NU185 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
What is psoriasis? - (answer)Scaly patches on the skin from overproduction of keratin
What is dermatitis? - (answer)inflammation of the skin (internal or external)
What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for? - (answer)Risk for bacterial infections from scratching
How is dermatitis treated? - (answer)topical steroids and moisturisers, photochemotherapy
Interventions for dermatitis - (answer)- Avoid triggers ( fabrics, harsh chemicals)
- Topical Steroids
- Avoidance of oil-based products/perfumes
- Antihistamines
- Compresses and baths-moisturize
- Immunosuppressive
- Avoid scratching
- Loose fitting & cotton clothing
Side effects of antihistamines - (answer)drowsiness, dry mouth
Side effects of anti inflammatorys - (answer)Infection, immune system is compressed
Maceration - (answer)softening of tissue due to prolonged moisture
Sheer injury - (answer)injuries that result from the skin being drug on a surface
, NU185 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
Intertrigo - (answer)rash of the body folds (chafing)
Risk factors of intertrigo - (answer)Candida albicans (yeast) or bacteria infection
pruritus - (answer)itching of the skin with or without a rash
Causes of Pruritus - (answer)-Dry skin
-Allergy (hives)
-Eczema
Cellulitis - (answer)infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth and tenderness
erythema - (answer)redness of the skin
Furuncles - (answer)skin abscess of hair follicle (boil)
Carbuncles - (answer)A group of boils, multiple heads
Treatments of bacterial infections of skin (boils) - (answer)-Warm compresses
-Incision & drainage
-Systemic antibiotics
herpes simplex virus type 1 - (answer)the form of herpes that generates cold sores or fever blisters
around the mouth
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
What is psoriasis? - (answer)Scaly patches on the skin from overproduction of keratin
What is dermatitis? - (answer)inflammation of the skin (internal or external)
What is a patient with dermatitis at risk for? - (answer)Risk for bacterial infections from scratching
How is dermatitis treated? - (answer)topical steroids and moisturisers, photochemotherapy
Interventions for dermatitis - (answer)- Avoid triggers ( fabrics, harsh chemicals)
- Topical Steroids
- Avoidance of oil-based products/perfumes
- Antihistamines
- Compresses and baths-moisturize
- Immunosuppressive
- Avoid scratching
- Loose fitting & cotton clothing
Side effects of antihistamines - (answer)drowsiness, dry mouth
Side effects of anti inflammatorys - (answer)Infection, immune system is compressed
Maceration - (answer)softening of tissue due to prolonged moisture
Sheer injury - (answer)injuries that result from the skin being drug on a surface
, NU185 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING-SAN ANTONIO.
Intertrigo - (answer)rash of the body folds (chafing)
Risk factors of intertrigo - (answer)Candida albicans (yeast) or bacteria infection
pruritus - (answer)itching of the skin with or without a rash
Causes of Pruritus - (answer)-Dry skin
-Allergy (hives)
-Eczema
Cellulitis - (answer)infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth and tenderness
erythema - (answer)redness of the skin
Furuncles - (answer)skin abscess of hair follicle (boil)
Carbuncles - (answer)A group of boils, multiple heads
Treatments of bacterial infections of skin (boils) - (answer)-Warm compresses
-Incision & drainage
-Systemic antibiotics
herpes simplex virus type 1 - (answer)the form of herpes that generates cold sores or fever blisters
around the mouth
