Whats the disease?
What are S/S of dermatitis ?
rash & itching
lesions: scales, crusts, fissures, macules, papules, pustules
Acute or chronic; caused by contact with irritant
Is this contact or seborrheic dermatitis?
contact dermatitis
A slit or crack sore that extends into dermis
fissure
What is a circumferential burn ?
A burn that surrounds an extremity or an area
What is a dry exfoliation of dead epidermis that may develop as a result of inflammatory changes?
scale
Name that disease: pigmented light tan to dark brown patches?
seborrheic keratosis
ringworm of the foot or also known as athlete foot
What is a scab formed by dry serum, pus, or blood?
crust
What diagnostic test would we use if inhalation injury was suspected ?
ABGs
Bronchoscopy
Carboxyhemoglobin levels
When we are in the Emergent Stage for burns what is our number one priority?
ABCs (airway, breathing, circulatio)
What are things you can educate your patient about when having scabies ?
self medicate
warm soapy bath or showers
treat family members
wash all clothing and liens
itching may continue 2 weeks following treatment
What are S/S of pediculosis?
itching
papular rash
presence of lice nite and excreta
What is a closed sac or pouch which consists of semisolid, solid, or liquid material?
cyst
What are characteristics of a partial-thickness:superficial burn?
1st degree burn
red and moist may have blisters
may take one to three weeks to heal
What is a small blister like raised area of skin that contains serous fluid?
vesicle
What are S/S of cellulitis?
warmth
redness
edema
pain
tenderness
fever
lymphadenopathy (inflammation of lymph nodes)
chronic inflammation; excessive production of sebaceous secretions
Is this contact or seborrheic dermatitis?
seborrheic dermatitis
What is a solid elevated lesions that is larger than a papule?
nodule
In which stage of burn care would we focus on if the patient is having a hard time coping?
rehabilitation stage
What is a escharotomy?
incision through the eschar to the superficial fat that allows for expansion of the skin and return of blood flow or chest expansion
What are therapeutic interventions for malignant skin lesions?
chemotherapy
radiation
surgical excision
What are some things you can education you patient about when having pediculosis?
self medicate
remove all nits
clean clothing & objects
inspect family & friends
What is thickening and hardening of skin from continued irritation such as from intense scratching?
Lichenification
What are the best interventions to prevent contractures? Select all that apply
a. Exercise
b. Pressure garments
c. Splints
d. Dressings
e. Position of comfort
a,b,c
For which type of burn should you overestimate the percentage of injury on initial evaluation?
a. Flame
b. Chemical
c. Electrical
d. Contact
c. Electrical