Question

A client has a rash on the arm that has been treated with an antibiotic without eradicating the rash. What type of examination can be used to determine if the rash is a fungal rash using ultraviolet light?
a) Potassium hydroxide test.
b) A Wood's light examination.
c) Skin biopsy.
d) Fungal culture.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. A Wood's light examination

Explanation:

A wood lamp examination is a test that uses ultraviolet light to examined a skin infected with bacteria or fungal infection.