Integumentary

Question 1

what is dermatitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the skin

Question 2

s/s of dermatitis

Answer 2

pruritis* most common
hx of allergic conditions
can lead to secondary conditions

Question 3

causes of dermatitis

Answer 3

allergens
jewelry
urine (diaper dermatitis)
plants (poison ivy)

Question 4

prevention of dermatitis is trying to find the cause (prevention) t or f

Answer 4

true

Question 5

trt for contact dermatitis

Answer 5

calamine lotion
anti-histamines (benadryl to help them sleep)
burow solution
cool compresses 20 min/day
oatmeal soaks - pat dry
severe - oral/topical  corticosteroids

Question 6

how does poison ivy spread

Answer 6

urushiol oil bonds to skin causes a rash

Question 7

does poison ivy spread by scratching

Answer 7

no - myth

Question 8

key to keeping poison ivy from spreading

Answer 8

wash oil off within 10 min - cool water - no harsh soap
wash clothes in hot water
after 1hr with oil you WILL receive the rash

Question 9

diaper dermatitis is caused by

Answer 9

prolonged contact with feces/urine

Question 10

peak age for diaper dermatitis

Answer 10

9-12 months

Question 11

s/s of diaper dermatitis

Answer 11

red, irritated

Question 12

prevention for diaper dermatitis

Answer 12

zinc oxide creams
barrier creams
change diaper often
avoid powder

Question 13

why don’t we want to use talc powder

Answer 13

don’t want children to breathe it in

Question 14

diaper dermatitis can turn into this

Answer 14

candida albicans - a fungal infection

Question 15

s/s of candida albicans

Answer 15

beefy red
satellite pustules (candida)

Question 16

trt for candida albicans

Answer 16

*anti-fungal ointment (nystatin) (FIRST)

barrier cream on top

Question 17

Mgmt for atopic dermatitis

Answer 17

hydration - bathe w/mild soap; immed. (within 3 min) apply moisturizer
finding triggers
reducing inflammation
relief of pruritis
reduce risk for secondary infection - cover hands to reduce scratching at night - keep nails short