The Child with an Integumentary Disorder Practice Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering pediatric integumentary disorders, including dermatitis, infections, infestations, and environmental skin injuries.

Child Developmental Differences (Skin)

Epidermis is loosely bound to the dermis, skin is thinner with blood vessels closer to the surface, and is more permeable with less pigmentation.

Integumentary Protection Factors

The purposes of the skin include protection, impermeability, heat regulation, and sensation.

Secondary Infection Prevention

General interventions include keeping nails cut short and applying mittens at night to prevent scratching.

Contact Diaper Dermatitis

Inflammation characterized by erythema on convex surfaces of thighs, buttocks, perineum, waist, and lower abdomen, where creases are typically spared.

Candida albicans Infection (Diaper)

Also known as monilia or thrush; characterized by a beefy red rash that extends into creases with satellite lesions.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Known as Cradle Cap; a chronic, recurrent inflammatory scaling disorder of the scalp and face showing thick, adherent, yellowish, scaly, oily patches.

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Pruritic inflammation of the skin associated with allergy and a hereditary tendency; often presents as erythematous vesicles and papules.

Poison Ivy Reaction

Characterized by redness, swelling, and itching at the site of contact, advancing to streaked or spotty blisters.

Impetigo Contagiosum

A highly contagious superficial infection caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococci or staphylococci, presenting with a moist, honey colored crust.

Cellulitis

Deep, locally diffuse infection of skin with systemic manifestations like fever, swelling, heat, and tenderness; etiology includes Streptococci or H. Influenza B.

Herpes Simplex

A viral infection characterized by clusters of vesicles filled with clear fluid on an inflammatory base.

Verruca

Warts; epidermal, benign tumors caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) presenting as flesh-colored papules with irregular surfaces.

Erythema Infectiosum

Also known as Fifth Disease; caused by parvovirus and characterized by a "slapped face" rash appearance.

Varicella

Chickenpox; caused by the Varicella zoster virus and spread via respiratory secretions or skin lesions; communicable until all lesions are crusted over.

Tinea Corporis

Fungal infection on the skin, often referred to as ringworm.

Tinea Capitis

Fungal infection occurring in the scalp.

Tinea Cruris

A fungal infection commonly known as "jock itch."

Tinea Pedis

A fungal infection commonly known as "athlete’s foot."

Pediculosis Capitis

Head lice; an infestation of the hair or scalp by pediculus humanus capitis.

Nits

Lice eggs found in the hair, usually located behind the ears or at the nape of the neck.

Scabies

An infestation by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite which burrows into the stratum corneum to deposit eggs and feces, causing intense pruritus.

Superficial Sunburn

Involves only epidermal injury and heals without scarring in $4$ to $5$ days.

Partial Thickness Sunburn

Involves the epidermis and portions of the dermis; heals with minimal scarring in about $2$ weeks.

Open Comedones

Commonly known as blackheads, a type of lesion found in facial acne.

Closed Comedones

Commonly known as whiteheads, a type of lesion found in facial acne.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to bites or stings.

Lyme Disease Signs

Symptoms following a tick bite that include rash, fever, chills, severe headache, and joint/muscle aches.