Week 5: HOME Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothermia
A
- Prolonged exposure to cold
- Peripherla system shuts down
2
Q
Hypothermia Sx/Tx
A
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Numbness of Limbs
- Shivering
- Bradypnea
- Slurring of Speech
3
Q
Boils & Carbuncles
A
- Boils: Infected INDIVIDUAL hair follicles
- Carbuncles: Infected MULTIPLE hair follicles
4
Q
Boils & Carbuncles Sx/Tx
A
- Small inflamed lumps/Puss
- Erythema/Edema/Pain
- Carbuncles ONLY: Systemic Fever & Fatigue
- Antimicrobial therapy and/or incision and drainage
5
Q
Candidiasis
A
- Fungal Infection
- CONTACT Precautions
6
Q
Candidiasis Sx/Tx
A
- Infection causes lesions to break out in mucosa of mouth and genitals.
- Itching and discomfort with white discharge
- Topical or systemic antifungal mediation
7
Q
Cellulitis
A
- Infection & inflammation
- Dermal & Subcutaneous layers
8
Q
Cellulitis Sx/Tx
A
- Skin Erythema/Edema
- Skin nodules
- Extreme Tenderness to palpation (foot and LE)
- Antimicrobials Rx
9
Q
Lice
A
- Insect-born infection
- CONTACT Precaution (gloves)
10
Q
Lic Sx/Tx
A
- Lice on head, body or pubis
- Comb to remove eggs
- Lice Rx
11
Q
Scabies
A
- Mites that bury in the skin & lay eggs
- CONTACT Precaution (Gloves)
12
Q
Scabies Sx/Tx
A
- Dark lines/ inflammation itching rash
- Warm moist areas
- Topical Lotion
13
Q
Tinea
A
- Ringworm
- Direct transfer contact
14
Q
Tinea Sx/Tx
A
- Red, itchy, burning sensation
- Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
- Tinea corporis (nails)
- Tinea cruris (jock itch)
- Antifungal Rx
15
Q
Impetigo
A
- Bacterial infection in superficial layers of skin,
- CONTACT precautions
