Scabies
Another name for Scabies (pronunciation doesn't matter; spelling does)
Sarcoptes scabiei
What are the key manifestations of pediculosis capitis caused by Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice)?
intense itching, small red bumps on the scalp, and the presence of nits (white specks) on the hair shaft.
What is the rate of onset, peak, and duration of action of Insulin glargine U-100? Is it long-acting, rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting? (5x points)
Onset: 1-4 hr
Peak: None
Duration: 24 hr
Long-acting
What is the most common soft tissue malignancy in children?
Rhabdomyosarcoma
What is Gentamicin used for?
skin infections
What are the key manifestations of scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites?
The key manifestations of scabies include intense itching, especially at night, rash (particularly between fingers, popliteal folds, and inguinal regions), and thin, pencil-like marks on the skin where the mites burrow.
How should nursing interventions be carried out for pediculosis capitis management?
using 1% permethrin shampoo or other prescribed treatments like Spinosad 0.9% topical suspension or benzyl alcohol 5%, removing nits with a nit comb, washing clothing and bedding in hot water, and placing items unable to be laundered in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days.
What did @Renegade.Layah look up on google that @Slayy.dancingRhi also looked up?
"furry gyaaat"
What does FLACC stand for? What age group is it used for? (2x points)
Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability
2 months-7 years
Name both the female and male surgical contraceptive methods
Bilateral/tubal ligation
Vasectomy
How should nursing interventions be carried out for scabies management?
applying a scabicide such as 5% permethrin cream over the entire body to remain on the skin for 8 to 14 hours, repeating the treatment in 1 to 2 weeks, treating the entire family and contacts, washing clothing and bedding in hot water, vacuuming carpets and furniture, and providing calamine lotion or cool compresses for itching relief
What are the risk factors associated with pediculosis capitis infestation?
Risk factors for pediculosis capitis infestation include day care and school environments, overcrowded conditions, and sharing of combs, brushes, or hats with infected individuals.
What neurologic disorder did Mr. Hartung tell us he was diagnosed with when he was younger?
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
What corticosteroid is not indicated for viral meningitis?
Dexamethasone
What TORCH infection is transmitted by droplet infections and is a member of herpes virus family?
cytomegalovirus
What are the risk factors associated with scabies infestation?
long-term care facilities, nursing facilities, day care settings, and any environments where there is close contact with infected individuals or contaminated objects
What diagnostic procedures are used to confirm pediculosis capitis, and what are the expected findings?(2x points)
Based on the presence of lice and nits. Expected findings include small, grayish-tan adult lice without wings and firmly attached nits that resemble dandruff on the hair shaft.
For how long should a child fast prior to a blood draw for a fasting blood glucose test?
8 hours
Separation of the connection between the two hemispheres in the brain
Corpus callosotomy
Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding
Placenta previa
What diagnostic tests are used to confirm scabies, and what are the expected findings during examination? (x2 points)
Diagnostic tests for scabies include examination under a microscope or skin biopsy. Expected findings during examination may include pencil-like marks on the skin indicative of mite burrowing, intense itching, and visible rash in characteristic areas like between fingers, popliteal folds, and inguinal regions.
What are the recommended steps for preventing the spread of pediculosis capitis?
What did Nurse C. say after laughing and saying "so bbg all the answers are wrong" on 4/3/2024 at 12;42 pm?
"ay Dios mio"
What is nasopharyngitis also known as? How long does it persist? (2x points)
Common cold
10-14 days
What nation did the Avatar suffer an attack from before being found by Y/Kerem?
Peanut Nation