MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 1 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% GRADED EXPERT
SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. What is scabies?: -A highly contagious mite infestation
2. Risk factors of scabies: -Overcrowding
-Conditions of poverty
-Poor hygiene, malnutrition
3. What is the mode of transmission for scabies?: -Close personal contact
4. Subjective symptoms for scabies: -Itching, worse at night and often does not respond to treatment
-Some will have rash, some will not
-Children may be irritable and have changes in feeding
-Close contacts may have similar symptoms
5. What are common areas for scabies infection?: -Webs of fingers
-Wrists
-Axillary folds
-Periumbilical
-Pelvic girdle
-Penis
-Ankles
6. Objective symptoms for scabies: -Early sign: small 1-2mm red papules
-Excoriation from itching, crusting, scaling
-Intraepidermal burrows, lichenification
-Burrows will be white with black specks
,7. Diagnostic tests for scabies: -Burrow Ink Test: where excess ink will concentrate in the mite tunnel -Burrow
scraping
8. Management of scabies: -Whole household needs to be treated
-Permethrin 5% cream leave on for 8-12 hours, rinse off, repeat in 1 week
-Ivermectin 200mcg/kg x 1 and then repeat in 1-2 weeks in conjunction with topical cream
-Antihistamines, topical steroids for itching (triamcinolone 0.1% BID x 7 days)
-If concurrent bacterial infection then Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin for 7-10 days
9. Follow-up for scabies: -1 week following initial treatment
-Derm referral for consistent scabetic nodules of crustosa
10. Patient education for scabies: -Trim fingernails to prevent re-infestation -Do not exceed recommended exposure
time for creams
-Itching can continue for up to 1 week
-Wash bed sheets and clothing in hot soapy water
11. Risk factors for lice (pediculosis): -School-age children
-Homeless, crowded conditions
12. Mode of transmission for lice: -Close personal contact
13. Subjective symptoms of lice: -Intense itching in areas of the body preferred by the lice type -Itching worse at
night
-Children may be restless, irritable, trouble concentrating
14. Objective findings of lice: -Small 2-3mm red macules/papules that are itchy
-Hive like reaction in some patients
-Excoriation on scalp from itching
-Nits found on hair shafts
, -Lice are 6 legged wingless insects
15. Management of lice: -Treat patient and close contacts
-Shampoo/creams/rinses containing benzyl alcohol, Ivermectin, Permethrin, spinosad are commonly used
-Manual delousing and nit removal using fine toothed comb
-Petroleum jelly, mayo/tea tree oil/olive oil left on overnight with showercap
-Secondary bacterial treatment use Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin for 7-10 days
16. Follow-up for lice: -Uncomplicated infestations do not require follow-up
-Follow-up in 1 week if symptoms persist
17. Patient education for lice: -Do not share hats, combs, scarves, towels, or bedding
-Combs and brushes should be washed in hot, soapy water and air dry
-When using shampoo: do not exceed exposure time, rinse over the sink
-Itching can continue for up to 1 week
-Do not need to treat pets
-Bedclothes and sheets should be washed in hot soapy water and dried in a hot dryer, vacuum carpets/upholstery
-Children can return to school after treatment, screen weekly
18. Risk factors for candidiasis: -Any age/gender
-HIV/AIDS
-DM
-Corticosteroid use
19. Cardinal sign and symptom of candidiasis: -Itching and burning
-Bright red rash with macules or satellite lesions seen on the borders
-Other symptoms based on the area of infection
SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. What is scabies?: -A highly contagious mite infestation
2. Risk factors of scabies: -Overcrowding
-Conditions of poverty
-Poor hygiene, malnutrition
3. What is the mode of transmission for scabies?: -Close personal contact
4. Subjective symptoms for scabies: -Itching, worse at night and often does not respond to treatment
-Some will have rash, some will not
-Children may be irritable and have changes in feeding
-Close contacts may have similar symptoms
5. What are common areas for scabies infection?: -Webs of fingers
-Wrists
-Axillary folds
-Periumbilical
-Pelvic girdle
-Penis
-Ankles
6. Objective symptoms for scabies: -Early sign: small 1-2mm red papules
-Excoriation from itching, crusting, scaling
-Intraepidermal burrows, lichenification
-Burrows will be white with black specks
,7. Diagnostic tests for scabies: -Burrow Ink Test: where excess ink will concentrate in the mite tunnel -Burrow
scraping
8. Management of scabies: -Whole household needs to be treated
-Permethrin 5% cream leave on for 8-12 hours, rinse off, repeat in 1 week
-Ivermectin 200mcg/kg x 1 and then repeat in 1-2 weeks in conjunction with topical cream
-Antihistamines, topical steroids for itching (triamcinolone 0.1% BID x 7 days)
-If concurrent bacterial infection then Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin for 7-10 days
9. Follow-up for scabies: -1 week following initial treatment
-Derm referral for consistent scabetic nodules of crustosa
10. Patient education for scabies: -Trim fingernails to prevent re-infestation -Do not exceed recommended exposure
time for creams
-Itching can continue for up to 1 week
-Wash bed sheets and clothing in hot soapy water
11. Risk factors for lice (pediculosis): -School-age children
-Homeless, crowded conditions
12. Mode of transmission for lice: -Close personal contact
13. Subjective symptoms of lice: -Intense itching in areas of the body preferred by the lice type -Itching worse at
night
-Children may be restless, irritable, trouble concentrating
14. Objective findings of lice: -Small 2-3mm red macules/papules that are itchy
-Hive like reaction in some patients
-Excoriation on scalp from itching
-Nits found on hair shafts
, -Lice are 6 legged wingless insects
15. Management of lice: -Treat patient and close contacts
-Shampoo/creams/rinses containing benzyl alcohol, Ivermectin, Permethrin, spinosad are commonly used
-Manual delousing and nit removal using fine toothed comb
-Petroleum jelly, mayo/tea tree oil/olive oil left on overnight with showercap
-Secondary bacterial treatment use Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin for 7-10 days
16. Follow-up for lice: -Uncomplicated infestations do not require follow-up
-Follow-up in 1 week if symptoms persist
17. Patient education for lice: -Do not share hats, combs, scarves, towels, or bedding
-Combs and brushes should be washed in hot, soapy water and air dry
-When using shampoo: do not exceed exposure time, rinse over the sink
-Itching can continue for up to 1 week
-Do not need to treat pets
-Bedclothes and sheets should be washed in hot soapy water and dried in a hot dryer, vacuum carpets/upholstery
-Children can return to school after treatment, screen weekly
18. Risk factors for candidiasis: -Any age/gender
-HIV/AIDS
-DM
-Corticosteroid use
19. Cardinal sign and symptom of candidiasis: -Itching and burning
-Bright red rash with macules or satellite lesions seen on the borders
-Other symptoms based on the area of infection
