Communicable Diseases Chart - Influenza

Question 1

when does it occur

Answer 1

oct to march

Question 2

mode of transmission

Answer 2

aerosolized particles and direct contact with resp secretions

Question 3

causal agent

Answer 3

orthomyxoviruses

Question 4

contagious and incubation

Answer 4

com 1 day before symptoms and to 5-7 days after onset
incubation is 1-4 days

Question 5

s/s

Answer 5

abrupt onset of fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, ache, malaise, anorexia, N/V/D, abdominal pain

Question 6

tx

Answer 6

supportive
antiviral for symptomatic and to prevent
antiviral needs to be started within 48 hours of symptoms

Question 7

vaccine

Answer 7

yes influenza
inactivated - IM
live attenuated - intranasal

Question 8

isolation

Answer 8

droplet and contact

Question 9

complications

Answer 9

pneumonia
OM
asthma exacerbation
trachelitis
febrile seizures
meningitis
Guillain-Barre

Question 10

nursing considerations

Answer 10

increase fluids
Tylenol and advil for fever and pain
rest and quiet activities
home for 24 hours after fever is gone