Burns
What is the Rule of Nines?
A lesion that is flat, pigmented, well defined, and < 1 cm.
What is a macule?
Diphtheria is this type of infection.
What is a bacterial infection?
Hormone that helps the body use the energy from sugar, starches and other foods
What is insulin?
An alteration in cell function resulting from the overproduction of immature and nonfunctional cells.
What is cancer?
Classified as a superficial burn injury.
What is a first degree burn?
A lesion that is elevated, well defined, < 1 cm.
What is a papule?
Influenza is this type of infection?
What is a viral infection?
A chronic illness characterized by increased levels of blood glucose.
What is diabetes mellitus?
These grow faster because pediatric body tissues are normally in a state of rapid growth and high metabolic rate.
What are childhood cancers?
If the patient is a child, look for signs of abuse.
What is a pediatric consideration?
A lesion that is elevated, up to 1 cm., contains fluid and is blister-like.
What is a vesicle?
Wet diapers left on the skin can lead to this type of contact dermatitis.
What is diaper rash?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
What are cardinal signs of DM?
Abnormal, uncontrolled proliferation of WBCs.
What is leukemia?
Burns that encircle an extremity, the chest or the abdomen.
What is a circumferential burn?
A lesion that is elevated, larger than 1 cm., contains fluid, and is a blister.
What is a bulla?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome, in an extreme state, should be treated as this.
What is considered a dermatological emergency?
Short stature, normal body proportions, normal intelligence.
What is the result of deficient anterior pituitary hormone?
This white glare of the eye may be noticed after a flash picture is taken.
What is retinoblastoma?
History of the events, time of injury, where the injury occurred including if in an enclosed space, loss of consciousness, causative agent/mechanism of burn, how long the patient was exposed to the burn source, etc.
What the burn history should include?
A lesion that is pus filled, elevated, and well defined.
What is a pustule?
Scabies, especially present in crowded living conditions.
What is a contagious mite infection?
Daily testing that reveals blood sugar levels.
What is blood glucose testing?
Alopecia, nausea, vomiting, and bone marrow depression.
What are side effects of chemotherapy?