General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 571: If necrotic tissue is present in pressure sores then manage with _____

Answer: surgical debridement

Flashcard 572: Cellulitis is usually _____lateral

Answer: uni

Flashcard 573: The healing process of a cellulitic infection may be comprimised with comorbidities such as _____, chronic venous insufficiency, or morbid obesity

Answer: peripheral arterial disease

Flashcard 574: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Cellulitis

Flashcard 575: _____ = flat border, poorly-demarcated Erysipelas= raised border, well-demarcated

Answer: Cellulitis

Flashcard 576: Assess pressure sores with a validated classification tool (_____): Category 1: non-blanchable erythema Category 2: partial thickness skin loss Category 3: full thickness skin loss Category 4: full thickness tissue loss

Answer: NPUAP-EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Classification System

Flashcard 577: Urticaria presents with _____ that are pruritic and usually last < 24 hours

Answer: wheals

Flashcard 578: Allergic contact dermatitis rash only affects areas within direct contact of the allergen.\n\n_____

Answer: False

Flashcard 579: Repeat _____ for head lice is done to confirm successful treatment

Answer: combing

Flashcard 580: How is an active head lice infestation (pediculosis capitis) definitively diagnosed?

Answer: Diagnosis is confirmed by the visualization of a **live head louse**. Methods include: • **Detection combing** (most sensitive method) • Naked eye examination • Use of a magnifying glass • Microscopy *Note: The presence of nits (eggs) alone is not diagnostic of an active infestation.*

Extra: Detection combing (wet or dry) using a fine-toothed comb (0.2–0.3 mm apart) is significantly more effective than visual inspection alone.