Families Exam 4 - immune and infections Flashcards
Where is MRSA most common?
- legs
- groin
- back of neck
What are characteristics of the bump/infected area caused by MRSA?
- red
- swollen
- painful
- warm to touch
- full of pus
What antibiotics are used for MRSA?
- topical antibiotics
- oral antibiotics: doxycycline
- systemic antibiotics (IV vancomycin) for severe cases
What type of compress is used for MRSA?
warm, moist
What type of transmission precautions are used for MRSA?
contact
Where does the rash occur for varicella/chickenpox?
- starts at the center of the trunk
- spreads to face and proximal extremities
When do scabs occur with varicella/chicken pox?
approximately 1 week, this means the pt is not contagious anymore
What precautions are used for varicella/chicken pox?
contact and airborne
When do koplik spots occur?
with measels, appears 2 days before rash
What precautions are used for measels?
droplet precautions
Where do koplik spots occur?
in the mouth (tiny white spots)
When would you see a sore throat, swollen lymph glands, loss of appetite, increased WBC’s, splenomegaly, hepatic involvement, fever, HA?
mononucleosis
Why should contact sports be avoided with mononucleosis?
splenomegaly
What precautions are used for mononucleosis?
standard
What does the rash look like with fifth’s disease?
- red
- slapped cheek appearance
- lace-like rash on extremities: maculopapular red spots symmetrically distributed on upper and lower extremities progressing proximally to distal surfaces
