Exam #1 Flashcards
Immunizations, Erikson Stages, Growth & Development Milestones, Disabilities (117 cards)
What are the symptoms of Varicella (Chicken Pox)?
- slight fever & anorexia (first 24 hr)
- pruritic (itchy) rash
- rash develops from macule, to papule, then vesicle
- vesicles break easily and form crusts
Where on the body are Varicella vesicles spread out?
Centripetal (face and proximal extremities)
How is chickenpox spread?
- direct contact
- droplet (airborne)
- contaminated objects
When is Varicella contagious?
1 day before eruption of vesicles - 6 days after vesicle crusts have formed
When is chickenpox no longer contagious?
Around a week after the lesions crusts have form
What precautions are used for Varicella?
- standard
- airborne
- contact
How long is the incubation period for chickenpox?
2-3 weeks (usually 14-16 days)
What are symptoms of Diphtheria?
- resembles common cold
- bloody. mucopurulent nasal discharge
- low grade fever
- bull’s neck (significant swelling of the neck)
- hoarseness
- white or gray membrane on tonsils
How is Diphtheria spread?
- direct contact
- contaminated articles
What is the incubation period of Diphtheria?
Usually 2-5 days
How long is Diphtheria contagious for?
2-4 weeks (until virulent bacilli are no longer present)
How do we confirm that Diphtheria is not longer contagious?
3 negative bacterial cultures
What type of precaution is used for Diphtheria?
- standard and droplet until 2 cultures are negative
- contact precaution with cutaneous manifestations
When is Diphtheria no longer contagious?
48 hours post antibiotic treatment
What is another name for Erythema Infectiosum?
Fifth Disease
What is another name for Fifth Disease?
Erythema Infectiosum
What are the symptoms of Erythema Infectiosum?
rash (appears in 3 stages)
Explain the three stages of the rash caused by Fifth Disease:
- Erythema mainly on cheeks (1-4 days)
- Maculopapular red sports on upper & lower extremities (lasts > 1 week)
- Rash subsides (reappears if skin is irritated/traumatized)
How do children with aplastic crisis display different symptoms of Fifth Disease?
- rash is absent
- fever
- myalgia
- lethargy
- nausea/vomiting
- abdominal pain
How is Fifth’s Disease spread?
Respiratory secretions & blood
How long is Fifth’s Disease incubation period?
4-14 days
When is Fifth Disease contagious in children with aplastic crisis?
Before onset of symptoms
What precautions are used for Erythema Infectiosum?
- isolation not necessary (unless immunocompromised with aplastic crisis)
- droplet & standard if suspected parvovirus infection
Can pregnant nurses care for patients infected with parvovirus with aplastic crises?
No (low-risk of fetal death)