MCN 374: Peds Exam 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

MCN 374: Peds Exam 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONPopulations that should be immunized - ANS: -when taking antibiotics -minor illness -children w/ mild allergies -breastfeeding infants -children and pregnant household contact *ALL should be immunized* common reactions to vaccines - ANS: -mild rash or fever 10days-2wks post MMR/Varicella -Low grade fever, fussiness, soreness at injection site -fever 103, shock or collapse, inconsolable crying 3hrs Nursing interventions/parent teachings for vaccine reactions - ANS: -tylenol Q4hrs for fussiness and low grade fever -warm bath -NO aspirin -No motrin if 6months Infection prevention interventions - ANS: #1: Hand washing -proper use of PPE (gloves, gown, mask, goggles) -Use of proper isolation technique Nurses role of preventing communicable disease - ANS: -understand incubation period -konw correct isolation precautions -know generall s/s of illness -assessment -parent education