Rabies

Question 1

What type of infxn is rabies?

Answer 1

Viral infection

Question 2

Viral infection causes what

Answer 2

Myeloencephalitis

Question 3

Can virus hide in nerves and reveals itself in the future?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Rabies is also known as

Answer 4

Hydrophobia
La Rage
Lyssa

Question 5

Causative agent of Rabies

Answer 5

Rhabdovirus

Question 6

Incubation period of rabies

Answer 6

2-8weeks

Question 7

Mode of transmission of rabies

Answer 7

Droplet (saliva)

Question 8

Types of Rabies

Answer 8

Canine (pets - dogs)
Sylvatic (non-pets - bats)

Question 9

What stage is stage 1 for dogs and humans?

Answer 9

Dog: Dumb stage
Human: Prodromal/ invasive stage

Question 10

What stage is stage 2 for dogs and humans?

Answer 10

Dog: Furious Stage
Human: Excitement Stage

Question 11

What stage is stage 3 for dogs and humans?

Answer 11

Dog: Paralytic Stage
Human: Paralytic stage

Question 12

3 stages of dogs

Answer 12

Stage 1: Dumb stage
Stage 2: Furious Stage
Stage 3: Paralytic stage

Question 13

3 stages for humans

Answer 13

Stage 1: Prodromal/Invasive stage
Stage 2: Excitement Stage
Stage 3: Paralytic stage

Question 14

First stage signs for dogs

Answer 14

“Dumb stage signs”
- Withdrawn
- Photophobia
- Hiding but apprehensive

Question 15

First stage signs for humans

Answer 15

“Prodromal/Invasive stage”
- Fever
- tingling sensation, numbing, itchy on affected site
- photosensitive
- photophobia

Question 16

Second stage signs for dogs

Answer 16

“Furious stage signs”
(sometimes skipped)
- Running aimlessly
- Bites even the owner
- howls
- hypersalivates

Question 17

Second stage signs for humans

Answer 17

“Excitement Stage signs”
- Cranial Nerve Dysfunction
- Dysphagia
- Odynophagia
- Laryngospasm
- Aerophobia
- Seizure
- Maniacal

Question 18

Third stage signs for dogs

Answer 18

“Paralytic stage signs”
- die d/t respiratory and cardiac arrest

Question 19

Third stage signs for humans

Answer 19

“Paralytic stage signs”
- quiet
- respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Death in 3 minutes

Question 20

Confirmatory test but not used when alive

Answer 20

Biopsy

Question 21

10 day observation of dogs

Answer 21

Fluorescent rabies antibody

Question 22

Responsibility of DOH

Answer 22

Management of dogbite victims

Question 23

Vaccination of all dogs is a responsibility of

Answer 23

The Department of Agriculture

Question 24

Pet ownership is a responsibility of

Answer 24

Local Government Unit and Department of Education

Question 25

First aid after a bite

Answer 25

Wash wound

Question 26

Wash wound with?

Answer 26

Detergent soap and water, guava can be used

Question 27

How many minutes should washing the wound be?

Answer 27

10 minutes

Question 28

If patient is positive of rabies, what will we monitor?

Answer 28

Monitor CP status

Question 29

If patient is positive of rabies, what will we cover?

Answer 29

Cover IV and IV lines

Question 30

If patient is positive of rabies, where should we place the client?

Answer 30

Away from the sink or comfort room

Question 31

If patient is positive of rabies, and has seizure, what should you do?

Answer 31

Stay with patient

Question 32

What do we provide the family?

Answer 32

Emotional support (assist the family in the death of a family member)