Integumentary Flashcards
1
Q
Which is preferred for patients with incontinence associated dermatitis? Incontinence pads or briefs
A
Incontinence pads (it allows for air to pass through while briefs traps moisture which can cause skin breakdown or fungal infections)
2
Q
Perineal area should not be cleaned with ingredients that contain the following
A
Alcohol, perfumes, dyes
3
Q
what is cellulitis
A
A bacterial infection caused by MRSA, staph or group B strep that gets deep into the skin through a break in the skin through an opening most commonly wounds.
4
Q
Signs and symptoms for cellulitis
A
- swollen
- painful
- warm
- red
5
Q
Precaution for Cellulitus
A
contact precaution because MRSA can be spread through “direct contact”
