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mia

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin lesion that is:
 
  a. due to an allergy to the mother or father
  b. common and involves the epidermis and superficial dermis
  c. rarely seen outside the tropical climates
  d. seen only in children over age 4

Question 2

The nurse is assigned to a child who is in Buck's extension traction. When the nurse does the initial assessment and looks at the traction setup, the nurse will make certain that the:
 
  a. ropes and pulleys are hanging freely and not touching the bed or floor
  b. counterweights are all resting solidly on the floor
  c. open wounds are bandaged if skin traction is being used and applied over wounds
  d. child is lying as close to the foot of the bed as possible



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin lesion that is not due to an allergy to the mother or father.
B Correct. Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disorder involving inflammation of the epidermis and superficial dermis. The lesions of AD are usually symmetrical, scaly, erythematous patches or plaques with possible exudation and crusting.
C Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin lesion that is seen in all climates.
D Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin lesion that is seen in all ages.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. It is important for the ropes and pulleys to hang freely and not touch the bed or floor for Buck's extension traction to be effective.
B Incorrect. There are no counterweights with Buck's extension traction.
C Incorrect. Buck's extension traction is a type of skin traction. Skin traction should not be used if the child has a skin infection or breakdown, open wounds, or extensive tissue damage.
D Incorrect. The nurse's initial assessment would not be to make certain the child is lying as close to the foot of the bed as possible.



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