NU185 exam 2 /NU185 EXAM LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NU185 exam 2 /NU185 EXAM LATEST
UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



What is psoriasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scaly patches on the
skin from overproduction of keratin


What is dermatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the
skin (internal or external)


What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Risk for bacterial infections from scratching


How is dermatitis treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-topical
steroids and moisturisers, photochemotherapy


Interventions for dermatitis - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-
drowsiness, dry mouth


Side effects of anti inflammatorys - CORRECT ANSWER-
Infection, immune system is compressed


Maceration - CORRECT ANSWER-softening of tissue due to
prolonged moisture


Sheer injury - CORRECT ANSWER-injuries that result from the
skin being drug on a surface


Intertrigo - CORRECT ANSWER-rash of the body folds
(chafing)

, Risk factors of intertrigo - CORRECT ANSWER-Candida
albicans (yeast) or bacteria infection


pruritus - CORRECT ANSWER-itching of the skin with or
without a rash


Causes of Pruritus - CORRECT ANSWER--Dry skin
-Allergy (hives)
-Eczema


Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER-infection of the skin
characterized by erythema, warmth and tenderness


erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-redness of the skin


Furuncles - CORRECT ANSWER-skin abscess of hair follicle
(boil)


Carbuncles - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of boils, multiple
heads