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Pedes Communicable Diseases of Childhood
Pedes Final
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
03/20/2016

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A highly contagious viral disease that can lead to neurologic problems or death
Definition
Rubeola (measles)
Term
How is Rubeola (measles) transmitted?
Definition
Transmitted by direct contact with droplets from infected persons
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When is Rubeola (measles) contagious?
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Contagious mailnly during the prodromal period, which is characterized by fever and upper respiratory syptoms.
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What are the classic symptoms of Rubeola (measles)?
Definition
a. Photophobia
b. Koplik spots on the buccal mucosa
c. Confluent rash that begins on the face and spreads downward
Term
What is a viral disease characterized by skin lesions?
Definition
Varicella
Term
How do Varicella (chickenpox) lesions begin?
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Lesions that begin on the trunk and spread to the face and proximal extremities
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Varicella (chickenpox) progresses through
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macular, papular, vesicular, and pustular stages
Term
How is varicella (chickenpox) transmitted?
Definition
By direct contact, droplet spread, or freshly contaminated objects
Term
A person is contagious with varicella (chickenpox)
Definition
Communicable prodromal period to the time all lesions have crusted
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A common viral disease that has teratogenic effects on fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Definition
Rubella (German measles)
Term
How is Rubella (German measles) transmitted?
Definition
by droplet and direct contact with infected person
Term
How does the rash start in Rubella (German measles)?
Definition
Discrete red maculopapular rash that starts on face and rapidly spreads to entire body
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How long does the rash last in Rubella (German measles)?
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Rash disappears within 3 days
Term
What is an acute infectious respiratory disease usually occurring during infancy?
Definition
Pertussis (whooping cough)
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What causes pertussis (whooping cough)?
Definition
gram-negative bacillus
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How does pertussis (whooping cough) begin?
Definition
with upper respiratory symptoms
Term
How does the paroxysmal stage characterized in whooping cough?
Definition
by prolonged coughing and crowing or whooping upon inspiration; lasts from 4 to 6 weeks
Term
How is pertussis (whooping cough) transmitted?
Definition
by direct contact, droplet spread, or freshly contaminated objects
Term
How do you treat Pertussis (whooping cough)?
Definition
administer erythromycin
Term
What are some complications of Pertussis (whooping cough)?
Definition
pneumonia, hemorrhage, and seizures
Term
How long is the incubation of paramyxovirus (mumps)?
Definition
14 to 21 days
Term
What are the symptoms of paramyxovirus (mumps)?
Definition
fever, headache, malaise, parotid gland swelling and tenderness; manifestations include submaxillary and sublingual infection, orchitis, and meningoencephalitis
Term
How is paramyxovirus (mumps) transmitted?
Definition
direct contact or droplet spread
Term
How do you treat paramyxovirus (mumps)?
Definition
analgesics for pain and antiseptics for fever
Bedrest until swelling subsides
Term
For communicable diseases a nurse should
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isolate the child during the period of communicability
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A nurse should remember that in children to treat fever with a
Definition
nonaspirin product
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A nurse should wash hands after
Definition
caring for child and handling secretions or child's articles
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A nurse should report occurance of a communicable disease to
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the health department
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A nurse should prevent child from
Definition
scratching skin (e.g. cut nails, apply mittens, and provide soothing baths)
Term
What should you administer for itching?
Definition
administer diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) as prescribed for itching
Term
An infestation of lice on humans is called
Definition
Pediculosis
Term
The most common form of pediculosis
Definition
head lice
Term
How does head lice appear?
Definition
appears as small white flakes along the shaft of the hair
Term
How do you treat pediculosis?
Definition
Treatment is directed toward killing adult lice, combing out the nits and using a hair product containing perethrin or pyrethrin
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What do you do to decrease the spread of lice?
Definition
Treat anything that is direct contact with infestation (stuffed animals, bedding, clothing, etc.)
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