Unit 210 Contra-indications Revision

Question 1

Describe Conjunctivitis

Answer 1

Eyes look red and swollen, feel gritty and itchy. There might be some sensitivity to light. The discharge might contain pus, causing the eyelids to stick together in the mornings.

Question 2

Would conjunctivitis contra-indicate the treatment?

Answer 2

Yes Contra-indicated.

Contagious. Do not treat the area to avoid crossinfection.

Question 3

What eye disorder is caused by a staphylococcal bacterial infection of one or more follicles of the eyelashes. A small red area on the edge of
the eyelid causes irritation. It becomes a small red lump which might contain pus.

Answer 3

Hordeolum (stye)

Question 4

Would a stye contra-indicate the treatment?

Answer 4

Yes Contra-indicated.

Contagious. Do not treat the area to avoid cross infection.

Question 5

Describe eczema:

Answer 5

The irritated skin is itchy. Can be caused by an internal
irritant (eg a food intolerance) or by contact
with an external allergen (eg animal hair or a
product). Eczema can be inherited and is often linked
to asthma.

Question 6

Would a eczema contra-indicate the treatment?

Answer 6

Restricts the treatment. Only contra-indicated if severe and the skin is open. Avoid direct contact with any area with open skin. Only use gentle products with a natural
base. Avoid abrasive products and touching
the skin too much.

Question 7

What skin disorder is caused by skin cells producing
very quickly and build up on the skin’s surface
leaving very itchy, scaly patches with a white
pearly surface. Skin can crack and bleed.

Answer 7

Psoriasis

Question 8

Would a psoriasis contra-indicate the treatment?

Answer 8

Restricts not contra-indicated. Not
contagious. Avoid affected areas to prevent
skin irritation. Client can be safely treated unless
the condition is severe.

Question 9

Describe Blepharitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection. Eyelids are inflamed, red and irritated, they burn and itch. Scaly skin around eyelids.

Refer to GP/pharmacist.

Question 10

True or False?

The following would prevent the treatment:

fungal infection
claustrophobia 
 styes
conjunctivitis
 bacterial infection
 viral infection

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False?

The following would restrict the treatment:

severe psoriasis
severe skin condition
 infestations
eye infections
watery eyes
client is undergoing chemotherapy
client is undergoing radiotherapy.

Answer 11

False

They would prevent the treatment

Question 12

Describe Xanthoma

Answer 12

Bumps under the skin filled with fatty tissue

Question 13

What disorder is caused by bumps under the skin filled with fatty tissue

Answer 13

Xanthoma

Question 14

What bacterial infection is characterized by yellow scabs and crusts?

Answer 14

Impetigo

Question 15

Describe Hirsutism:

Answer 15

Abnormal hair growth in that gender

Question 16

Infected hair follicle / follicles are known as:

Answer 16

Carbuncles

Question 17

What is the cause of Tinea Corporis?

Answer 17

Fungal infection. Ring worm of the body (fungal)

Question 18

Which one of the following is an infection of the hair follicles characterised by a large hard round abscess oozing pus?

Answer 18

Carbuncle

Question 19

Which one of the following conditions is caused by a bacterial infection?

a. Bruising
b. Conjunctivitis
c. Herpes simplex
d. Psoriasis

Answer 19

Conjunctivitis

Question 20

Cuts and grazes must be covered in order to:

a. Prevent cross-infection
b. Prevent bleeding
c. Promote healing
d. Be kept clean

Answer 20

a. Prevent cross-infection

Question 21

Impetigo is recognised by

a) Reddening of the skin with blisters
b) Red patches of skin covered in waxy silvery scales
c) Slightly raised brown, black rough patches of skin
d) Yellow honey coloured scabs around the nose and the mouth

Answer 21

d) Yellow honey coloured scabs around the nose and the mouth