Week 3: Exam 1 PEDS
The rash in roseola is pruritic. Which measure would you teach the parent to provide comfort?
Apply cool compresses to the skin to stop local itching. Cool compresses or cool baths will help to relieve the itching associated with the rash. Antipruritics may be necessary to help with itching. To protect the skin, the child should be instructed not to scratch the skin to alleviate itching. The child's fingernails should be kept short.
What is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and death?
Group B streptococcus, bacteria that come and go naturally in the body. Symptoms in newborns include fever, trouble feeding, and lethargy.
The student nurse is discussing the plan of care for a child admitted to the hospital for treatment of an infection. Which action should be taken first?
When treating a child suspected of having an infection, the blood cultures must be obtained 1st. The administration of antibiotics may impact the culture's results.
Meningococcal Disease
a potentially fatal infection that occurs when meningococcal bacteria invade the body, usually from the throat or nose Standard, Droplet Private Room until continuous 24 h therapy respiratory secretions postexposure prophylaxis to control outbreaks
Mumps symptoms
a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) glands that are located near your ears. symptoms: Swelling and pain on both sides of face Sore throat Fever Aches and pains Very contagious for up to 7 days before symptoms show and 10 days after symptoms start Symptoms may last 10 days
acute period
period in which the infectious disease develops fully -organism multiplies rapidly -clinical signs and symptoms are present
convalescence period
period in which the tissues are repaired, healing takes place, and body regains strength and recovers
prodromal period
short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
incubation period
the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms
