While collecting data on a patient, the nurse observes that the patient's facial skin is reddened and is covered with greasy scales, yellowish crusts. What skin disorder does the nurse expect the patient to be treated for?

Allergic contact

Atopic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Allergic contact
This presents as a localized rash with itching after exposure to an allergen — not typically greasy or crusted.

B. Atopic dermatitis
Typically dry, itchy, and more common on flexor surfaces — not greasy or crusted.

C. Seborrheic dermatitis
Characterized by reddened skin with greasy scales and yellowish crusts, especially on the face, scalp, or nasolabial folds.

D. Contact dermatitis
Presents as red, itchy rash due to irritant exposure - lacks greasy scales or crusts.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "Any student who has not been infected needs to get immunized immediately."
There is no vaccine for HSV-1, so immunization is not an option.

B. "All students need to stop sharing lip products, drinks, and foods."
HSV-1 spreads through direct contact with saliva or contaminated objects, so avoiding sharing is key to prevention.

C. "Infected students need to stay out of school until the lesion is crusted over."
This is not a standard requirement for school attendance, and HSV-1 can be transmitted before lesions are visible.

D. "Students with an active lesion need to eat at a specific isolation table."
HSV-1 is not typically transmitted through casual airborne exposure; isolation tables are unnecessary and stigmatizing.

A. It divides the body into eight equal regions, with each region representing 12.5% of the total body surface area. B. It divides the body into twelve equal regions, with each region representing 59% of the total body surface area. C. It divides the body into six equal regions, with each region representing 15% of the total body surface area. D. It divides the body into nine equal regions, with each region representing 100% of the total body surface area.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. It divides the body into eight equal regions, with each region representing 12.5% of the total body surface area:
The Rule of Nines assigns percentages to major body parts (e.g., each leg = 18%, each arm = 9%, anterior torso = 18%) totaling 100%.

B. It divides the body into twelve equal regions, with each region representing 59% of the total body surface area:
Incorrect math and region count; total exceeds 100% and is not part of the rule of nines.

C. It divides the body into six equal regions, with each region representing 15% of the total body surface area:
Also incorrect; not consistent with the actual anatomic distribution used in the rule of nines.

D. It divides the body into nine equal regions, with each region representing 100% of the total body surface area:
Nonsensical; if each is 100%, total would be 900%, which is not accurate.

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