Integumentary System Conditions

Question 1

Name 3 variations on fungal infections of the skin.

Answer 1

Tinea capitis (of the scalp), tinea corporis (body ringworm), tinea cruris (groin area), tinea pedis (athletes foot), tinea manuum (hands), onychomycosis (finger or toe nails), tinea versicolor (normal flora of skin)

Question 2

Name what kinds of bacteria are associated with boils.

Answer 2

They are a staph infection.

Question 3

Name what kinds of bacteria are associated with cellulitis.

Answer 3

Streptococci (strep), affecting deep layers of the skin in this instance.

Question 4

Identify the causative agent for cold sores.

Answer 4

Herpes simplex - a viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base.

Question 5

Name a feature that distinguishes plantar warts from callus.

Answer 5

Can be anywhere on plantar surface of foot, usually not bilateral, may be white with darker speckling under thick skin, feels like stepping on a stone.

Question 6

Explain the difference between atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.

Answer 6

Eczema is an atopic dermatitis - a noncontagious skin rash because of a hypersensitivity reaction, whereas contact dermatitis is usually from poison oak or ivy and is contagious.

Question 7

Name 2 dangers associated with widespread burns.

Answer 7

It can put a person at risk for infection, shock, and circulatory collapse.

Question 8

Identify the ABCDEs of malignant melanoma.

Answer 8

Asymmetrical, border, color, diameter, elevated.

Question 9

Name the most dependable sign of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Answer 9

The color, nonmelanoma skin cancer is usually pinkish.

Question 10

Explain why compromised skin contraindicates massage.

Answer 10

If skin is not intact, it is open to infection.