PERTUSSIS Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the common name for PERTUSSIS?
Whooping Cough
This term describes the characteristic sound produced during coughing fits.
What is the causative agent of PERTUSSIS?
Bordetella Pertusis
This bacterium is responsible for causing whooping cough.
What is the incubation period (IP) for PERTUSSIS?
7-10 days
This is the time between exposure to the bacteria and the onset of symptoms.
How is PERTUSSIS transmitted?
Droplet
Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
What type of culture medium is used to grow Bordetella Pertusis?
Bordet Gengou Agar
This specific agar is required for the cultivation of the bacteria.
What are the signs and symptoms during the Catarrhal Stage of PERTUSSIS?
Watery/Swampy - Coryza, Sneezing, lacrimation
This stage is characterized by upper respiratory symptoms and is the most communicable phase.
Most communicable: lacrimation
What symptom characterizes the Paroxysmal Stage of PERTUSSIS?
Whooping cough
This stage features severe coughing fits followed by a whooping sound.
What is a potential complication during the Paroxysmal Stage of PERTUSSIS?
Ear and Nose Bleed
These complications can occur due to the intense coughing.
What happens during the Convalescent Stage of PERTUSSIS?
The patient is no longer communicable
This stage indicates recovery, and the risk of spreading the disease diminishes.
What diagnostic test is used for PERTUSSIS?
Bordet Gengou Agar
This test is performed to confirm the presence of Bordetella Pertusis.
What vaccination is recommended for the prevention of PERTUSSIS?
DPT/Penta
This vaccine helps protect against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.
What nursing management strategies are recommended for PERTUSSIS?
Rest, Prone Position, Abdominal Binder , fruit juice, suction, avoid stressing a child,
These measures help manage symptoms and provide comfort to the patient.
Fill in the blank: To help a child with PERTUSSIS feel more comfortable, they can _______.
Hug a teddy bear (abdominal binder)
This can provide emotional support and comfort during coughing fits.
True or False: During the Catarrhal Stage of PERTUSSIS, the patient is highly communicable.
True
This stage is when the infection is most easily spread to others.
Drug of choice for pertussis
Erythromycin
3 stages of signs and symptoms of pertussis
Catarrhal stage
Paroxysmal stage
Convalescent stage
