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chp 16 peds
integumentary disorders
Question | Answer |
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an infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth ca infection to used by the fungus candida | thrush |
can breastfeeding transfer to mothers nipples? | yes if good hygiene is not followed |
thrush being passed along the GI tract can cause this_____ | diaper rash aka dermatitis, inflammation of esophagus and stomach |
s/s of thrush | white patches that resemble milk curds on tongue, inner lips, gums and oral mucosa |
discomfort of thrush can cause____ | anorexia |
inflammation caused by prolonged contact with an irritant such as urine or feces | diaper rash aka dermatitis |
s/s of diaper rash | red,irritated skin, sometimes accompanied by blistering |
beefy red rash is generally indicative of? | candidiasis |
treatment for diaper rash | zinc oxide ointments, petroleum jelly can help prevent |
inflammation of genetically hypersensitive skin | atopic dermatitis aka infantile eczema |
s/s of atopic dermatitis | lesions from vesicles that weep and develop a dry crust, itching is constant, lesions are easily infected |
_____ is worse in the winter than in the summer | atopic dermatitis |
_____ is not recommended for the use of diaper rash | baby powder |
meds for treatment of atopic dermatitis | antihistamines- atarax,benadryl,claritin,allegra antibiotics topical corticosteroids nonsteroidal agents |
used to decrease inflammation during flare ups,use for kids older than 2yrs. | nonsteroidal agents |
used intermittentlt to reduce flare ups, low dose,moderate or high potency depends on age,degree of skin involement and side affects | topical corticosteroids |
used to treat secondary infection | antibiotics |
oral for antipruritic effect, preferred use during day time | antihistamines- claritin,allegraan |
infectious disease of the skin caused by staphylococci or group A beta hemolytic strep | impetigo |
the first symptoms of a nonbullous lesion from impetigo is | red papules that become small vesicles or PUSTULES surrounded by redness |
vesicles that become fluid filled, eventually rupture,collapse,and leave a base with a peeling rim | bullous lesions |
contagious skin to skin | impetigo pustules |
impetigo lesions should be cleaned with what,and how many times a day? | soap and water, 3-4 times |
impetigo can be prevented by nurses using______ | proper aseptic methods |
the bacterial genus ________ is comprised of common bacteria that are found in dust and on the skin | staphylococcus aureus |
isnt a problem with healthy body defenses, but if the number of organisms increases in infants with low resistance______ may occur | skin infections |
staphylococcus treatment | antibiotics, ointments, hand washing |
bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue | cellulitis |
cellulitis is caused by | strepococcus, staphylococcus, haemophilus influenzae |
s/s of cellulitis | edemaatous, tender red, warm skin, can form a abscess,fever, septicemia |
treatment of cellulitis | handwashing,oral antibiotics, warm moist compress |
three types of _______ head lice,crabs,body lice | pediculosis |
pediculosis capitis | head lice |
pediculosis pubis | crabs |
pediculosis corporis | body lice |
s/s of pediculosis | severe itiching, matted hair,pustules or excoriations seen around face |
treatment of pediculosis | permethrin-nix,pyrethrin shampoos, lindane-kwell, combing hair with fine tooth comb |
categorized as thermal,radiation,electrical,or chemical | burns |
_____ can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances that can affect every body system | severs burns |
major complications of severe burns | infection,scarring, functional disabilities |
burn wound are classified by | body surface area, depth and location,association with other injures |
rules of 9 due not work in | infants and children due to body size |
an _______ is inserted if the child is in respiratory distress | endotracheal tube |
treatment for burns | iv fluids,foley catheter,o2 |
important care of burns | maintenance of airway, shock prevention |
_________ occurs if inhaled smoke or can involve face and chest burns | airway obstruction |
treatment for superficial burns | cool compresses/soothing lotions |
treatment for superficial partial thickness burns | antimicrobial agent, heal within 2 to 3 weeks |
______ is commonly used for partial or full thickness burns to prevent sepsis | silvadene |
range of motion,__________,debridement are used in treatment of burns | hydrotherapy |
______ maybe necessary in full thickness burns | skin grafts |
skin obtained from human cadavers | allograft |
obtained from an undamaged area of the pt body | autograft |
_____ must be removed to prevent infection in burned skin | eschar |
type of med only ordered if infection in burns occur | antibiotics, penicillin,erythromycin |
pain control for burns | morphine sulfate |
in severe burns with absent bowel sounds the child will be_______ for first 24-48hrs | npo |
diet for child with burns | HIGH PROTEIN,HIGH CALORIE |
_____ concerns are important for a older child during recovery | body image |
families may be dealing with this due to burns on family member | guilt,anger,denial,fear,grief |
an inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles in the skin | acne vulgaris |
______ is a plug of keratin,sebum,and bacteria | comedo |
the surface of a comedo is darkened by melanin | blackhead |
closed comedones responsible for the inflammatory process of acne | whiteheads |
type of diet with acne vulgaris | regular |
pt who are not taking tetracycline or vitamin a benefit from | sunshine |
otc benzoyl lotions or gel act to dry and peel skin along with | supressing fatty acid growth |
aids in elimination of keratinous plugs | topical retinoic acid derivartive---retin A |
these meds may be given along with topical meds in serious cases | tetracycline,doxycycline,erythromycin |
is now being used for pt with severe pustulocycstic acne | accutane |
can interfer with birth control | TETRACYCLINE |
more than 50% of skin disorders in children are a form of_______ | dermatitis |
_____ can live up to 1 month on the host, but only 48hrs without one | lice |
what are the manifestations of scabies | thread like rash between fingers and other moist ares, pruritus, eczematmous in infants |
med for ringworm | griseofulvin-grifulvin |
med for thrush | nystain-mycostatin |
med for head lice | pediculicide |
med for lyme disease | amoxicillin-amoxil |
discharge instructions for a 6month old with impetigo | clean nipples and pacifiers frequently,apply topical antibacterial ointment to the infection due not wash off, use clean towel to dry off infant after bath |
nurse reviews way to prevent diaper dermatitis with a new mom | use superabsorbent disposable diapers,change as soon as wet, apply a barrier ointment |
discharge instructions for child with contact dermatitis | should gently scrub skin to remove crusty areas |