The Basics
Age groups @risk/factors
Stages/Signs& Symptoms
The Nurses Role
Diagnosis/Treatment
100
"Whooping Cough'
What is pertussis?
100
Not protected by immunizations,yet.
Who are infants under 8weeks old?
100
It is another name for the Catarrhal Stage the first stage of pertussis.
What is the "cold-like" stage?
100
Nurses promote prevention with education on this most effective means of prevention.
What is immunization?
100
When treatment is essential.
What is early treatment?
200
The bacteria that causes pertussis.
What is Bordetella Pertussis?
200
Inadequately protected by immunization for pertussis.
Who are under 6months of age?
200
Another name for the Paroxysmal Stage the second stage of pertussis.
What is the "Coughing" Stage?
200
Receive and administer this.
What is the vaccine?
200
A culture or blood test are two methods to make this.
What is a diagnosis?
300
Coughing, Sneezing and close contact.
What is modes of transmission?
300
Immunization effectiveness is decreased in this age group.
Who are adolescents 11-18yrs old?
300
Another name for the Convalescent Stage, the third stage of pertussis.
What is the "Recovery Stage"?
300
Report laboratory-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases.
Who are nurses?
300
The 3 antibiotic treatments for pertussis.
What are Erythromycin, Azithromycin, and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole?
400
Parents,Caregivers, Healthcare workers, neighbors and siblings.
Who are transmitters/carriers of the disease?
400
May not exhibit a "whooping cough" as a symptom of pertussis.
Who are infants?
400
The non-infectious stage of pertussis.
What is the Convalescent Stage?
400
Educate and inform about this booster for pertussis.
What is the Tdap?
400
Given for 14days and not recommended for infants <1month old.
What is Erythromycin?
500
DTaP, Tdap, DTwp.
What are the three vaccines to prevent pertussis.
500
At the greatest risk for severe illness and death.
Who are infants?
500
Symptoms in this stage exhibit significant worsening of a harsh, dry, and irritating cough.
What is the Paroxysmal Stage?
500
Nurses give education to resolve this barrier.
What is a knowledge deficit?
500
Best way to treat pertussis.
What is Prevention?
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