Week 5: HOME

Question 1

Hypothermia

Answer 1

• Prolonged exposure to cold
• Peripherla system shuts down

Question 2

Hypothermia Sx/Tx

Answer 2

• Sleepiness
• Confusion
• Numbness of Limbs
• Shivering
• Bradypnea
• Slurring of Speech

Question 3

Boils & Carbuncles

Answer 3

• Boils: Infected INDIVIDUAL hair follicles
• Carbuncles: Infected MULTIPLE hair follicles

Question 4

Boils & Carbuncles Sx/Tx

Answer 4

• Small inflamed lumps/Puss
• Erythema/Edema/Pain
• Carbuncles ONLY: Systemic Fever & Fatigue
• Antimicrobial therapy and/or incision and drainage

Question 5

Candidiasis

Answer 5

• Fungal Infection
• CONTACT Precautions

Question 6

Candidiasis Sx/Tx

Answer 6

• Infection causes lesions to break out in mucosa of mouth and genitals.
• Itching and discomfort with white discharge
• Topical or systemic antifungal mediation

Question 7

Cellulitis

Answer 7

• Infection & inflammation
• Dermal & Subcutaneous layers

Question 8

Cellulitis Sx/Tx

Answer 8

• Skin Erythema/Edema
• Skin nodules
• Extreme Tenderness to palpation (foot and LE)
• Antimicrobials Rx

Question 9

Lice

Answer 9

• Insect-born infection
• CONTACT Precaution (gloves)

Question 10

Lic Sx/Tx

Answer 10

• Lice on head, body or pubis
• Comb to remove eggs
• Lice Rx

Question 11

Scabies

Answer 11

• Mites that bury in the skin & lay eggs
• CONTACT Precaution (Gloves)

Question 12

Scabies Sx/Tx

Answer 12

• Dark lines/ inflammation itching rash
• Warm moist areas
• Topical Lotion

Question 13

Tinea

Answer 13

• Ringworm
• Direct transfer contact

Question 14

Tinea Sx/Tx

Answer 14

• Red, itchy, burning sensation
• Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
• Tinea corporis (nails)
• Tinea cruris (jock itch)
• Antifungal Rx

Question 15

Impetigo

Answer 15

• Bacterial infection in superficial layers of skin,
• CONTACT precautions

Question 16

Impetigo Sx/Tx

Answer 16

• Small pus-filled dimples with erythema
• Antimicrobials

Question 17

Herpes Simplex

Answer 17

• Type 1: Oral Herpes/Cold Sore
• Type 2: Genital (STD)
• CONTACT Precaution

Question 18

Herpes Simplex Sx/Tx

Answer 18

• Type 1: Rash around mouth, ips or inside mouth
• Type 2: Crusting on genitalia, pain with urination
• Antivirals Rx

Question 19

Herpes Zoster

Answer 19

• Shingles
• Zoster (Chicken Pox)
• CONTACT Precaution

Question 20

Herpes Zoster Sx/Tx

Answer 20

• Intense burning pain
• Skin hypersensitivity
• Blister like rash
• Headaches
• Malaise
• Antiviral, Steroids, Analgetic

Question 21

Warts

Answer 21

• Caused by strains of human papilloma virus
• Contagious DIRECT CONTACT
• Standard Precautions, gloves

Question 22

Warts Sx/Tx

Answer 22

• Round/raised skin lesions in clusters or single
• Hands, face, feet or genitals
• Cervical or vulvar cancer.
• OTC, Cryotherapy, Electrocautery, Laser