Hygiene

Question 1

Dry Skin

Answer 1

Flaky, rough texture on exposed areas.
Treatment: use moisturizing lotion to aid healing process and form protective barrier to help maintain fluid within skin.

Question 2

Skin Rashes

Answer 2

Skin eruption may result from overexposure to sun or moisture or from allergic reaction.
Treatment: wash thoroughly and apply antiseptic spray or lotion to prevent further itching and aid healing process.

Question 3

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of skin; abrupt onset (erythema, pruritus, pain, appearance of scaly, oozing lesions
Treatment: remove contributing agent and apply OTC topical steroids or calamine lotion.

Question 4

Abrasion

Answer 4

Scraping or rubbing away of epidermis; results in localized bleeding and weeping of serous fluid.
Treatment: wash abrasion with mild soap and water. Do not use bandage can increase infection rate by retaining moisture.

Question 5

Callus

Answer 5

Thickened portion of epidermis, consisting of mass of horny, keratotic cells; usually flat and painless.
Treatment: use pumice stone to remove callus after softened. Apply creams or lotions to reduce recurrence.

Question 6

Corn

Answer 6

Keratosis caused by friction and pressure over bony prominence; usually cone shaped, round, and raised; with painful core.
Treatment: Use oval corn pads carefully because they increase pressure on toes and reduce circulation. If severe enough surgery may be required.

Question 7

Plantar Warts

Answer 7

Fungating lesion that appears on sole of foot; caused by papillomavirus.
Treatment: topical applications of acids, cryotherapy, or laser therapy ordered by a HCP.

Question 8

Tinea Pedis

Answer 8

Fungal infection of foot

Treatment: HCP May order griseofulvin, miconazole nitrate, or tolnaftate

Question 9

Pediculosis Corporis

Answer 9

Pediculosis Corporis (body lice)
Treatment: thoroughly bathe and apply lotion eliminating lice. Bag infested clothing until they can be washed.

Question 10

Pediculosis Pubis

Answer 10

Found in pubic hair

Treatment: shave hair off affected areas; cleanse and check for body lice

Question 11

Ingrown Toenail

Answer 11

Toenail or fingernail growing inward into soft tissue around nail; results from improper nail trimming, poor shoe fit, or heredity.
Treatment: frequent warm soaks in antiseptic solution and removal of portion of nails that has grown into skin.

Question 12

Paronychia

Answer 12

Inflammation of issue surrounding nail after hangnail or other injury.
Treatment: warm compresses or soaks and local application of antibiotic ointments

Question 13

Toenail fungus

Answer 13

Results from excess moisture, use of artificial nails.

Treatment: fungicide, wear clean dry footwear

Question 14

Clubbing of Nails

Answer 14

Change in the structure of fingernails of toenails in which the finger and nail takes on the appearance of an upside-down spoon.

Question 15

Maseration

Answer 15

Skin breakdown

Question 16

Pruritic

Answer 16

Itchy

Question 17

Idiopathic

Answer 17

Unknown

Question 18

Dexterity

Answer 18

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

Question 19

Denture stomatitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the oral mucosa in contact with a denture surface

Question 20

Effleurage

Answer 20

The long, light, gliding strokes used in a massage.