What disease should we avoid these behaviors for?
Share combs, hats, or hair ties.
pediculosis capitis (head lice)
Bruising in various stages of healing or in the shape of something recognizable.
Physical abuse
The virus that causes me to be tired, achy, have spleen involvement and stay out of school for possibly weeks at a time.
Ebstein-Barr (mono)
Casting, neurovascular checks, RICE
fracture
I have a disease that makes all my mucous thick and requires me to take special enzymes to help with digestion of fats.
cystic fibrosis (CF)
Put something in the back of my mouth or throat.
epiglottitis
Nursing responsibility when abuse is suspected.
mandatory reporter
People think my lymph nodes are swollen but really it's these glands that mean I should eat bland food until I recover.
Cool mist humidifier, fluids, corticosteroids
croup
My issue means that I'm going to need surgery, but until then I will need to use a wide base nipple to eat.
cleft lip
Hold me still during an episode.
seizures
May be caused intentionally or due to lack of resources.
Physical neglect
My parents have to keep my nails short to keep me from scratching my rash that is at various stages.
varicella
oxygen, fetal position, morphine
tet spell
My cells sometimes take on a weird shape that can make me anemic and hurt a lot.
sickle cell
Apply cold packs to the affected area.
sickle cell crisis
Telling a child you are losing your job because they have been sick.
Emotional abuse
This disease makes me like soft food because of the spots in my mouth.
rubeola
post-op - no red, sharp or spicy foods, limit suctioning, watch for frequent swallowing
tonsillitis
I need to take it easy with contact sports and we use RICE to help me when I get hurt.
hemophilia
Contact sports for 6-8 weeks.
mononucleosis
Suspected when a child has frequent urinary tract infections or difficulty sitting.
sexual abuse
Antibiotics and fluids really help me when I have this noisy coughing.
whooping (pertussis)
daily hygiene, gentle washing, clean applicators
acne
I have the most common cardiac defect in kids, but it just means my blood is extra oxygenated.
VSD