integument Flashcards
what areas are spared in diaper dermatitis?
Creases
Treatment for diaper dermatitis
keep open to air
Change wet diapers immediately
Zinc oxide ointments
signs of yeast dermatitis
Pinpoint satellite lesions
Treatment for yeast dermatitis
Antifungal
Nystatin cream
what must be tested for with a rash?
MRSA
Strep
what remedy is effective in treating cradle cap?
Olive oil
Anti-Seborrhic shampoo
eczema
Periodic information of skin from allergy and hereditary tendency
nursing Care related to eczema
Hydrate skin
Non-scented, dye free, smell free detergent, soap, lotion
bathe every couple days
Keep nails short
Room humidifier
Avoid latex
Cover hands at night
Medication’s for eczema
oral antihistamines
Topical steroids
what is a common cause of contact dermatitis?
Nickel
what is the first form of treatment for poison ivy?
Flush with cold water
What does scratching cause in poison ivy?
secondary infection
Doesn’t spread the rash
what characteristics resemble impetigo
Honey, crusted lesions
nursing Care related to impetigo
keep covered – highly contagious
No school for 24 hours
No sharing linens or clothes
Keep nails short and covered at night
what should be done to the lesions before applying topical antibiotics
Slough off lesions first
Cellulitis treatment
warm, moist compresses
Antibiotics
IV. Vancomycin.
Ibuprofen/Tylenol for fever
treatment options for warts
Cryotherapy
Duck tape
Salicylate acid paint
T/F warts can go away without any treatment
True
what does fifths disease appear as
Slapped face
Maculopapular, red spots of upper and lower extremities
Lacy appearance on trunk
Treatment for chickenpox
cool baths
Calamine lotion
Vaccine
VZIG
when can children return to school from the chickenpox?
After all lesions are crusted over
T/F children should receive aspirin for chickenpox treatment
False
what is the primary education point with fungal infections?
Don’t share clothes, hats, helmets, scarves
Common sites for lice
nape of neck
Behind ears
treatment for lice
Permicide
kwell shampoo
malathion treatment
lice clinics
Education related to lice
Don’t treat in bathtub or shower
Wash in hot water and dry in hot air
Comb out nits with fine tooth comb
Store unwashables in sealed plastic for two weeks
Vacuum frequently
T/F children should get their hair wet before initiating treatment for lice
False, treatment should be done on dry hair
Scabies treatment
permethinin
Treat all contacts
When should sunscreen be used in children?
older than six months
Otherwise, avoid sun exposure
treatment for sunburns in children
Cool water baths/shower
NSAID for pain
Don’t pop or peel
Hydration
what should be taught to adolescence for acne?
Don’t squeeze, leads to scaring
when is anaphylaxis suspected with bites or stings?
General swelling
Severe reaction
SOB
treatment for bites or stings
Cold application
Remove stinger with tweezers or credit card
Have EpiPen accessible
NSAID s
do tick bites require treatment normally
No
Remove with tweezers
when are tick bites suspected to lead to Lyme disease
Bull’s-eye mark rash
Severe headache
Joint and muscle aches
Fever and chills
how to remove tick properly
Grasp to pull free
allow Tick to release first so that Head does not Burrow in skin
