritant, washing skin thoroughly, using cool compresses, and steroid cream

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contact dermatitis

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Birthmark that contains distended dermal capillaries; can get redder as infant cries

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salmon patch

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Hormonal changes that occur in adolescence increases ___________________________ in skin, resulting in _________________________.

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sebum production, acne vulgaris

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______________ or ______________ can treat acne vulgaris

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Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid

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Painful burns

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partial thickness burns (superficial and deep)

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In pediatric burn patients, rapid fluid resuscitation should be initiated quickly to prevent ____________________________________

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fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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To treat pediculosis capitis or scabies, wash clothing, bedding, and stuffed animals with what

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Hot water

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Treatment for scabies includes OTC ____________

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permethrin 5%

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that begins in the first ________ and usually disappears by __________.

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2-3 weeks of life, 12 months

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Thoroughly clean pacifiers, bottles, and/or the mother to help treat this condition

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thrush (candidiasis)

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Birthmark that is caused by capillary malformation; gets darker as child ages and may become nodular by middle age adulthood

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port wine stain

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Cause of this skin condition is unknown, but thought that sebaceous gland dysfunction and overgrowth in fungi play a role

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seborrheic dermatitis

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___________ may be used if there is resistance to OTC treatments for acne vulgaris

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Antibiotics

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Treatment may include medications, surgery, radiation, or laser therapy

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hemangiomas

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OTC treatment with _____________ and __________ is recommended for pediculosis capitis

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lice shampoo, nit comb

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Three treatment goals for burns

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Preventing infection
Facilitating tissue regrowth
Limiting functional impairments

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23
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Transmitted by direct contact

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pediculosis capitis

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24
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Systemic infection in young infants possible

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Herpes Simplex Virus

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Burn with physiologic function intact

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superficial burn

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If inpatient, use these precautions for HSV

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contact precautions

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To treat burns, apply _____________ and ________.

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antimicrobial agents, dressings

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This method uses the child’s palm (1%) to estimate the extent of burns

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Palmar method

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Oral steroids may be needed for severe cases of this condition

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contact dermatitis

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30
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Keep affected areas clean and dry

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Tinea infections

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Another name for seborrheic dermatitis

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cradle cap

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Burn that involves destruction of the epidermis and some dermis

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superficial partial thickness burn

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Secondary infection that often follows a small break in the skin and is highly contagious

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impetigo

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Treatment involves daily hair washing using a mild, OTC anti (condition) shampoo that contains sulfur and salicylic acid and fine-tooth comb to remove scales

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seborrheic dermatitis

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35
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Treat surrounding environment, including family members

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pediculosis capitis

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36
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Resolves on its own, but virus remains dormant and may reactivate during times of stress

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HSV-1

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37
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Birthmark that contains pigment deep within the dermis

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Mongolian spot

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38
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Do not shampoo hair for how long after the initial treatment for pediculosis capitis

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24 hours

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The hallmark signs of atopic dermatitis

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dry, inflamed, pruritic patches of skin

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Burn that involves destruction of epidermis

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superficial burn

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When to repeat treatment with OTC permethrin 5% after first treatment

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in one week

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42
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Fungal infection that commonly appears in the mouth but may present in diaper region

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candidiasis

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Manifestations include heat, tender, redness, and swelling

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cellulitis

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44
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Superficial fungal infections that can occur anywhere on the body

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Tinea infections

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45
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Candidiasis that appears in the mouth is also known as this

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thrush

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46
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Naturally disappears by 5-6 years

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hemangiomas

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47
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Burn mortality and severity is (higher, lower) in pediatric patients

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higher

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48
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Dry out shoes and change socks frequently, especially after becoming wet

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Tinea pedis

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Establish access to these three areas when treating a burn

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IV access for fluids and antibiotics
NG tube for stomach decompression and nutritional support
Foley catheter to monitor I&O

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50
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Burn in which the skin may appear white or black

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full thickness burn

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51
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Three key treatments for Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Remove affecting medication
Maintain hydration
Pain management

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52
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Good time to do ROM exercises for burn patients

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during hydrotherapy

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53
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The severity of burns indicates how much ________ is disrupted

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function (minor, moderate, or major)

54
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Burn with functional impairment present

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full thickness burn

55
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Common contagious skin infection in crowded living quarters

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scabies

56
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Any substance that comes in prolonged contact with the skin can be this

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irritant

57
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Atopic dermatitis patches appear on which parts of the body in an infant

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face, scalp, arms, legs

58
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Burns that do not result in blisters

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superficial, full thickness

59
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Pattern of unintentional burns

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splash

60
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Why does myoglobinuria occur

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myoglobin cannot be filtered effectively through kidneys

61
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Overproduction of T-cells attracted to the skin initiates inflammatory response creating its hallmark signs

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atopic dermatitis

62
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Oral Nystatin is a treatment for this

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thrush

63
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Cold sore or “fever blister”

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HSV-1

64
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How often should burns receive care until closure

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At least daily

65
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Skin has ______ ability to regulate temperature in pediatrics

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decreased

66
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Another term for pediculosis capitis

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head lice

67
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Birthmark that is a proliferation of dilated capillaries and endothelial cells

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hemangioma

68
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Condition where inflammation is caused by direct contact with the skin and an irritant

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contact dermatitis

69
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Another name for atopic dermatitis

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eczema

70
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Treatment includes topical antibiotics (oral if severe) and washing lesions three times a day with a mild antibacterial soap

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impetigo

71
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This method that estimates the extent of burns is not recommended in pediatrics because it is not an accurate representation

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Rule of Nines

72
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Two fluids recommended for rapid fluid resuscitation in pediatric patients

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normal saline, lactated ringers

73
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when to treat pain in relation to other burn treatments

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30 minutes before

74
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Precautions to utilize for swimming with atopic dermatitis

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Limit time
Moisturize well before and after

75
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Burn that does not result in scarring

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superficial burn

76
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(Thicker/Thinner) skin in pediatrics increases susceptibility to _____________ and ____________

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Thinner, irritants, infection

77
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Inflammation from invading pathogen causes pustular lesions that weep honey-colored fluid which crusts over lesions

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impetigo

78
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Increase in bacteria and yeast lead to secondary infections

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seborrheic dermatitis

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Pediatric burn patients are at a(n) (increased, decreased) risk for ______ and _____ loss

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increased, fluid, heat

80
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Related to sloughing of skin cells, overgrowth of normal bacteria, hormonal fluctuations, stress, and hereditary factors

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acne vulgaris

81
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Patterns of intentional burns

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Glove, stocking

82
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Cardiac arrest, dysrhythmia, tissue damage, myoglobinuria, metabolic acidosis, loss of short-term memory, and altered emotional state are major complications of this

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electrical injury

83
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Bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue

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cellulitis

84
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Burns with some functional impairment

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partial thickness burns (superficial and deep)

85
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Three conditions that atopic dermatitis has connections with

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asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis

86
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How long should OTC permethrin 5% be left on the body during a single treatment

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8-14 hours (recommended to put on at bedtime)

87
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Avoid colors and perfumes–> can increase itching

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atopic dermatitis

88
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When to repeat treatment for pediculosis capitis

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On day 7-9

89
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Treatment involves moisturizing areas thoroughly and frequently, controlling itching, removing known irritants, and preventing infection

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atopic dermatitis

90
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How to apply Nystatin in pediatric patients

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Use Q-tip or gloved finger
(Pediatric patients may not be able to swish and spit)

91
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Population most at risk for burns and why

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Infants and toddlers are dependent on adults to ensure environment is safe

92
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Two treatment goals for acne vulgaris

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preventing scarring and preserving positive self image

93
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Oral ____________ is recommended for Tinea capitis and is (difficult/easy) to treat.

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griseofulvin, difficult

94
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Atopic dermatitis patches appear on which parts of the body in childhood

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flexor surfaces of limbs (wrists, elbows, backs of knees)
dorsal surfaces of hands and feet

95
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Burns that result in blisters

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partial thickness burns (superficial and deep)

96
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Medication that can treat acne vulgaris resistant to other treatments

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Accutane

97
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Infection of skin and mucous membranes

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Herpes Simplex Virus

98
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This condition has an unknown cause but is thought to have a genetic component and be related to a malfunction within immune system

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atopic dermatitis

99
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Plaques in mouth from thrush may cause this

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Difficulty eating (encourage hydration)

100
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Has many side effects
Is teratogenic (severe birth defects, miscarriage)
Must sign form to consent to taking this medication
(Treatment for acne vulgaris)

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Accutane

101
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Birthmark that begins to disappear by one year of age and is completely gone by 5-6 years of age

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hemangioma

102
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Pediatric burn patients are at a(n) (increased, decreased) risk for ________________ scarring, _______________ problems, ___________, and __________ and _________ deficiency

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increased, hypertrophic, cardiovascular, infection, protein, calorie

103
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Avoid citrus and sodas (carbonation can increase inflammation)

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Herpes Simplex Virus

104
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Ratio of skin surface area to body volume is (lesser/greater) in pediatrics, allowing greater _______________ and ________________________

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greater, absorption, fluid loss

105
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Oral antihistamines and corticosteroid creams may be indicated for this condition

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atopic dermatitis

106
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Removal of dead material (eschar) is known as this

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debridement

107
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Another area that seborrheic dermatitis can occur

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diaper area

108
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Appear as red lesions and may have scaly appearance

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Tinea infections

109
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Treatment is not indicated in children, but makeup or laser therapy can be used

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port wine stains

110
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A chronic inflammatory condition of the skin that usually begins in infancy and clears up by 2-3 years of age but can continue into childhood and adulthood

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atopic dermatitis

111
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Cool compresses and OTC pain medications are used to treat this type of burn

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superficial burn

112
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An adaptive form that estimates the extent of burns in pediatrics

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Lund and Browder method

113
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Herpes in genital region

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HSV-2

114
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Keep nails short and clean

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atopic dermatitis
scabies

115
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Allergic, inflammatory reaction to medications or a result of an autoimmune disorder

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome

116
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Pop blisters or leave them alone

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leave them alone

117
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Itching can last for several weeks after treatment

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scabies

118
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__________________ for females can help treat acne vulgaris

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Hormone therapy

119
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How might thrush (candidiasis) end up in the diaper region

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Traveling through GI tract from oral to anal region

120
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When should the antiviral acyclovir be used

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early in HSV infection
in the immunocompromised (not recommended for treatment right away in regular population)

121
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Its oily, yellow scales block sweat and sebaceous glands, leading to inflammation.

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seborrheic dermatitis

122
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This condition presents as dry, inflamed, pruritic skin along the affected area

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contact dermatitis

123
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Sexual abuse should be considered when HSV-2 occurs in a child under which age

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14 years

124
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Rash and itching that worsens at night

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scabies

125
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Burn that involves destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue

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full thickness burn

126
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This skin infection can cause emotional distress in the adolescent population

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acne vulgaris

127
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Two primary goals for nursing interventions for skin inflammation disorders

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Treat existing infection
Prevent secondary infection

128
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Burn that involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis

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deep partial thickness burn

129
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Intubate quickly when burns affect these areas of the body

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face and chest

130
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Treatment includes antibiotics and warm compresses

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cellulitis

131
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Presents like a burn and has similar treatment

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome

132
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Treatment for Tinea corporis, cruris, and pedis

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Topical antifungals (lotrimin, monistat)

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