Impetigo Review

In what ways can coaches implement prevention strategies for the locker room to be clean and safe?

Assign individual lockers, Clean uniforms after a weeks use, Don't share bath towels

Share lockers, Clean uniforms after each use, Don't share bath towels

Assign individual lockers, Clean uniforms after each use, Don't share bath towels

Assign individual lockers, Clean uniforms after each use, Share bath towels after practice

Upon presentation to the athletic trainer what should initially be done to the affected area?

Wash with warm water and mild soap before covering

Leave uncovered and send to the doctor

Treat with Neosporin

Cover with gauze

Which two types of prescriptions would we use to treat Impetigo?

Antifungal Ointment

Antibacterial Ointment

Oral Antibiotic

Neosporin

When applying antibacterial cream to the affected area it is important to wear gloves when applying medication.

True

False

What two types of common bacterias can cause Impetigo?

Staph

Strep

Micrococcus

Bacillus

In what way can you best protect yourself after working with a player who has been diagnosed with Impetigo?

Using your players antibacterial cream on an open wound you have

Wash cuts, scrapes, insect bites, and other wounds you have after contact with the player

Borrow your players t-shirt during weight training because you forgot yours

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that is not spread because it is not contagious.

True

False

If you have an athlete that you suspect to have Impetigo who is a key player on your team that you need to inform?

Other players

Head Athletic Trainer

Athletic Director

The principal

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