Chapter 6 H1N1

Question 1

• Swine flu
• Caused by Influenza A, B, & C

Answer 1

H1N1

Question 2

MOT

Answer 2

• Contact w/pig
• Air droplets

Question 3

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Answer 3

1. Fever
2. Myalgia
3. Chills & sweats
4. Cough
5. Sore throat
6. Rhinorrhea
   a. Watery, red eyes & pain
7. Headache
8. Malaise
9. Diarrhea

Question 4

Incubation period

Answer 4

1-4 days

Question 5

For emergency, S/S of each are: ADULT

Answer 5

1. Dyspnea & SOB
2. Chest pain
3. Signs of dehydration
4. Ongoing dizziness
5. Seizures
6. Worsening of existing medical condition
7. Severe weakness or myalgia

Question 6

For emergency, S/S of each are: CHILDREN

Answer 6

1. Fast breathing
2. Not eating
3. Not peeing
4. Irritable
5. Pale, gray, blue colored skin or lips
6. Chest pain
7. Dehydration
   a. Tenting skin turgor
   b. Sunken fontanelles
   c. Sunken eyes
8. Severe myalgia
9. Seizures
10. Worsening of existing medical condition

Question 7

Causes

Answer 7

• Cells lining the nose, throat, & lungs are
  infected
• Touching contaminated surface then
  the eyes, nose, & mouth

Question 8

Risk factors

Answer 8

1. Ages (<2 y.o & >65 y.o)
2. Living or working condition
3. Weakened immune system
4. Chronic illness
5. Race (American Indians/Alaskans)
6. Aspirin use- below 19 y.o.
   a. weakens immune system
7. Pregnancy
8. Obesity

Question 9

Prevention & control

Answer 9

1. Seasonal flue vaxx
2. Handwashing for atleast 20-30 secs. Use
   alcohol-based sanitizer that has ≥60 %
   alcohol content
3. Proper cough & sneezing etiquette
4. Avoid touching (eyes, nose, & mouth)
5. Clean & disinfect surface regularly
6. Avoid ppl who are sick or who have
   symptoms of flu

Question 10

Complications

Answer 10

1. Pneumonia
2. Neurological symptoms
   a. Confusion to seizures
   i. Due to interruption of oxygenation
   ii. Thereby causing brain damage
3. Bronchitis & RF
4. Muscle tenderness
5. Bacterial infections
6. Worsening M.C. (heart disease & asthma)