NRNP 6540 Quiz - Week 3 Knowledge Check 2022 / 2023

Tinea pedis is also known as “athlete’s foot.” What is the most common presentation of athlete’s foot? According to the CDC, athlete's foot is typically characterized by skin fissures or scales that can be red and itchy. Additionally, tinea pedis is a common dermatophyte infection and can present with many different signs and symptoms. It may present in classic ringworm pattern, involve interdigitally, and in the soles of the foot. 1. Interdigital - Erythema and scaling between the 4th and 5th toes, although any digit can be affected. 2. Mocassin type - Affects entire sole and chronic silvery white scale may also occur in the palms of the hand. The creases of the palms and the soles are thickened and the creases are white. 3. Vesicular-type - Appears on the sole or top of the foot. Blisters may involve remote site. 2. Describe the etiology of lymphedema. The swelling that results from lymphedema is nonpitting. It may be primarily due to congenital or inherited conditions, or secondary caused by damage to the lymphatic system, cancers (usually breast, ovarian, and prostate), infection, inflammation, or obesity.