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NU185 Exam 2 Study Questions with
Correct Answers Graded A+ 2026
What is psoriasis?
ANSWER: Scaly patches on the skin from overproduction of keratin
What is dermatitis?
ANSWER: Inflammation of the skin (internal or external)
What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for?
ANSWER: Risk for bacterial infections from scratching
How is dermatitis treated?
ANSWER: Topical steroids and moisturizers, photochemotherapy
Interventions for dermatitis
ANSWER:
• Avoid triggers (fabrics, harsh chemicals)
• Topical steroids
• Avoidance of oil-based products/perfumes
• Antihistamines
• Compresses and baths – moisturize
• Immunosuppressive
• Avoid scratching
• Loose fitting & cotton clothing
Side effects of antihistamines
ANSWER: Drowsiness, dry mouth
Side effects of anti-inflammatories
ANSWER: Infection, immune system is compressed
Maceration
ANSWER: Softening of tissue due to prolonged moisture
Sheer injury
ANSWER: Injuries that result from the skin being dragged on a surface
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Intertrigo
ANSWER: Rash of the body folds (chafing)
Risk factors of intertrigo
ANSWER: Candida albicans (yeast) or bacterial infection
Pruritus
ANSWER: Itching of the skin with or without a rash
Causes of Pruritus
ANSWER:
• Dry skin
• Allergy (hives)
• Eczema
Cellulitis
ANSWER: Infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth, and tenderness
Erythema
ANSWER: Redness of the skin
Furuncles
ANSWER: Skin abscess of hair follicle (boil)
Carbuncles
ANSWER: A group of boils, multiple heads
Treatments of bacterial infections of skin (boils)
ANSWER:
• Warm compresses
• Incision & drainage
• Systemic antibiotics
Herpes simplex virus type 1
ANSWER: The form of herpes that generates cold sores or fever blisters around the
mouth
Herpes simplex virus type 2
ANSWER: Sexually transmitted, ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and
NU 185
NU185 Exam 2 Study Questions with
Correct Answers Graded A+ 2026
What is psoriasis?
ANSWER: Scaly patches on the skin from overproduction of keratin
What is dermatitis?
ANSWER: Inflammation of the skin (internal or external)
What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for?
ANSWER: Risk for bacterial infections from scratching
How is dermatitis treated?
ANSWER: Topical steroids and moisturizers, photochemotherapy
Interventions for dermatitis
ANSWER:
• Avoid triggers (fabrics, harsh chemicals)
• Topical steroids
• Avoidance of oil-based products/perfumes
• Antihistamines
• Compresses and baths – moisturize
• Immunosuppressive
• Avoid scratching
• Loose fitting & cotton clothing
Side effects of antihistamines
ANSWER: Drowsiness, dry mouth
Side effects of anti-inflammatories
ANSWER: Infection, immune system is compressed
Maceration
ANSWER: Softening of tissue due to prolonged moisture
Sheer injury
ANSWER: Injuries that result from the skin being dragged on a surface
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Intertrigo
ANSWER: Rash of the body folds (chafing)
Risk factors of intertrigo
ANSWER: Candida albicans (yeast) or bacterial infection
Pruritus
ANSWER: Itching of the skin with or without a rash
Causes of Pruritus
ANSWER:
• Dry skin
• Allergy (hives)
• Eczema
Cellulitis
ANSWER: Infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth, and tenderness
Erythema
ANSWER: Redness of the skin
Furuncles
ANSWER: Skin abscess of hair follicle (boil)
Carbuncles
ANSWER: A group of boils, multiple heads
Treatments of bacterial infections of skin (boils)
ANSWER:
• Warm compresses
• Incision & drainage
• Systemic antibiotics
Herpes simplex virus type 1
ANSWER: The form of herpes that generates cold sores or fever blisters around the
mouth
Herpes simplex virus type 2
ANSWER: Sexually transmitted, ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and
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