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Wk 4 Infections, Infestations, Benign Disorders Flashcards

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What are 2 bacterial dermal infections?

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Impetigo
Cellulitis

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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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This is an example of…

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Impetigo

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Impetigo is a __ infection

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bacterial

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This is an example of…

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Cellulitis

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Cellulitis is a __ infection

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bacterial

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

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the drainage is also infectious

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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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What is cellulitis?

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue

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What does cellulitis look like?

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Hot

Tender

Erythematous are with diffuse borders

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What systemic symptoms might a person with cellulitis have?

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Chills

Malaise

Fever

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What is localized treatment for cellulitis?

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Moist heat, immobilization, elevation

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What is systemic treatment for cellulitis?

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Antibiotics

Hospitalization if severe

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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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This is an example of…

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Cellulitis

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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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What is Herpes Zoster?

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Shingles, actication of the varicella-zoster virus

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What are the symtpms of Shingles? (3)

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Burning pain

Neuralgia

Dermatome

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What is the vaccine for Shingles?

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Zostavas

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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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What is neuralgia?

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Nerve pain

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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?

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Candidiasis

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What is the other type of fungal infection? (3)
Tinea corporis Tinea cruris Tinea pedis
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What is Tinea corporis?
Ringworm
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What is tinea cruris?
Jock itch
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What is Tinea pedis?
Athlete's foot
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Most fungal infections are...
harmless, but can be embarrassing
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What parts of the body are more susceptible to fungal infections?
Skin, hair, nails
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This is an example of...
Tinea cruris (jock itch)
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This is an example of...
Tinea corporis (ringworm)
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This is an example of...
Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
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What is benign dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis
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What are 2 examples of life threatening dermatitis?
Stephen Johnson Syndrome Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
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Life threatening dermatitis is usually...
Immune responses in response to a severe adverse reaction to a medication or infection
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Life-threatening dermatitis causes acute destruction of the...
epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes
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What are the systemic symptoms of a life-threatening dermatitis?
Fever Cough Headache Anorexia Myalgia Nausea
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Systemic symptoms of a life-threatening dermatitus precede skin and membrane findings by...
1-3 days
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This is an example of...
Contact dermatitis
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List 4 examples of infestations and insect bites
Lice Bedbugs Ticks Scabies
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What is the medical term for lice?
Pediculosis
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What is typically the cause of the reaction of infestations and insect bites?
Allergy to venom
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What else can be the cause of the reaction to a insect bite or infestation?
Related to the eggs, feces, or body parts of the invading organism
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What are three teaching points for the prevention of infestations and insect bites?
Prevent insect bites by avoidance and repellents Use meticulous hygiene Routine skin inspections
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What is a scenario where skin infection is particularly important to prevent infestation/insect bites?
Traveling to high-risk areas, especially tick bites
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Psoriasis is a __ skin problem
Benign
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What is psoriasis?
Chronic autoimmune disease
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What is psoriasis characterized by?
Typically lesions that are distinct, red, scaling
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What is the most common form of psoriasis?
Plaque psoriasis
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Where on the body is psoriasis most common?
Knees Elbows Hands Lower back
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What age range does psoriasis usually develop?
15-35 years
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Psoriasis is \_\_
familial
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Up to 40% of patients with psoriasis will develop...
psoriatic arthritis
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What are two important things to note about psoriasis?
It can be painful and be emotionally disabling
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This is an example...
Psoriasis
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What is phototherapy (ultraviolet light) used to treat?
Psoriasis
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What is radiation therapy used to treat?
Basal and squamous cell carcinomas
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Steroids can cause what effect on skin?
atrophy of the skin
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What do immunomodulators do?
Suppresses overactive immune system
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What is skin maceration?
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
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What temperature should a patient's bath be relating to skin problems?
Tepid because if it is too hot it will contribute to itching
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What are 5 things a nurse can do to help with care of these skin issues?
Wet compresses Baths Hygienic practices Topical meds Control of pruritis
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How can a nurse help control pruritis? (5)
Cool environment Hydration Antipruritic creams Systemic antihistamines Avoid scratching

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