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Wk 4 Infections, Infestations, Benign Disorders Flashcards

1
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What are 2 bacterial dermal infections?

A

Impetigo
Cellulitis

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2
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What are the risk factors for dermal bacterial infections? (5)

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Excess moisture
Obesity
Atopic dermatitis
Systemic corticosteroid or abx use
Diabetes 2 or other chronic diseases

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3
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This is an example of…

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Impetigo

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4
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Impetigo is a __ infection

A

bacterial

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5
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This is an example of…

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Cellulitis

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6
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Cellulitis is a __ infection

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bacterial

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7
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What bacteria is usually responsible for cellulitis and impetigo?

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Staph aureus

B-hemolytic streptococci

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8
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In bacterial infections of the skin, if there is exxudate present…

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the drainage is also infectious

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9
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What should you encourage as the nurse for bacterial skin infections?

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Good skin hygiene and infection control

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10
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What is cellulitis?

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue

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11
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What does cellulitis look like?

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Hot

Tender

Erythematous are with diffuse borders

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12
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What systemic symptoms might a person with cellulitis have?

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Chills

Malaise

Fever

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13
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What is localized treatment for cellulitis?

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Moist heat, immobilization, elevation

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14
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What is systemic treatment for cellulitis?

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Antibiotics

Hospitalization if severe

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15
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What can happen if a patient doesn’t get treated for cellulitis?

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Gangrene and limb loss

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16
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This is an example of…

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Cellulitis

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17
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List 4 examples of viral skin infections

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Herpes simplex

Herpes Zoster

HPV

Warts

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18
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What is Herpes Zoster?

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Shingles, actication of the varicella-zoster virus

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19
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What are the symtpms of Shingles? (3)

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Burning pain

Neuralgia

Dermatome

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20
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What is the vaccine for Shingles?

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Zostavas

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21
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What is the age recommendation for the Shingles vaccine?

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Anyone over the age of 60

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22
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What is neuralgia?

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Nerve pain

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23
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What is dermatome?

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an area of skin in which sensory nerves derive from a single spinal nerve root

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What type of fungal infection is on the mouth, in the vagina, and the skin?

A

Candidiasis

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25
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What is the other type of fungal infection? (3)

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Tinea corporis

Tinea cruris

Tinea pedis

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26
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What is Tinea corporis?

27
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What is tinea cruris?

28
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What is Tinea pedis?

A

Athlete’s foot

29
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Most fungal infections are…

A

harmless, but can be embarrassing

30
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What parts of the body are more susceptible to fungal infections?

A

Skin, hair, nails

31
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This is an example of…

A

Tinea cruris (jock itch)

32
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This is an example of…

A

Tinea corporis (ringworm)

33
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This is an example of…

A

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

34
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What is benign dermatitis?

A

Contact dermatitis

35
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What are 2 examples of life threatening dermatitis?

A

Stephen Johnson Syndrome

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

36
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Life threatening dermatitis is usually…

A

Immune responses in response to a severe adverse reaction to a medication or infection

37
Q

Life-threatening dermatitis causes acute destruction of the…

A

epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes

38
Q

What are the systemic symptoms of a life-threatening dermatitis?

A

Fever

Cough

Headache

Anorexia

Myalgia

Nausea

39
Q

Systemic symptoms of a life-threatening dermatitus precede skin and membrane findings by…

40
Q

This is an example of…

A

Contact dermatitis

41
Q

List 4 examples of infestations and insect bites

A

Lice

Bedbugs

Ticks

Scabies

42
Q

What is the medical term for lice?

A

Pediculosis

43
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What is typically the cause of the reaction of infestations and insect bites?

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Allergy to venom

44
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What else can be the cause of the reaction to a insect bite or infestation?

A

Related to the eggs, feces, or body parts of the invading organism

45
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What are three teaching points for the prevention of infestations and insect bites?

A

Prevent insect bites by avoidance and repellents

Use meticulous hygiene

Routine skin inspections

46
Q

What is a scenario where skin infection is particularly important to prevent infestation/insect bites?

A

Traveling to high-risk areas, especially tick bites

47
Q

Psoriasis is a __ skin problem

48
Q

What is psoriasis?

A

Chronic autoimmune disease

49
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What is psoriasis characterized by?

A

Typically lesions that are distinct, red, scaling

50
Q

What is the most common form of psoriasis?

A

Plaque psoriasis

51
Q

Where on the body is psoriasis most common?

A

Knees

Elbows

Hands

Lower back

52
Q

What age range does psoriasis usually develop?

A

15-35 years

53
Q

Psoriasis is __

54
Q

Up to 40% of patients with psoriasis will develop…

A

psoriatic arthritis

55
Q

What are two important things to note about psoriasis?

A

It can be painful and be emotionally disabling

56
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This is an example…

57
Q

What is phototherapy (ultraviolet light) used to treat?

58
Q

What is radiation therapy used to treat?

A

Basal and squamous cell carcinomas

59
Q

Steroids can cause what effect on skin?

A

atrophy of the skin

60
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What do immunomodulators do?

A

Suppresses overactive immune system

61
Q

What is skin maceration?

A

When skin is in contact with moisture for too long. Macerated skin looks lighter in color and wrinkly. It may feel soft, wet, or soggy to the touch

62
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What temperature should a patient’s bath be relating to skin problems?

A

Tepid because if it is too hot it will contribute to itching

63
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What are 5 things a nurse can do to help with care of these skin issues?

A

Wet compresses

Baths

Hygienic practices

Topical meds

Control of pruritis

64
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How can a nurse help control pruritis? (5)

A

Cool environment

Hydration

Antipruritic creams

Systemic antihistamines

Avoid scratching

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