Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who has tinea pedis. The child's parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called. The nurse responds with which of the following common names?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Athlete's foot
Rationale:
🔹 Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet, often occurring between the toes.
🔹 It is commonly known as athlete’s foot, especially in children or individuals with damp footwear.
🔹 It is caused by dermatophyte fungi, typically Trichophyton rubrum.
🔹 Symptoms include itching, burning, scaling, and redness of the foot.
🔹 Treatment involves topical antifungals like clotrimazole or terbinafine.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatrics Final Exam~2023 which contains 48 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4