Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 1, 3rd Ed. | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Skin Anatomy
- Epidermis
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Dendritic Cells
- Merkel Cells
- Dermis
- Sweat Glands
- Hair Follicles
- Sebaceous Glands
- Hypodermis
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
- Pruritic Vesicles
- Inflammatory Skin Rash
- Cheeks in Children
- Skin Flexural Areas
- Associated with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
- Tacrolimus
- Moisturizers
- Corticosteroids
- Phototherapy
- Avoid Triggers
- Antihistamines
Candida Albicans
- Fungi
- Yeast with Pseudohyphae at 20 Degrees C
- Germ Tube Formation at 37 Degrees C
- Pruritic Vaginitis
- White Cottage Cheese Discharge
- Fiery Red Mucosa
- Diabetics
- Antibiotic Use
- Esophageal Thrush in Immunocompromised
- Diaper Rash
- Endocarditis in IV Drug Users
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea versicolor)
- Lipid-Dependent Fungus
- Fatty Acids Damage Melanocytes
- Malassezia Furfur
- Hot, Humid Weather
- Hypopigmentation
- Hyperpigmented Patches
- Spaghetti and Meatball Appearance on KOH Prep
- Fragmented Hyphae with Clusters of Yeast
- Topical or Oral Antifungals
- Selenium Sulfide
- Zinc
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- Vesicles Ooze and Crust
- Pruritus
- Centripetal
- Varicella Immunization
- Skin Care to Minimize Itching
- Isolate until Vesicles Crust
Lyme Disease
- Transmitted by Ticks (Vector-borne)
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Bulls Eye Rash (Erythema Migrans)
- Joint Pain and Stiffness
- Facial Paralysis
- Antibiotics
- Prevention
Borrelia burgdorferi
- Lyme Disease
- Spirochete
- Dark-field Microscopy
- Giemsa Stain
- Silver Stain
- White-footed Mouse
- Ixodes Tick
- Babesia
- Anaplasmosis
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Erythema Migrans
- Bulls Eye Rash
- Bilateral Bell's Palsy
- Conduction Defects
- Arthropathy
- Doxycycline
- Ceftriaxone
Scabies
- Sarcoptes Scabiei Mite
- Pruritus
- Papules with Burrows
- Webs of Fingers and Toes
- Axilla and Nipples
- Skin Scraping
- Dermoscopy
- Mites and Eggs on Magnification
- Permethrin Cream
- Oral Ivermectin
- Lindane Cream
- Wash All Linens In Hot Water
Types of Wound Healing
- Acute
- Chronic
- Primary Intention
- Approximated Edges
- Secondary Intention
- Edges Not Approximated
- Tertiary Intention
- Delayed Closure due to Infection and Necrosis
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
- Enveloped
- Double Stranded DNA
- Linear
- Type 1 HSV
- Gingivostomatitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Encephalitis of Temporal Lobes
- Latent in Trigeminal Ganglia
- Type 2 HSV
- Genital Vesicles
- Neonatal Herpes
- TORCHES
- Latent in Sacral Ganglia
- Tzanck Test
- Multinucleated Giant Cells
- Cowdry A Inclusions
- Acyclovir
Genital Herpes
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV)
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Oral or Genital Lesions
- Vesicles in Clusters
- Pain
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Acyclovir
- Valacyclovir
- Famciclovir
- Infectious During Recurrences
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Linear, Unilateral Rash Along a Dermatome
- Pruritus
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Acyclovir
- Analgesics
- Gabapentin
- Contagious Vesicles
- Shingrix
Psoriasis
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
- Defined Red Salmon Plaques
- Silvery Scales
- Extensor Surfaces
- Bleeding when Removed
- Auspitz Sign
- Pruritus
- Nail Changes
- Munro Microabscesses
- Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
- Retinoids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Tar
- Immunosuppressants
Interventions for Impaired Skin Integrity
- Signs of Skin Breakdown
- Pain
- Redness
- Decreased Skin Turgor
- Bleeding
- Bony Prominences
- Reposition Q2H
- Pressure Relief
- Maintain Clean and Dry Skin
- Adequate Nutrition and Hydration
Methotrexate
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cancer
- Medical Abortion
- Folic Acid Analog
- Inhibits Dihydrofolate Reductase
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Myelosuppression is Treated with Leucovorin Rescue (Folinic Acid)
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Teratogenic
- Mucositis
Tetracyclines Overview
- End in "-cycline"
- Bacteriostatic
- Infectious Diseases
- Acne
- Periodontal Disease
- Avoid Milk, Antacids, Iron
- Sunlight Protection
Aminoglycoside Overview
- End in "-mycin"
- Gentamicin
- Neomycin
- Amikacin
- Tobramycin
- Streptomycin
- Bactericidal
- Severe Gram Negative Infections
- Bowel Surgery Prep
Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene) and Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon)
- Topical Antimicrobial
- Burns
- Open Wound Care
- Mafenide
- Pain
- Acidosis
- Administer Analgesic Prior to Wound Care
Azoles (Ketoconazole)
- "-azole" suffix
- Local and Less Serious Systemic Mycosis
- Inhibits Ergosterol Synthesis
- Inhibits P450
- Liver Dysfunction
- Inhibition of Testosterone Synthesis
Nystatin
- Candidiasis
- Vaginal
- Oral
- Cutaneous
- Polyene
- Binds Ergosterol
- Forms Membrane Pores
- Topical form of Amphotericin B
- Rash
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Guanosine Analog
- Inhibits Viral Replication
- Thymidine Kinase Activation
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Headache
- GI Distress
- CNS Toxicity
- Nephrotoxicity (Crystalline Nephropathy)
- Prevents Recurrent Episodes
- Slow IV Infusion
Types of Burns
- Superficial Thickness
- Sunburn
- Superficial Partial Thickness
- Blisters
- Blanching
- Deep Partial Thickness
- Little or Non-blanching
- Full Thickness
- Waxy White, Yellow or Black
- Decreased Pain
Rule of 9's for Burns
- Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)
- Head
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Upper Back
- Lower Back
- Posterior Leg (each)
- Anterior Leg (each)
- Each Arm
- Genitalia 1%
Parkland Formula
- Burn victims
- 24 hours
- TBSA %
- x Weight (kg)
- x 4
- = Fluid Requirement (in first 24 hrs)
- 1/2 of fluid given in first 8 hours
Burns Assessment
- Stage and Extent of Burn
- Dyspnea
- Singed Nasal Hairs
- Pain
- Initial Decrease Urinary Output
- Paralytic Ileus
- Signs of Inadequate Hydration
- Shock
- Hypothermia
- Hyperkalemia
Burns Considerations
- Maintain Body Temperature
- Increased Risk of Infection
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis
- Curling's Ulcer
- Excision and Grafting
- Adequate Nutrition
- Contractures
Stages of Burn Care
- Resuscitative/Emergent Phase
- Injury to Return of Capillary Permeability
- 48-72 hours
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Acute Phase
- Diuresis to Near Wound Closure
- Wound Closure to Return of Optimal Level
Burns Interventions
- Ensure Airway Patency
- O2
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Dry Sterile Dressing
- Debridement
- Elevate Burned Limbs
- Analgesics
- Silver Sulfadiazine
- Escharotomy
Pressure Ulcers
- Stage 1 - Non-Blanchable Redness
- Stage 2 - Partial Thickness
- Stage 3 - Full Thickness Skin Loss
- Stage 4 - Full Thickness Tissue Loss
- Unstageable
- Possible Deep Tissue Injury
- Skin Color Alterations
- Remove Necrotic Tissue Before Staging
Braden Scale
- Sensory Perception
- Moisture
- Activity
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Friction and Shear
Wound Drainage Types and Devices
- Serous
- Serosanguineous
- Sanguineous
- Purulent
- T-tube
- Penrose
- Jackson-Pratt (JP)
- Hemovac
- Record Drainage Amounts
- Check Device Function