Pediatric Nursing - Communicable Diseases 100% Correct Review Exam 2023

Pediatric Nursing - Communicable Diseases 100% Correct Review Exam 2023 Chickenpox (varicella) spread by: - ANS-Respiratory secretions Skin lesions not crusted over Chickenpox symptoms - ANS-Highly pruritic rash Macule to papule to vesicle rash Chickenpox treatment - ANS-antiviral agents Benadryl for itching Acetaminophen for fever PREVENTION by vaccine Chickenpox considerations - ANS-Airborne and contact precautions 1 week isolation til vesicles crust Keep child cool NO ASPIRIN USE Erythema (fifths disease) spread by: - ANS-Respiratory secretions, blood, blood products Fifths disease rash stages - ANS-1: slapped appearance on cheeks 2: maculopapular spots symmetrical on extremities 3: rash subsides until trauma from wind etc Fifths disease management - ANS-Antipyretics Analgesics Anti inflammatory drugs Roseola Infantum spread by: - ANS-Saliva, mucosa membrane Roseola symptoms - ANS-Persistent high fever 3-4 days Non-pruritis rash pink and red spots Roseola management - ANS-Antipyretics Measles (Rubeola) spread by: - ANS-Respiratory secretions Blood Urine Measles symptoms - ANS-Fever, malaise, koplik spots in mouth Rash appears 3-4 days after above symptoms PREVENTION by... Continues...