integrumentary quiz

Which of the following are true statements regarding cellulitis?

Although not considered to be contagious, the bacteria that cause cellulitis can be spread by direct contact with an open area on a person who has an infection. Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch, or insect bite after the injury occurs and is not cleansed with soap and water. Complications from cellulitis can include sepsis, meningitis, and lymphangitis. The primary treatment for cellulitis includes prompt administration of antibiotics. If the cellulitis is mild, oral antibiotics may be prescribed; if the cellulitis is rapidly spreading or the patient has evidence of a serious infection, intravenous antibiotics may be required.

Which of the following skin disorders is the most serious due to the possibility of an acute respiratory reaction?

Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis

What is the term for an infection of a hair follicle

Folliculitis is an infection of a hair follicle, usually from Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The infection may involve one or several follicles. It often occurs after shaving.

You have a pediatric patient who is being evaluated for a skin rash. The preliminary diagnosis is impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following describes impetigo contagiosa?

Is a highly contagious inflammatory disorder Impetigo contagiosa is a highly contagious inflammatory disorder. It is highly contagious to a person who directly contacts the exudate of a lesion. Impetigo contagiosa is a bacterial skin infection, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus, streptococci, or mixed bacteria. Impetigo contagiosa usually presents with a rash on the patient's face, hands, arms, and legs. Impetigo contagiosa is present in all age groups, but especially children

What is herpes simplex type 2

Is accompanied by flulike symptoms 3 to 4 days after the vesicles erupt Herpes simplex type 2 is accompanied by flulike symptoms 3 to 4 days after the vesicles erupt. Headache, fatigue, myalgia, elevated temperature, and anorexia are common. Herpes simplex type 1 is commonly known as a cold sore. Herpes simplex type 2 usually affects the cervix in women and the penis in men. Herpes simplex type 2 causes lesions in the genital area and is commonly known as genital herpes. The primary mode of transmission is through sexual contact. Herpes simplex type 1 is characterized by a vesicle at the corner of the mouth, lips, or nose

A female patient has come into a dermatology clinic and reports that she had a single 1-inch lesion that was scaly with a raised border and a pink center on her chest. Now, a little more than a week later, she has smaller matching spots of the rash on both sides of her chest. The nurse observes pink, oval-shaped spots that are ¼ to ½ inch across. What condition does the nurse suspect the physician will diagnose?

Pityriasis rosea Pityriasis rosea begins with a single lesion, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, known as a herald patch. This lesion is scaly with a raised border and a pink center, and is typically found on the patient's chest, abdomen, back, groin, or axillae. Seven to 14 days after the initial eruption, smaller matching spots of the rash become widespread on both sides of the body. Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, causes inflammation of the spinal ganglia, and then advances to the skin by way of the peripheral nerves when a patient's resistance to infection has been lowered. Herpes simplex type 1, commonly known as a cold sore, is characterized by a vesicle at the corner of the mouth, on the lips, or on the nose. Impetigo contagiosa consists of macular lesions that rupture and form a dried exudate on the face, hands, arms, and legs

Cultural and ethnic considerations for skin assessment include which of the following?

To assess rashes and skin inflammation in dark-skinned individuals, the nurse should rely on palpation. To assess rashes and skin inflammation in dark-skinned individuals, the nurse should rely on palpation for warmth and induration rather than observation. Baseline skin color should be assessed in areas with the least pigmentation. Examples are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, undersides of the forearms, abdomen, and buttocks. Pallor in black-skinned individuals will appear as ashen or gray. The darker the patient's skin, the more difficult it is to assess for color change. A baseline needs to be established in natural lighting, if possible, or with at least a 60-watt light

The patient with herpes zoster is asking the nurse about her condition. What knowledge does the nurse base patient teaching on?

here is usually a rash that occurs in the thoracic region. The rash usually occurs in the thorax region; vesicles erupt in a line along the involved nerve. The pain experienced by most patients is typically described as burning and knifelike. Herpes zoster usually is not permanently disabling to healthy adults. The greatest risk occurs to patients who have had a lower resistance to infection, such as those on chemotherapy or patients receiving large doses of prednisone, in whom the disease could be fatal due to the patient's compromised immune system. Analgesics are often prescribed for pain, including opioid analgesics. Steroids may be given to decrease inflammation and edema. Lotions may be used to relieve pruritus, and corticosteroids may be used to relieve pruritus and inflammation.