Quiz :Lyme Disease: Assess - √Answer :Skin
history of tick bites
Quiz :Lyme Disease: Interventions - √Answer :prevention!
Insect repellant with DEET
early stage--doxycycline antibiotics ORAL
late stage--Iv antibiotics (ceftriaxone)
avoid tall grass
wear light colored clothing
have pets wear tick collars
, Quiz :Allergic Reaction Priority - √Answer :STOP THE
INFUSION/ELIMINATE the trigger, then STOP the immune
response
Give Epi
maintain airway
Quiz :Latex allergy: risks - √Answer :-frequent use of latex
condoms
-healthcare workers
-allergy to avocados, bananas, and some nuts
Quiz :Anaphylactic shock - √Answer :AIRWAY--give epi IV or
IM STAT and intubate if needed
BREATHING--apply O2; mechanically ventilate
CIRCULATION--monitor for distributive shock; give fluids
Quiz :Epinephrine Auto-injector teaching - √Answer :always
carry 2 devices
inject by "stabbing" into top of thigh with pants on (AVOID
pockets)
call 911 immediately--patient still needs to be monitored
keep epi in cool dark place.
Quiz :Immunocompromised Patient - √Answer :-Do not drink
anything that has been sitting out
-take temp at least once per day
-clean toothbrush once weekly in diswasher or bleach solution
-do not eat raw foods; salad, cottage cheese
-do not scoop litter boxes
-no plants or soil exposure
-antibacterial soap
-AVOID reptiles
Quiz :HIV: Assess - √Answer :CD4 count
ELISA test once per year for at risk patients
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