One day before your patient has current varicella blister they are? - ANSWER The most
contagious
What comes before the blisters when having a flare up of shingles? - ANSWER Fever,
this is the most contagious stage on shingles
Dermaitis - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it becomes? - ANSWER Cellulitis
Cellulitis - ANSWER Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain, tenderness, could have
fever or even drainage
TX Cellulitis - ANSWER Antibiotics
Keep dry and clean
Anaphylaxis Shock - ANSWER Life threatening allergic reaction
Avoid allergen
Immediate EPI pen injection in Vasatas lateralis
Impetigo - ANSWER Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles,
pustules, and crusted-over lesions
Usually on mouth, hands
Caused by poor hygiene and highly contagious
, Staph/strep bacteria
Polydipsia - ANSWER Excessive thirst
Manifestation of hyperglycemia
Do you need an order for thicken liquids? - ANSWER NO
You can add thickened liquids to anyones beverage when suspected swallowing issues
You must contact and notify the doctor and suggest speech therapy consult
Shingles blisters when they have opened and draining - ANSWER They need to be
contained and covered
Run the risk of secondary infection
Shingles - ANSWER Herpes zoster
History of chickenpox
Dormant condition
Shingles blisters - ANSWER Very painful
Clusters Tracts nerves
Fluid fill and can open and drain
Anticipated effects of extreme high BP or IICP - ANSWER Vision disturbances
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Headache
Change in level of consciousness
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