Pediatric Illnesses Reviewer

Question 1

What is the other name of Roseola Infantum?

Answer 1

Exanthem Subitum

Question 2

What is the pathognomonic sign of Roseola Infantum?

Answer 2

Sudden rash after fever resolves

Question 3

What is the treatment for Roseola Infantum?

Answer 3

Supportive care, antipyretics

Question 4

What nursing intervention is important in Roseola Infantum?

Answer 4

Monitor temperature and hydration

Question 5

What is the other name of Rubella?

Answer 5

German Measles

Question 6

What is the pathognomonic sign of Rubella?

Answer 6

Forchheimer spots

Question 7

What is the treatment for Rubella?

Answer 7

Supportive care

Question 8

What are nursing interventions for Rubella?

Answer 8

Isolation and comfort care

Question 9

What is another name for Rubeola?

Answer 9

Measles or 10-day measles

Question 10

What is the pathognomonic sign of Rubeola?

Answer 10

Koplik spots

Question 11

What is the treatment for Rubeola?

Answer 11

Vitamin A and supportive care

Question 12

What are the nursing interventions for Rubeola?

Answer 12

Isolation and monitoring for complications

Question 13

What is the pathognomonic lesion of Chickenpox?

Answer 13

Dewdrop on rose petal lesions

Question 14

What is the treatment for severe Chickenpox?

Answer 14

Acyclovir and calamine lotion

Question 15

What are the nursing interventions for Chickenpox?

Answer 15

Skin care, isolation, trim nails

Question 16

What causes Herpes Zoster?

Answer 16

Reactivation of the varicella virus

Question 17

What is the treatment for Herpes Zoster?

Answer 17

Acyclovir and pain relief

Question 18

What are the nursing interventions for Herpes Zoster?

Answer 18

Pain management and lesion care

Question 19

What is the status of Smallpox today?

Answer 19

Eradicated

Question 20

What is a key feature of Smallpox?

Answer 20

Pustular rash

Question 21

Is there a treatment for Smallpox?

Answer 21

No current treatment (historical reference only)

Question 22

What virus causes Fifth Disease?

Answer 22

Parvovirus B19

Question 23

What is the pathognomonic sign of Fifth Disease?

Answer 23

Slapped cheek rash

Question 24

What is the treatment for Fifth Disease?

Answer 24

Supportive care

Question 25

What precaution should nurses take for Fifth Disease?

Answer 25

Avoid contact with pregnant women

Question 26

What are the symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer 26

Rash and mouth sores

Question 27

What is the treatment for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer 27

Supportive care and hydration

Question 28

What nursing interventions are needed for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer 28

Oral care and pain relief

Question 29

What does Poliovirus cause?

Answer 29

Paralysis

Question 30

What is the treatment for severe Poliomyelitis?

Answer 30

Supportive care, mechanical ventilation

Question 31

What are nursing interventions for Poliomyelitis?

Answer 31

Monitor breathing, rehab therapy

Question 32

What are the symptoms of Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?

Answer 32

Oral ulcers and fever

Question 33

What is the treatment for Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?

Answer 33

Acyclovir and pain relief

Question 34

What nursing care is needed for Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?

Answer 34

Oral hygiene and hydration

Question 35

What is the common manifestation of HSV-1?

Answer 35

Cold sores (Herpes Labialis)

Question 36

What is the treatment for HSV-1 cold sores?

Answer 36

Topical acyclovir

Question 37

What nursing advice is important for HSV-1?

Answer 37

Avoid contact and practice good hygiene

Question 38

What causes Genital Herpes?

Answer 38

HSV-2 infection

Question 39

What is the treatment for HSV-2?

Answer 39

Acyclovir

Question 40

What are nursing interventions for HSV-2?

Answer 40

Education, hygiene, and pain relief

Question 41

What is a key sign of Rabies?

Answer 41

Hydrophobia (fear of water)

Question 42

What is the treatment for Rabies?

Answer 42

Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin

Question 43

What nursing interventions are urgent for Rabies?

Answer 43

Wound care and ER referral

Question 44

How is Zika Virus transmitted?

Answer 44

By mosquito bites

Question 45

What is a risk of Zika Virus in pregnancy?

Answer 45

Fetal abnormalities

Question 46

What is the treatment for Zika Virus?

Answer 46

Supportive care and fluids

Question 47

What nursing care is important for Zika Virus?

Answer 47

Mosquito protection and pregnancy monitoring

Question 48

How is West Nile Virus transmitted?

Answer 48

By mosquito bites

Question 49

What is the treatment for West Nile Virus?

Answer 49

Supportive care

Question 50

What is a nursing focus for West Nile Virus?

Answer 50

Monitor for neurologic symptoms, give fluids

Question 51

What gland is swollen in Mumps?

Answer 51

Parotid gland

Question 52

What is the treatment for Mumps?

Answer 52

Supportive care

Question 53

What nursing care is given for Mumps?

Answer 53

Soft diet and pain relief

Question 54

What is a key symptom of Mononucleosis?

Answer 54

Posterior cervical lymphadenopathy

Question 55

What is the treatment for Infectious Mononucleosis?

Answer 55

Supportive care and fluids

Question 56

What is a nursing precaution for Mononucleosis?

Answer 56

Rest and avoid contact sports

Question 57

What is a characteristic sign of Lyme Disease?

Answer 57

Red bull’s-eye rash at bite site

Question 58

What causes Lyme Disease?

Answer 58

Tick bite

Question 59

What is the treatment for Lyme Disease?

Answer 59

Amoxicillin or doxycycline

Question 60

What nursing care is important in Lyme Disease?

Answer 60

Tick removal and medication adherence

Question 61

What is the characteristic lesion in Impetigo?

Answer 61

Honey-colored crusted lesions

Question 62

What causes Impetigo?

Answer 62

Bacterial skin infection

Question 63

What is the treatment for Impetigo?

Answer 63

Topical mupirocin or oral antibiotics

Question 64

What nursing interventions are needed for Impetigo?

Answer 64

Hand hygiene and lesion care