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NUR 505 TEST 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSImmunisations for ages 7-18: meningococcal and Tdap.
-HPV (11-15: 2 doses; sexually assaulted or HIV: 3 doses beginning at 9 years
old; 15+: 3 doses).
TDaP versus DTaP: - TDaP boosts immunity and is given at a lower dose than
DTaP. - DTaP builds immunity and is recommended for youngsters.
When may people with varicella return to school?
After the rash crusts over.
Bacterial vs. viral meningitis test questions
If she asks about the cause of viral meningitis, select a virus. (And vice versa.)
Meningitis Interventions
-bacterial = emergency: administer antibiotics.
- Allow the virus to take its course. - Isolate as soon as possible. - Take
precautions for seizures.
Why is diphtheria so dangerous?
It suffocates you
Fifth's disease can lead to birth abnormalities if contracted during pregnancy
and causes a bright red rash on the cheeks.
Why do kids develop otitis media?
-increased exposure to respiratory illnesses
, -Eustachian tubes are narrow and horizontal.
Diagnostic tests for Strep include throat and skin cultures.
To treat Strep Tx, take antibiotics and stay fever-free for 24 hours before
school. Also, discard your toothbrush.
Education for lice.
- Wash linens and bedding, vacuum carpets and couches, and store stuffed
animals outside for 2 weeks.
Tx information for pertussis: - If exposed, treatment is necessary. - Babies do
not tolerate it well.
S/s lead toxicity.
Symptoms may include hyperactivity, cognitive impairment, blindness, and
even death.
Lower limit for lead is 0 mcg/dL.
- upper: more than 5 mcg/dL
What is muscular dystrophy, and what are the telltale symptoms?
- Gower's disease is a progressive and deadly sickness that causes muscular
wasting and requires walking with hands up to stand up.
- Loss of ambulation by 10 years old - Decreased respiratory, cardiac, and
feeding abilities with time
Diagnostic diagnostics for muscular dystrophy include a muscle biopsy and
increased CK levels, which may not necessarily be diagnostic.
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