skin- NURS 117 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: shinglespatho
Answer: reactivation of dormant varicella-zoster virus after a previous chickenpox infection. virus remains
latent in nerve tissue until reactivated
Question 2: shinglesprimary population at risk
Answer: patients with previous chickenpox infection, older adults, immunocompromised patients
Question 3: shinglesdisease progression
Answer: acute viral infection, usually resolves with treatment, may progress to post-herpetic neuralgia if not
treated early
Question 4: shinglessigns and symptoms
Answer: pain, burning, tingling, vesicular rash, fever, malaise, itching
Question 5: shinglesassessment
Answer: assess rash location, identify unilateral dermatomal vesicular rash, document appearance and
progression, monitor for secondary or systemic infection, assess pain severity
Question 6: shinglesnursing interventions
Answer: start antiviral therapy within 72 hours, administer pain medications, maintain appropriate isolation
precautions, provide skin care, promotes comfort measures
Question 7: shinglesisolation precautions
Answer: contact precautions if lesions are open. gloves, gown if touching lesions or linens. if lesions are dry
and completely covered, standard precautions may be adequate in outpatient settings
Question 8: disseminated shingles
Answer: occurring in more than one area (dermatome) of the body
Question 9: disseminated shinglesisolation precautions
Answer: airborne + contact precautions, N95 respirator, gloves, gown, negative pressure room
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Question 1: shinglespatho
Answer: reactivation of dormant varicella-zoster virus after a previous chickenpox infection. virus remains
latent in nerve tissue until reactivated
Question 2: shinglesprimary population at risk
Answer: patients with previous chickenpox infection, older adults, immunocompromised patients
Question 3: shinglesdisease progression
Answer: acute viral infection, usually resolves with treatment, may progress to post-herpetic neuralgia if not
treated early
Question 4: shinglessigns and symptoms
Answer: pain, burning, tingling, vesicular rash, fever, malaise, itching
Question 5: shinglesassessment
Answer: assess rash location, identify unilateral dermatomal vesicular rash, document appearance and
progression, monitor for secondary or systemic infection, assess pain severity
Question 6: shinglesnursing interventions
Answer: start antiviral therapy within 72 hours, administer pain medications, maintain appropriate isolation
precautions, provide skin care, promotes comfort measures
Question 7: shinglesisolation precautions
Answer: contact precautions if lesions are open. gloves, gown if touching lesions or linens. if lesions are dry
and completely covered, standard precautions may be adequate in outpatient settings
Question 8: disseminated shingles
Answer: occurring in more than one area (dermatome) of the body
Question 9: disseminated shinglesisolation precautions
Answer: airborne + contact precautions, N95 respirator, gloves, gown, negative pressure room
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