Which of the following is correctly matched?

List 1 (Fungal Infection)	List 2 (Affected Area)
A) Tinea capitis	1 ) Infection of the feet
B) Tinea corporis	2) Infection of the groin
C) Tinea cruris	3) Infection of the body skin
D) Tinea pedis	4) Infection of the scalp
E) Tinea unguium	5) Infection of the nail beds

1. A

   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, E-5

2. B

   A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4, E-5

3. C

   A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4, E-5

4. D

   A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1,E-5

Appeared in: MP CHO - 2022

Explanation

• The correct option correctly pairs each type of Tinea infection with its corresponding anatomical location.
• Tinea capitis ('capitis' refers to the head) is a fungal infection of the scalp.
• Tinea corporis ('corporis' refers to the body) is a fungal infection of the smooth skin of the body.
• Tinea cruris ('cruris' refers to the leg/groin) is a fungal infection of the groin area, commonly known as jock itch.
• Tinea pedis ('pedis' refers to the foot) is a fungal infection of the feet, commonly known as athlete's foot.
• Tinea unguium ('unguis' refers to the nail) is a fungal infection of the nail beds.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This option incorrectly matches Tinea capitis with the body, Tinea corporis with the groin, Tinea cruris with the feet, and Tinea pedis with the scalp.
• Option C: This option incorrectly matches Tinea capitis with the groin, Tinea corporis with the feet, Tinea cruris with the body, and Tinea pedis with the scalp.
• Option D: This option incorrectly matches Tinea corporis with the groin and Tinea cruris with the body skin.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: Knowing Matching types of Tinea (ringworm) infections with their specific anatomical locations helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
• Correctly identifying the type of Tinea infection is crucial for selecting the appropriate antifungal treatment and providing accurate patient education.
• Nurses play a key role in educating patients about hygiene measures to prevent the spread of these contagious infections, such as not sharing personal items, keeping the affected area clean and dry, and completing the full course of treatment.
• What if? If a patient with Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) wears socks before their underwear, they can cross-contaminate the groin area, leading to Tinea cruris. The nurse should educate the patient on proper dressing order to prevent this.

How to Approach the Question

• First, analyze the two lists provided in the question. List 1 contains the medical names for fungal infections (Tinea), and List 2 contains the affected body parts.
• Recall the meaning of the Latin roots in the names of the infections: 'capitis' (head), 'corporis' (body), 'cruris' (groin/leg), 'pedis' (foot), and 'unguis' (nail).
• Systematically match each term from List 1 with its correct description in List 2.
• Create the correct sequence of pairs (e.g., A-4, B-3, etc.).
• Finally, compare your derived sequence with the given options to find the one that matches exactly.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Matching types of Tinea (ringworm) infections with their specific anatomical locations.
• Stem keywords: Tinea capitis, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Tinea unguium, fungal infection, match
• Lead-in keywords: correctly matched

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Reference Book

E6 Microbiology Essentials Sastry 4e Part 2 p. 117-119

E6 Nursing Brunner Adult Health 3SA Vol 1 Part 4 p. 76-78