wounds
bacteria
viruses
fungus and contact
parasites and other
100

Name the 4 phases of wound healing

Inflammation

Proliferation

Contraction

Maturation

100

This staph infection presents with honey-crusted lesions.

impetigo

100

This viral skin infection causes warts.

veruca

100

This fungal infection affects the scalp.

 

tinea capitis

100

This condition is caused by lice and managed with permethrin or pyrethrin.


pediculosis

200

What classification of wound requires debridement to facilitate removal of debris, cells, and exudate because the healing is taking place inward? 

Secondary intention

200

Sandpaper-like skin, wrinkles, and bullae are signs of this staph infection. 

scalded skin syndrome

200

This virus causes cold sores

 

herpes simplex type 1

200

Also called "ringworm," this infection affects the whole body


tinea corporis 

200

This tick-borne disease can be treated with doxycycline, or amoxicillin if the patient has no permanent teeth


Lyme disease

300

Wound edges are brought together in this type of healing.

primary intention

300

This staph/strep infection of the dermis causes fever, lymphangitis, and bullae lesions.

pyoderma

300

This virus causes genital sores.

herpes simplex type 2

300

This fungal infection is commonly known as jock itch affect the groin only

tinea cruris 

300

This cradle cap condition is treated with antiseborrheic shampoo.


seborrheic dermatitis

400

Name some signs of wound infection? select all :(

A. increased erythema 

B. cool to the touch 

C. edema

D. pain 

E. increased temperature

F. pallor

Increased erythema 

Edema

Pain at site or beyond margins

Increased temperature

400

This staph/strep/H. flu infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissue is marked by warm, red, painful skin.

 cellulitis 

400

This viral infection presents with small dimpled, itchy lesions.

 

molluscum contagiosum

400

This itchy, inflamed skin condition is managed with moisturizers, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and immunomodulators.

 

atopic dermatitis/eczema

400

This fungal diaper rash is treated with topical antifungals, zinc, and keeping the skin dry.

candidiasis/diaper dermatitis 

500

What can nurses do to prevent scratching?

Short fingernails and/or mittens

Use of antipruritic medications

Wet compresses and use of cleansing solutions

500

This MRSA follicle infection causes large lesions and requires incision and drainage.


Furuncle/carbuncle 

500

This viral reactivation causes painful blisters in a dermatomal pattern.

 

herpes zoster or shingles

500

This contact reaction is caused by urushiol from plants like poison ivy.

 

allergic contact dermatitis

500

What is the progression of treating acne? 

Starts with non-drying cleaning and OTC options, then moves to Retin-A and oral medications.