Skin U In Flashcards

(23 cards)

1
Q

Snake 🐍 😬 cause what?

A

Serious systemic rxn

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2
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Treatment for 🐍 bite

A

Remove restive clothing
No caffeine and alcohol
Make a tonique- remove if u πŸ‘€ swelling
Rest victim < venom circulation
Get to πŸ₯

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3
Q

MRSA- Nasal Swab for who?

A

πŸ‘§ community
Close contact sports
Returning patients
Equipment sharing
Skin to skin contact
B4 surgery

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4
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MRSA
+ swab
Treatment includes?

A

Isolate patient
Contact precautions
Can spread to others via skin and articles

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5
Q

MRSA can lead to?

A

Infected bloodβ€”> sepsis–> organ failure = death 😡

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6
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MRSA
culture & Sensitivity of skin /wound positive so we….

A

Standard+ contact precautions
πŸ‘€ signs of sepsis/organ failure
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY

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7
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles) treatment

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Antiviral meds
Light cool room + cotton clothing
No scratching/rubbing
Anti viral meds
Vaccine for 50+
Measures 2 keep skin clean + prevent infection
Teach about topical treatment
Astringent compression
Isolate client
Air mattresse & bed cradle
Assess for skin & πŸ‘ infection
Skin necrosis

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8
Q

Cellulitis -strep or straph group A
Assessment

A

Pain + tenderness
Edema fever warmth + Erythemia

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9
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Where cellulitis occurs?

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Dermis & hypodermis

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10
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Treatment for cellulitis

A

Antibiotics
Antibacterial creams, gels, dressing
Warm compress
Rest area

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11
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Erysipelas

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Acute fast spreading group A streptococcus infection. Any break in skin integrity

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12
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Posion ivy
Posion oak
Posion sumac
Assessment

A

Contact dermatitis- papulosvesular lesions
Pruritus

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13
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Ivy oak sumac posion intervention

A

Clean area ASAP
Keep COOL/WET compress
Anti itch cream

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14
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Bites & Sting

A

Req emergency room
Tetanus prophylaxis βœ”

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15
Q

BrownπŸ•· bites

A

Use 🧊 to βœ‹ venom activity
Topical antiseptic and Antibiotics

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16
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Black ⚫widow πŸ•·

A

Ice
Hospital πŸ₯

17
Q

Trantulas

A

Use sticky tape for barbed hair removal
Irrigate eyes with saline
Elevate + immobilize to γ€Š swelling and pain
Antihistamines & topical or systemic corticosteroids

18
Q

πŸ¦‚ sting what patient experiences?

A

Vemom = pain, inflammation & systemic rxn

19
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πŸ¦‚ sting treatment

A

Analgesics
Wound care
Supportive treatment

20
Q

Black πŸ¦‚ sting

A

Anti venom or FATAL systemic rxn = neurotoxin >

21
Q

🐝 & wasps sting

A

Wheal & Flare RXN
Remove stingerβœ”
Use tweezers ❎ bust venom sac

22
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🐝 and wasp Allergic rxn

A

Hives pruritus swollen πŸ’‹ and πŸ‘… = ANAPHYLAXIS–> πŸ₯
Epi πŸ–Š for intramuscular use & get 2 injectors + replacement post use

23
Q

What is Frostbite?

A

Damage tissue and blood vessels fingers toes face nose ears. Due to prolonged cold πŸ₯Ά exposure