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| Prevent absorption of chemicals and foreign substances. Protects against microorganisms. Cushions and protects internal organs and subcutaneous fat |
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Definition
| Provides protective covering |
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| Elimination of waster products |
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Definition
| Acts as an organ of excretion |
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| Prevents dehydration. Vitamin D synthesis. Cholesterol compounds in skin are converted into vitamin D when exposed to sunlight |
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Definition
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Superficial, avascular layer
Dead outer portion |
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Definition
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| Produce melanin. Increased melanin = darker skin color |
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| Well supplied with blood vessels and nerves. Contains glands and hair follicles. Composed of connective tissues, collagen and elastic connective fibers |
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Definition
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| Connects skin to muscle surface. Composed of adipose tissue and loose connective tissue |
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Definition
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Stores water and fat
Insulates body
Protects organs
Provides a pathway for nerves and blood vessels |
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Definition
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| Herpes simplex 1&2 occur by direct contact |
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Definition
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| Type 1 herpes simplex are |
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Definition
| Most infections above the waist; cold sore associated with febrile illness |
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| Type 2 herpes simplex is genital herpes and its |
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Definition
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| S/S Type 1 Herpes Simplex |
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Definition
Cold sore
Vesicle at corner of mouth or lips
Burning pain/pruritus
No cure - antiviral medicaitons |
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Term
| S/S Type 2 Herpes Simplex |
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Definition
Genital Area
Vesicle usually on cervix or penis
Burning pain/pruritus
No cure - Teach prevention of spread |
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Term
| Diagnostic tests for herpes simplex include |
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Definition
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
Blood test,
H&P |
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Term
| For herpes simplex the cure is |
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Definition
| There is no cure; antivirals; suppresive therapy for recurrent episodes |
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Term
| Nursing care for herpes simplex include |
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Definition
Treat symptoms
Warm compresses; keep lesions dry; analgesics; prevent infections |
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Term
| Herpes Zoster is associated with |
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Definition
| Reactivation of varicella virus that has been dormant in dorsal root ganglia |
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Term
| Clinical manifestations of herpes zoster are |
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Definition
| Vesicles form along nerve path - usually in thoracic region; can occur in cervical, lumbar or cranial areas |
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| Diagnostic tests for herpes zoster include |
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Definition
| Viral culture, Tzanck smear, blood tests, H&P |
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Definition
Caused by varicella virus
Inflammation of spinal ganglia
Severe pain/pruritus/uni-lateral
Vesicular eruptions along nerve pathway
Symptomatic treatment |
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Term
| Treatment of herpes zoster |
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Definition
NSAIDS, cool compresses, calamine lotion
Antivirals |
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Term
| Nursing interventions of herpes zoster |
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Definition
Support treatment plan
Teach regarding diseases - early tx has best results in avoiding pain |
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Term
| What is the bacterial infection Impetigo Contagiosa |
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Definition
Caused by staph or strep
Highly contagious
Honey colored crust, pruritis, pain, leukocytosis
Treat with topical and systemic antibiotics
Wear gloves, educate pt. about hygiene and prevention of spread |
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Definition
| An acute localized inflammatory infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by strep or staph |
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Term
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Definition
Area is red, swollen & painful; vesicles may form over area; fever, chills, malaise, H/A, adenopathy
Skin of lower extremities & face most commonly effected |
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Definition
| Infection of hair follicle |
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Term
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Definition
| Inflammation deep in hair follicle that spreads to surrounding skin |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Prevent absorption of chemicals and foreign substances. Protects against microorganisms. Cushions and protects internal organs and subcutaneous fat |
|
Definition
| Provides protective covering |
|
|
Term
| Elimination of waster products |
|
Definition
| Acts as an organ of excretion |
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|
Term
| Prevents dehydration. Vitamin D synthesis. Cholesterol compounds in skin are converted into vitamin D when exposed to sunlight |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Superficial, avascular layer
Dead outer portion |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Produce melanin. Increased melanin = darker skin color |
|
|
Term
| Well supplied with blood vessels and nerves. Contains glands and hair follicles. Composed of connective tissues, collagen and elastic connective fibers |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Connects skin to muscle surface. Composed of adipose tissue and loose connective tissue |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Stores water and fat
Insulates body
Protects organs
Provides a pathway for nerves and blood vessels |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Herpes simplex 1&2 occur by direct contact |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Type 1 herpes simplex are |
|
Definition
| Most infections above the waist; cold sore associated with febrile illness |
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Term
| Type 2 herpes simplex is genital herpes and its |
|
Definition
|
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Term
| S/S Type 1 Herpes Simplex |
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Definition
Cold sore
Vesicle at corner of mouth or lips
Burning pain/pruritus
No cure - antiviral medicaitons |
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Term
| S/S Type 2 Herpes Simplex |
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Definition
Genital Area
Vesicle usually on cervix or penis
Burning pain/pruritus
No cure - Teach prevention of spread |
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Term
| Diagnostic tests for herpes simplex include |
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Definition
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
Blood test,
H&P |
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Term
| For herpes simplex the cure is |
|
Definition
| There is no cure; antivirals; suppresive therapy for recurrent episodes |
|
|
Term
| Nursing care for herpes simplex include |
|
Definition
Treat symptoms
Warm compresses; keep lesions dry; analgesics; prevent infections |
|
|
Term
| Herpes Zoster is associated with |
|
Definition
| Reactivation of varicella virus that has been dormant in dorsal root ganglia |
|
|
Term
| Clinical manifestations of herpes zoster are |
|
Definition
| Vesicles form along nerve path - usually in thoracic region; can occur in cervical, lumbar or cranial areas |
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Term
| Diagnostic tests for herpes zoster include |
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Definition
| Viral culture, Tzanck smear, blood tests, H&P |
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Term
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Definition
Caused by varicella virus
Inflammation of spinal ganglia
Severe pain/pruritus/uni-lateral
Vesicular eruptions along nerve pathway
Symptomatic treatment |
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Term
| Treatment of herpes zoster |
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Definition
NSAIDS, cool compresses, calamine lotion
Antivirals |
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|
Term
| Nursing interventions of herpes zoster |
|
Definition
Support treatment plan
Teach regarding diseases - early tx has best results in avoiding pain |
|
|
Term
| What is the bacterial infection Impetigo Contagiosa |
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Definition
Caused by staph or strep
Highly contagious
Honey colored crust, pruritis, pain, leukocytosis
Treat with topical and systemic antibiotics
Wear gloves, educate pt. about hygiene and prevention of spread |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| An acute localized inflammatory infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by strep or staph |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Area is red, swollen & painful; vesicles may form over area; fever, chills, malaise, H/A, adenopathy
Skin of lower extremities & face most commonly effected |
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Term
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Definition
| Infection of hair follicle |
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Term
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Definition
| Inflammation deep in hair follicle that spreads to surrounding skin |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Plantlike organisms; those that cause superficial skin infections are dermatophytes |
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Term
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Definition
Superficial or fungal infections
Named by body part
Spreads in moist areas - ex. skin folds
Transmitted by direct contact or by inanimate objects - ex. combs, pillowcases, towels & hats |
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Term
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Definition
Ringworm of the scalp
Fungal infection of the hair follicles & surrounding skin
Temporary alopecia with characteristic black dots (breaking of hair shaft)
Single/multiple erythematous plaques with follicular papules & crusting |
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Term
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Definition
Ringworm of the body
Affects trunk & extremities
Exclues palms of hands, soles of feet & groin
Pruritic anular plaques with scaling vesicle formation
Occur singularly or in a group of 3 to 4 |
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Term
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Definition
Known as "jock itch"
Affects groin including genitalia, pubic hair, perineal skin
Can extend to inner thighs & buttocks
More common in people who are physically active, are obese, and/pr wear tight underclothing |
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Term
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Definition
Known as athletes foot
Most common fungal ingection
Affects the soles of fee the space between the toes and the toenail
Lesions vary from mild scaliness to painful fissures with drainage and usually accompanied by pruritus and a foul odor |
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Term
| With fungal infections you check history |
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Definition
Of family members and assess for itching/burning and other clinical manifestations
Check for us of commercial showers, swimming/other sports
Check for sharing of towels, combs, or hairbrushes |
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Term
| Fungal infections diagnostic tests include |
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Definition
By inspection
Fungal culture
Woods lamp - causes hair infected by fungus to fluoresce (blue-green)
Topical antifungal creams are tx of choice for all forms of tinea except capitus which can also require oral antifungals |
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Term
| Nursing interventions of fungal infections include |
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Definition
Keep area clean and dry
Proper application of creams
Avoid sharing brushes/combs, hats, and towels
Remove wet swimsuits asap
Wear sandals/rubber shoes in communal areas
No isolation needed once tx begun
Chronic can lead to cellulitis |
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Term
| Contact dermatitis is caused by |
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Definition
Direct contact with agents in environment to which a person is hypersensitive
Epidermis becomes inflamed & damaged by repeated contact with irritant; common causes are detergents, soaps, plants, latex, jewelery |
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Term
| Clinical manifestations of Contact Dermatitis are |
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Definition
Lesions appear at point of contact with irritant; erythema with papules that sometimes weep a clean fluid
Person c/o burning, pain, pruritis and edema; scratch marks may be noted due to itching |
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Term
| Diagnostic tests of Contact Dermatitis are |
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Definition
History to ID causative agent
Elevated serum IgE & eosinphiles |
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