Infectious disease basics
Two main types of immunity present in infants
Cellular and humoral immunity
The typical dosing for Tylenol (mg/kg).
15 mg/kg
Consolability
This bacterium causes pertussis.
Bordetella pertussis
This position helps ease breathing in a dyspneic child.
Semi- or high Fowler’s position
The stage of infection where nonspecific symptoms, such as malaise, appear.
Prodromal stage
Daily Double
This lab test measures inflammation by the rate at which RBCs settle.
Name two abnormal work of breathing signs.
Retractions, nasal flaring, grunting, head bobbing
This infection presents with a "sandpaper" rash and strawberry tongue.
Scarlet fever
This is the first step before giving oxygen to a congested infant.
Suction the nares
List the three transmission-based precautions.
Airborne, droplet, and contact
This lab test identifies specific bacteria in the blood.
Blood culture and sensitivity
Cyanosis indicates this about oxygenation.
Poor oxygenation/hypoxemia
This is what MRSA stands for.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Name two comfort measures for a child with a rash.
Cool compress, antipruritic, keep nails short
This is the most effective method of preventing infectious disease spread.
Handwashing
This physiologic process raises the body's set temperature during infection.
Pyrogens acting on the hypothalamus to produce prostaglandins
This adventitious sound is caused by fluid in alveoli.
Crackles (rales)
This infection is caused by Clostridium tetani.
Tetanus
The nurse’s priority when a child has SpO₂ of 88%.
Administer oxygen per order
Infants are more susceptible to infection because they lose this type of protection from their mothers.
Passive maternal antibodies
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil)
In the Pediatric Assessment Triangle, theses three areas are assessed from "across the room."
Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation to Skin
This bacterial illness can lead to septic shock if untreated.
Sepsis
Education that should be given to families about antibiotic use.
Complete the full course and don’t share medications