NURS 623 |89 Review Questions And Answers

Is transmission of Lyme disease likely if the thick attachment is less than 48 hours? - ️️No What is the incubation period of Lyme disease? - ️️3 to 31 days but typically around 7 to 14 days How many stages does Lyme disease have? - ️️4 What is the first stage of Lyme disease called? - ️️Early localized Lyme disease What is the second stage of Lyme disease called? - ️️Early disseminated Lyme disease What is the third stage of Lyme disease called? - ️️Late disseminated Lyme disease What is the fourth stage of Lyme disease called? - ️️Late stage or chronic Lyme arthritis Which pathogen causes Lyme disease? - ️️Borrelia burgdorferi What may the patient present with that makes you suspect Lyme disease? - ️️Fever, rash, facial paralysis, arthritis, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes Which test is most commonly used to diagnose Lyme disease? - ️️ELISA Which test is performed to confirm ELISA results with Lyme disease? - ️️Immunoblot test