Immunizations/
Communicable disease
Communicable disease
Many childhood infections and communicable disease involve this which can be used to assist in the diagnosis of the virus
What is a rash?
Skin scrapings placed on a slide and prepared with potassium chloride may be evaluated microscopically to determine the Prescence of
What is fungus?
Many bacterial and viral infections can be prevented by __________?
What is vaccination?
Nurses play a key role in educating the public on the importance of
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Children with this color skin tend to have more pronounced cutaneous reactions.
What is dark skin children.
Cat-scratch disease and rabies are types of
What is zoonotic infections.
The infant's epidermis is thinner, when does the child's thickness and characteristics reach adult levels?
When is in the late teenage years?
Always obtain the specimen before administering antibiotics is the rule when collecting this test.
What is blood cultures?
A protective mechanism the body uses to fight infection
What is fever.
Most bacterial skin infections are caused by
What is Staphylococcus aureus and group A B-hemolytic streptococcus?
Diseases transmitted by ticks; mosquitoes are called?
What are vector-borne diseases?
Keeping the skin well moisturized is a key intervention in the management of these two conditions
What is atopic dermatitis and psoriasis?
This is the single most important factor to reduce the spread of acute viral or bacterial conjunctivitis
What is hand washing?
Which nursing intervention is important when caring for a febrile child with an infection or communicable illness.
What is promoting proper fluid balance and reducing temperature?
Pruritic rashes are seen in which skin disorder?
What is contact and atopic dermatitis.
STIs are a major health concern for
Who is adolescence?
The focus of nursing management for the burned child includes rehabilitation, prevention of infection and ________________?
What is pain management?
Appropriate ______ is of particular importance in integumentary disorders
What is appropriate hygiene?
Proper education must be given to caregivers when administering this group of medication. Education should include appropriate dosing, concentration, dosing interval, and use of proper measuring device
What is antipyretics?
Sebum production increases in the preadolescent and adolescent years, contributing to the development of
What is acne?
Infants and young children are more susceptible to infection due to what two reasons
What is immature immune system and incomplete immunizations?
Erythema multiforme or urticaria results in this response.
What is Hypersensitivity?
Parasites frequently seen in children are _______ and ______?
What are scabies and head lice?
A systemic overresponse to infection resulting from bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites, can lead to septic shock
What is sepsis?
Honey-colored crusting is common in which skin disorder?
What is impetigo?