Integumentary System

In this lesson on Herpes-Zoster, we will go over what Herpes-Zoster is, what causes it, and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will review signs and symptoms along with the similarities and differences between Herpes Zoster and Herpes Simplex.

In this lesson, we will first define MRSA and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this infection.  This is an important section because MRSA is very common in hospitals and healthcare centers and as nurses, we often treat

Within this lesson, we will first define Candida albicans and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this skin disorder.  We will review some of the most common signs and symptoms of a Candida infection including assessment and diagnostic

In this lesson, we will first define dermatitis.  Then we will explore some of the many causes and risk factors for developing this skin disorder.  We will identify some of the most common signs and symptoms of dermatitis along with

In this lesson on psoriasis, we will explore what psoriasis is, what causes it, and risk factors for developing this skin disorder.  We will talk about signs and symptoms and then explore several treatment methods and medications used to treat

In this lesson, we will review the reasons for performing a skin biopsy.  We will go over different methods to perform this diagnostic test along with potential complications during and after a biopsy that nurses will assess for.  Finally, we

In this lesson, we will look at an important part of the immune system, the white blood cell (WBC). We will review types of white blood cells along with the functions of each. We will then go over important information

In this lesson, we will summarize the reasons for a radioallergosorbent skin testing and what it is used to help diagnose.  We will review the testing process and will discuss some potential complications of testing. Finally, we will go over

In this lesson, we will determine what Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) testing is and why the screening is done.  We will also identify some common disorders that an ANA test can aid in diagnosing. Finally, we will go over nursing interventions

In this lesson, we will summarize the reasons for and mechanisms of allergen skin testing.  We will review the skin testing process and will discuss some potential complications of skin testing.  Finally, we will go over nursing interventions for before,