Rotavirus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is prepared to administer a varicella vaccine to a female client planning to start a family. How long after the vaccination should the nurse instruct the client to wait before getting pregnant? a. 2 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 8 weeks d. 12 weeks Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to wait at least 12 weeks (3 months) before getting pregnant after receiving measles, mumps, rubella, and varicel...

Primary manifestations of SRMD GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach peptic ulcers gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear (tearing of the esophagus from the stoma...

Dehydration: o A common problem, increased risk of diarrhea o Infants and young children are at the highest risk o Body fluids make up 75% of an infant’s body weight o Infants/toddlers’ high ratio of surface area to weight equals more body loss through evaporation Diarrhea: o Acute diarrhea is typically caused by viruses, like rotavirus, bacteria, and parasites o Rotavirus is common in infants between 3 and 15 months of age o Chronic diarrhea can be caused by antibiotic treatment of...

Live Attenuated vaccines general principles Correct Answer-Not administered to immunocompromised patients Usually not given if patient has febrile illness If patient needs two live vaccines: Correct Answer-Give both the same day OR Administer at least 4 weeks apart Can live attenuated vaccine be administered in pregnancy? Correct Answer-Not administered in pregnancy Pregnancy should be avoid for 1 month after vaccination Drug interaction with live attenuated vaccine? Correct Answer-...

NURS 5315 Gastrointestinal Module 9 (GI System Anatomy and Physiology) .Discuss the effects of aging on the gastrointestinal tract.  Age related changes in the GI tract begins at age 50  Tooth enamel and dentin wear down→ more vulnerable to cavities  Teeth are lost as a result of: o Periodontal (gum) disease o Recession of gums o Osteoporotic bone changes o Brittle roots that fracture easily  Taste buds decline in number  Sense of smell diminishes  Sense of taste de...

2023 NGN ATI Community Health Proctored Exam A nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this member. Remind the group that everyone should have a chance to participate. Divide the group into pairs and give each pair a topic for discussion. Give the member extra time to compose her thought before expressing the...

A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide atraumatic care? A. Administer 81 mg of Aspirin B. Use the Z-track method when injecting C. Ask the parents to leave the room during the injection D. Provide sucrose solution on the pacifier - D. Provide sucrose solution on the pacifier A nurse is planning to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following vaccines sh...

CMN 571 Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers When should Heb B not be given? - Answer-Serious allergic reaction to yeast or any vaccine component (previous reaction to hep B) How is rotavirus spread? - Answer-fecal-oral transmission, contact with contaminated surfaces, eating contaminated foods Side effect of rotavirus vaccine? (RV5, RV1) - Answer-intussusception Maximum initial dose age for rotavirus? - Answer-14 weeks and 6 days (no safety data on older infant administration)...

Which of the following legal defenses are the most important for a nurse to develop? A. Activity theory B. Continuity theory C. Disengagement theory D. Gerotranscendence theory - Correct D. Gerotranscendence theory The gerotranscendence theory is a recent theory that proposes that the older adult experiences a shift in perspective with age. The person moves from a materialistic and national view of the world to a more cosmic and transcendent one. The activity theory considers the continu...

1. A nurse is assessing newborn following forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method? A. Hypoglycemia B. Polycythemia C. Facial Palsy D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia C Which of the following statements by client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "The medication could cause me to experience heart palpitations" B. "This medication could cause me to experience blurred vision" C. "Th...