Integumentary Flashcards
Explain the KOH Test.
What is it used to detect? How is this test performed?
It is Potassium Hydroxide Prep test. Hair, nail and skin specimen is collected and/or scraped, placed on a glass with KOH.
It is used to diagnose presence of a possible fungal infection
Why is it important to stop antihistamines before a patch test?
When should antihistamines be stopped?
Because they can suppress the response to the allergans on the patches.
They should be stopped 2-5 days before application of the patch.
What type of drugs are stopped before a biopsy? Why?
Anticoagulants and aspirin are stopped prior to this procedure because of risk of bleeding.
Explain the Tzanck Smear. How is the test performed? What is it used to detect?
It is performed if viral infection (herpes) is suspected.
Fluid and cells are collected from blisters and placed on a slide and stained.
What is the Wood’s Lamp examination?
What is it used for?
It is a handheld ultraviolet light. Exposed skin surfaces identify infection. Fungal infection will appear bluish or greenish.
The exam is performed in a darkened room.
Burke Book - Chapter 44
What diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to identify a fungal infection?
A. Skin biopsy
B. Skin scraping
C. Patch testing
D. Tzanck test
B. Skin scraping
Maternity Book - Chapter 24
Which of the following nursing interventions is recommended for a child with impetigo?
A. Apply nystatin to open lesions.
B. Elevate extremities that have lesions.
C. Place toys in a plastic bag for 2 weeks.
D. Soak and remove crust on lesions several times a day.
D. Soak and remove crust on lesions several times a day.
Burke Workbook - Chapter 45
Discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with cellulitis should include:
A. apply cool compresses t.i.d.
B. discontinue the medication when the symptoms disappear
C. cover draining lesions with a sterile dressing
D. keep skin moist at all times.
C. cover draining lesions with a sterile dressing
Burke Workbook - Chapter 45
Mr. Williams is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute cellulitis caused by a spider bite. He asks the nurse to explain what the term means. The nurse plans to base a response on the understanding that cellulitis is a(n):
A. skin infection that extends into the subcutaneous tissue.
B. acute superficial infection.
C. inflammation of the epidermis
D. epidermal infection caused by staphylococcus.
A. skin infection that extends into the subcutaneous tissue.
NCLEX-PN Review - Chapter 40
- A nurse prepares to help a physician examine the client’s skin with a Wood’s light. Which of the following would be included in the plan for this procedure?
A. Prepare a local anesthetic.
B. Obtain an informed consent.
C. Darken the room for the examination.
D. Shave the skin and scrub it with a providone-iodine (Betadine) solution.
C. Darken the room for the examination.
NCLEX-PN Review - Chapter 40
- A client is being admitted to the hospital for the treatment of acute cellulitis of the lower left leg. The client asks the nurse to explain what cellulitis means. The nurse bases the response on the understanding that the characteristics of cellulitis include:
A. An acute superficial infection
B. An inflammation of the lymphatics
C. A superficial infection caused by Staphylococcus.
D. A skin infection into the deep dermis and subcutaneous fat.
D. A skin infection into the deep dermis and subcutaneous fat.
NCLEX-PN Review - Chapter 40
- A nurse prepares to care for a client with acute cellulitis of the lower leg. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client?
A. Cold compresses to the affected area.
B. Warm compresses to the affected area.
C. Alternating hot and cold compresses continuously.
D. Intermittent heat-lamp treatments four times per day.
B. Warm compresses to the affected area.
Rationale:
Warm compresses may be used to decreased discomfort, erythema, and edema. After tissue and blood cultures are obtained, antibiotics are initiated. Heat lamps can cause more disruption of tissue that is already inflamed. Continuous cold and hot compresses are not the best measures.
Burke Book - Chapter 45
The nurse recognizes that which factors in a client’s history are most likely to be related to a diagnosis of herpes zoster? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cervical cancer. B. Kidney transplant. C. Childhood infection of chickenpox. D. Measles at the age of 20 E. Client receiving chemotherapy F. Menstruating female.
B. Kidney transplant.
C. Childhood infection of chickenpox.
E. Client receiving chemotherapy
Burke Workbook - Chapter 45
Shingles is a viral infection also known as:
A. herpes simplex 1.
B. herpes simplex 2.
C. herpes zoster.
D. herpes simplex 4.
C. herpes zoster.
NCLEX-PN Review - Chapter 40
- A nurse is assigned to care for a client with herpes zoster. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to note when assessing the lesions of this infection?
A. Clustered skin vesicles
B. A generalized body rash
C. Small blue-white spots with red bases.
D. A fiery red edematous rash on the cheeks.
A. Clustered skin vesicles