Precautions
A child is positive for measles. Which precaution should the nurse implement?
Airborne
Itchy vesicles crops
What precautions should be taken when caring for a client with Rubella?
Droplet
What are classic signs of pertussis in a young infant?
Apnea, color changes
A child is diagnosed with Varicella. Which precautions should the nurse implement?
Airborne
What are the hallmark signs of coxsackie disease?
Painful mouth ulcers, spots on palms and soles
Which precautions should be implemented when caring for a client with fifths disease?
Droplet
What are hallmark signs of Mono?
Swollen lymph nodes, enlarged spleen
A child is diagnosed with Mumps which precautions should the nurse take?
Droplet
What are the hallmark signs of scarlet fever?
Strawberry tongue, sandpaper rash and pastia lines
A client is positive for Hep A which precautions should be put in place?
Contact
What are signs of Hep B?
decreased appetite, jaundice, pale stool, dark urine
A child presents for Hepatitis B which precautions should the nurse implement?
Blood/bodily fluid
What are hallmark signs/symptoms of Hep A? (6)
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, RUQ pain, dark urine, jaundice
A teen is hospitalized for supportive care for Mono which precautions should be implemented to prevent spreading of the infection?
Standard
Unilateral or bilateral parotid swelling
A young child is hospitalized for Roseola which precautions should the nursing student plan to take?
Standard
What are the hallmark signs of Fifth's disease?
Slapped cheek and lacy rash on arms and legs
A child is hospitalized with scarlet fever which precaution should the nurse take?
Droplet
Periorbital swelling, light pink rash on trunk after fever resolves