Integumentary Disorder Flashcards

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Causes of Integumentary Disorders in Children

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  • exposure to infectious microorganisms
  • hypersensitivity reactions
  • hormonal influences
  • injuries
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Lab/Diagnostic tests for Burns

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  • electrolytes and CBC
  • ESR
  • Culture of wound drainage
  • Scanning for inhalation injury
  • ECG monitoring
  • Potassium Hydroxide prep
  • Patch or skin testing
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Bacterial infections of the skin are often caused by what bacteria?

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Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta-hemolytic strep-which are normal flora on the skin

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Nonbullous Impetigo

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generally follows some type of trauma or may arise as a secondary bacterial infection of another skin disorder

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Bullous Impetigo

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sporadic occurrence pattern and develops on intact skin resulting from toxin production by S. aureus

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Folliculitis

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infection of the hair follicle

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Nonbullous Impetigo Skin Findings

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  • papules progressing to vesicles, then painless pustules

- honey colored crustings

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Folliculitis

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infection of the hair follicle

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Cellulitis

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localized infection and inflammation of skin and subq tissue usually proceeded by skin trauma

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Staphylococcus Scalded Skin Syndrome

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infection w/ S. aureus that produces a toxin which causes exfoliation

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CA-MRSA

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most commonly occurs as a skin or soft tissue infection such as cellulitis or an abscess

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Risk factors for CA-MRSA

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  • turf burn
  • towel sharing
  • team sports
  • day care
  • camps
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Tinea Pedis

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“Athlete’s foot”

-fungal infection on the feet

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Tinea Corporis

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fungal infection on arms or legs

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Tinea Versicolor

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fungal infection on trunk and extremities

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Tinea Capitits

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fungal infection on scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes

17
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Tinea Cruris

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fungal infection on groin

18
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Diaper Dermatitis

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inflammatory reaction of the skin in the diaper area

  • flat red rash
  • red and shiny
19
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Atopic Dermatitis

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chronic disorder characterized by extreme itching and inflamed reddened and swollen skin