Dermatological Disorders Online Module Quiz

An NA is taking care of a client who is experiencing general pruritis. The nurse will intervene when which of the following is observed?

• The NA uses warm water with mild soap during a bed bath.

• The NA gives the client a cold compress.

• The NA rubs the client dry after a bed bath.

• The client uses an emollient after the NA completes the bed bath.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Herpes Zoster

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(b) Herpes Simplex Type 1

• unilateral blisters

• chronically recurrent

• pain follows a nerve

• spread by direct contact

• blister on nose, lip, oral mucosa

• varicella-zoster virus

A group of diseases caused by a fungus infection

A client walks into the clinic experiencing an inflammatory reaction on their skin. Which statement by the nurse best helps identify the cause of the reaction?

• "Did you change any soaps or detergents recently?"

• "Have you experienced any pruritus or burning?"

• "Have you used any cool dressings to help with the irritation?"

• "Are you experiencing any pain?"

The nurse takes care of a client with Psoriasis. What treatment plan will the nurse educate the client on? Select all that apply.

• Use bath oils and a soft brush to gently remove scales

• Use emollient creams to soften thick scales

• Apply topical agents only when areas are inflamed

• Use corticosteroids for severe flare-ups

• Photochemotherapy can be used to decrease cellular proliferation

A client with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is in the hospital undergoing treatment. What will the nurse do to help decrease risk for infection?

• Administer IV solution

• Perform strict asepsis during skin care

• Educate the client on keratoconjunctivitis

• Assess client's IV access daily

Draw a way clients can help decrease the risk for skin cancer.