Whooping cough Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Recently, a healthcare organization has noticed an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in children under 5 years old. The healthcare organization reports the information to the state department of health. Which of the following statements is most applicable to the disclosure of this information? a. The healthcare organization violated HIPAA because it didn't get authorization prior to the disclosure. b. The healthcare organization did not violate HIPAA because it can disclose i...

Bordetella Pertussis (Whooping cough) - ansGram - Coccobacilli -Acute Respiratory, Severe coughing episodes (Bronchial pneumonia, acute encephalopothy -killed 5-10,000/yr before vaccine (available 2013/2014) -S&S: runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, low-grade fever, pneumonia, whoop sound inhaling, cyanosis, vomiting -Petrussis toxin a-b subunit - attaches/blocks cilia movement, increases cAMP levels (mucous secretions) -Filamentous hemagglutinin - attaches to human cilia -Transmission - p...

NUR 631 RESPIRATORY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Which mainstream bronchus is more vertical due to its continuation of the laryngotracheal tube? right mainstream. Its about 20 degree angle What kind of recessive disorder is cystic fibrosis? autosomal recessive The most common cause of croup is what? parainfluenza virus Is regeneration of epithelial cells lining the alveoli a finding in RSV? NO A highly contagious acute respiratory illness characterized by paroxysmal co...

Pediatrics- Exam One Questions & Answers 2024 What should you inspect and observe in the respiratory system? - ANSWER--color (pallor? cyanosis? acrocyanosis?) -rate/depth of respirations -nose/oral cavity -cough/other airway noises (atelectasis, stridor) -respiratory effort -anxiety/restlessness -clubbing -hydration status What causes clubbing? - ANSWER-reduction of oxygen in the blood A child with a diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough) is being admitted to the pediatric un...

Bordetella Pertussis (Whooping cough) - ansGram - Coccobacilli -Acute Respiratory, Severe coughing episodes (Bronchial pneumonia, acute encephalopothy -killed 5-10,000/yr before vaccine (available 2013/2014) -S&S: runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, low-grade fever, pneumonia, whoop sound inhaling, cyanosis, vomiting -Petrussis toxin a-b subunit - attaches/blocks cilia movement, increases cAMP levels (mucous secretions) -Filamentous hemagglutinin - attaches to human cilia -Transmission - p...

Post cardiac arrest phase, titration of inspired oxygen to lowest level to achieve O2 sat? CORRECT ANSWER 94% frail chest = multiple rib fractures CORRECT ANSWER = see saw chest movement Pertussis (whooping cough) CORRECT ANSWER -An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years. Patients will be feverish and exhibit a "whoop" sound on inspiration after a coughing attack; highly contagious through droplet infection. -long episodes of cough until vomits -...

MICR 290 FINAL EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS REVISED AND UPDATED Bordetella pertussis - Answer--Causes pertussis (whooping cough) -Pertussis progresses through 4 phases: incubation, catarrhal, paroxysmal, convalescent Borrelia burgdorferi - Answer-3 phases in untreated patients: -Bull's eye rash at infection site -Neurological symptoms -Severe arthritis Spirochete borrelia burgdorferi causes lyme disease Chlamydia trachomatis - Answer--Causes chlamydia -Lympthogranuloma ...

Bordetella Pertussis (Whooping cough) - ansGram - Coccobacilli -Acute Respiratory, Severe coughing episodes (Bronchial pneumonia, acute encephalopothy -killed 5-10,000/yr before vaccine (available 2013/2014) -S&S: runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, low-grade fever, pneumonia, whoop sound inhaling, cyanosis, vomiting -Petrussis toxin a-b subunit - attaches/blocks cilia movement, increases cAMP levels (mucous secretions) -Filamentous hemagglutinin - attaches to human cilia

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B....

NURS 406 Study Guide for Exam 2 *Know for each disease process: pathophysiology, prevention, evaluation, S & S, assessment, management, monitoring, complications, and teaching Infectious Disease 1. Pertussis: bordetella pertussis a. Pathophysiology i. Aka whooping cough ii. Spread: resp droplets, direct contact iii. Isolation: droplet b. Prevention: vaccine c. Evaluation: positive nasopharyngeal culture d. S/S Catarrhal Duration: 1-2 wks Symptoms: Rhinorrhea, mild cough, low grade ...