Immunizations: Exam 1 (G) Flashcards
The nurse knows that these four vaccines should you always be held when a patient is immunocompromised; __, __, __, and __.
MMR, Varicella, Flumist, and Rotavirus.
The nurse should be concerned about the patient’s reaction to an administered vaccine if; __ or __.
The PT has a history of anaphylaxis, or the patient displays a systemic reaction.
The Nurse aticipates that their patient demonstrating rhinitis, cough, conjuctivitis and Kolpik spots should be tested for ____.
Measles.
The Nurse understands that a patient that is awaiting test results for Measles (Rubeola) should be under ___ and ___ precautions.
Airborne and Contact, as measles affects the respiratory tract, and can be spread through secretions, blood, and urine.
The Nurse should further anticipate that the patient will need these two types of medication, in addition to encouraging this type of nursing intervention.
Antipyretics, antibiotics to help with potential secondary infections, and bedrest.