2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review I

2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review I Sample: Abnormalities in nail beds (pt. complains of problem WIT nail beds) Fungal infection (onychomycosis) Thick and yellow or white discoloration of nail bed May separate from the nail bed May report associated discomfort, paresthesia, loss of manual dexterity May lose ability to walk, exercise, wear shoes Cellulitis Swollen, red, and painful to touch Bacterial infection A.K.A. Paronychia Paronychia Hx of nail trauma or manipulation Chronic- repeated exposure to moisture WIT tenderness and mild swelling. Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the lateral and proximal nail folds. Purulent drainage under cuticle. Soft tissue infection around fingernail. Chronic can produce rippling of the nail Leukonychia White spots on nail plate (caused B heavy metal poisoning such as lead, cirrhosis of the liver or chemotherap