PEDIATRIC SKIN CONDITIONS AND BURN MANAGEMENT:
KEY CONCEPTS AND CARE |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, What are the goals of nursing care for pediatric skin conditions? Answer: Identify skin
conditions, describe signs/symptoms, and provide treatment.
What are the childhood differences in the integumentary system? Answer: Infants have less
subcutaneous fat, a thinner epidermis, and thermoregulation issues can arise during puberty.
What is Miliaria? Answer: Also known as 'prickly heat rash,' it is caused by blocked sweat
glands due to excess heat and moisture.
What are the manifestations of Miliaria? Answer: Tiny, pinhead-sized, reddened papules with
occasional clear vesicles, often accompanied by itching.
What triggers Miliaria in infants? Answer: Hot weather and sleeping in overheated rooms.
What nursing care is recommended for Miliaria? Answer: Baths, keeping nails short, and
dressing in cotton clothing.
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Answer: An inflammation of the skin involving sebaceous
glands, characterized by thick, yellow, oily scales.
What is another name for Seborrheic Dermatitis in newborns? Answer: Cradle cap.
What treatment is recommended for Seborrheic Dermatitis? Answer: Regular shampooing with
nonmedicated shampoo and applying baby oil to soften scales.
What is Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: A contact dermatitis resulting from prolonged skin contact
with urine and feces.
What are the signs of Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: Erythema (redness) in the diaper area, which
may progress to a beefy red rash indicating a Candida infection.
What preventive measures can be taken for Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: Frequent diaper
changes, airing out the skin, and using topical barrier creams.
What is the treatment for Diaper Yeast infections? Answer: Topical antifungal creams such as
Nystatin.
What is Impetigo? Answer: A highly contagious bacterial skin infection caused by
staphylococci or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
What are the common manifestations of Impetigo? Answer: Red papules that become vesicles,
rupture, and form honey-like crusts.
What nursing care is required for a child with Impetigo? Answer: Administer oral or topical
antibiotics and instruct parents to wash lesions regularly.
What complications can arise from Impetigo? Answer: Nephritis and further skin infections due
to scratching.
What is the role of systemic antibiotics in treating Impetigo? Answer: They are administered to
eliminate the bacterial infection.
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KEY CONCEPTS AND CARE |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What are the goals of nursing care for pediatric skin conditions? Answer: Identify skin
conditions, describe signs/symptoms, and provide treatment.
What are the childhood differences in the integumentary system? Answer: Infants have less
subcutaneous fat, a thinner epidermis, and thermoregulation issues can arise during puberty.
What is Miliaria? Answer: Also known as 'prickly heat rash,' it is caused by blocked sweat
glands due to excess heat and moisture.
What are the manifestations of Miliaria? Answer: Tiny, pinhead-sized, reddened papules with
occasional clear vesicles, often accompanied by itching.
What triggers Miliaria in infants? Answer: Hot weather and sleeping in overheated rooms.
What nursing care is recommended for Miliaria? Answer: Baths, keeping nails short, and
dressing in cotton clothing.
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Answer: An inflammation of the skin involving sebaceous
glands, characterized by thick, yellow, oily scales.
What is another name for Seborrheic Dermatitis in newborns? Answer: Cradle cap.
What treatment is recommended for Seborrheic Dermatitis? Answer: Regular shampooing with
nonmedicated shampoo and applying baby oil to soften scales.
What is Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: A contact dermatitis resulting from prolonged skin contact
with urine and feces.
What are the signs of Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: Erythema (redness) in the diaper area, which
may progress to a beefy red rash indicating a Candida infection.
What preventive measures can be taken for Diaper Dermatitis? Answer: Frequent diaper
changes, airing out the skin, and using topical barrier creams.
What is the treatment for Diaper Yeast infections? Answer: Topical antifungal creams such as
Nystatin.
What is Impetigo? Answer: A highly contagious bacterial skin infection caused by
staphylococci or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
What are the common manifestations of Impetigo? Answer: Red papules that become vesicles,
rupture, and form honey-like crusts.
What nursing care is required for a child with Impetigo? Answer: Administer oral or topical
antibiotics and instruct parents to wash lesions regularly.
What complications can arise from Impetigo? Answer: Nephritis and further skin infections due
to scratching.
What is the role of systemic antibiotics in treating Impetigo? Answer: They are administered to
eliminate the bacterial infection.
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