immunizations
Given at birth
Hep B
1. persistent fever for 3 to. 7 days in a child 2. "slapped cheek" appearance 3. symptoms- cough 4. standard precuation
Erythema infectious
what is the DX for pinworms?
Tape test
what is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
a child with scarlet fever has a high fever and sore Throat. what is the treatment of choice?
Penicillin
what should a nurse ensure is obtained before giving a vaccine
YOU NEED CONSENT FROM PARENT OR WHOEVER IN CHARGE and VIS vaccine information statement
1. rash appears on day 3 to 4 of illness 2. "Koplick Spots" on mucosa 3. fever, malaise (weakness), cough 4. treatment: antibiotics, bed rest, and support 5. AIRBORNE
what is measles
1. Permethrin 5% cream 2. hygiene of liens & clothing with high heat 3. supportive care for pruritic 2 to 3 weeks
what is the treatment for scabies
a child with measles is hospitalized. what type of precautions are needed?
airborne cuz they are in hospital
A child is scheduled for MMR vaccine, but the parent reports the child is on chemotherapy. what is the correct action?
tell HCP. you do not administer a live vaccine to immunocompromised patients
A child with chickenpox is admitted. on what day is the child considered no longer contagious?
when all the chickenpox lesions have crusted over. this is typically occurs about 5 to 7 days after the onset of the rash
what emergency equipment must be available during all vaccine administrations
anaphylaxis
which bacterial infection causes "strawberry tongue", high fever and halitosis
what is scarlet fever
a nurse is teaching about droplet vs airborne precuations. give one example disease for each
a 5 year old with suspected diphtheria presents with "bull's neck" what isolation precautions are appropriate
DROPLET
You are giving a child a flu shot. you were informed that the child has an allergy to eggs. what should you do?
allergies to eggs can be problematic so maybe inform the HCP
a child diagnosed with pertussis has paroxysmal coughing and turns cyanotic. what is the priority nursing action
SUCTION (MAIN), HUMIDITY, AND HYDRATION airrrr way guys
A 7 year old presents with tines capitis . which teaching should the nurse provide about sharing combs, hats and towels
DONT SHARE YO STUFF. its transferred through skin, nails and hair
you enter a child's room who is coughing violently. their chart says "droplet precautions." what PPE do you need to put on before entering?
gloves, surgical face mask, body guard
A 3 year old has watery diarrhea and is diagnosed with giardiasis. what teaching should the nurse give to the parent about diaper disposal
change quick and place in closed bag. so im guessing like double bag it