Ma'am Sabio 02

Question 1

Bacterial illness that develops in children who have strep throat

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Scarlet Fever

Question 2

Features a bright red rash that covers most of the body

Also known as scarlatina

Answer 2

Scarlet Fever

Question 3

Causative agent of Scarlet Fever

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Beta hemolytic streptococci, Group A

Incubation period: 2 to 5 days

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of Scarlet Fever

Answer 4

• Red rash
• Strawberry tongue
• Fever at 101°F or greater, often with chills
• very sore and red throat
• flushed face

Question 5

Scarlet Fever Nursing Diagnosis

Answer 5

Hyperthermia related to infection and inflammatory response

Acute pain related to throat inflammation and rash irration

Question 6

SF complications may lead to
bacteria spread in

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Kidneys
Lungs
Tonsils
Skins

Rheumatic Fever

Question 7

Scarlet Fever management

Answer 7

Penicillin V
IM Penicillin G
Antipyretic
Analgesic
Soft diet

Question 8

Scarlet Fever Prevention

Answer 8

Wash hands
Cover mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
Don’t share dining utensils or food

Question 9

Common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and children

Answer 9

Impetigo

Question 10

Causative agent of impetigo

Answer 10

B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Group A

Streptococcus Aureus, or both

including MRSA

Question 11

Blisters can appear in various skin areas especially buttocks.

No prior trauma is needed for these blisters to appear

Answer 11

Bullous Impetigo

Question 12

These often start around the nose and on the face but may also affect arms and legs.

Answer 12

Nonbullous Impetigo

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Classic signs of impetigo

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Red Sores that quickly rupture, and then forms yellowish-brown crust

Itching and soreness are generally mild

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Impetigo risk factors

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B A W C C

Broken Skin
Age
Warm weather
Crowded places
Certain Sports

Question 15

Risk for Infection Transmission related to contagious nature of impetigo

Answer 15

Teach proper hand hygiene

Instruct patients to avoid touching or scratching lesions

Advise on keeping personal items separate

Question 16

Impetigo Diagnosis

Answer 16

Risk for Infection Transmission related to the contagious nature of impetigo

Question 18

Impetigo rare complications

Answer 18

Cellulitis
Scarring
Rheumatic fever

Question 19

Impetigo treatment

Answer 19

Topical antibiotic or cream

Oral antibiotic drugs

Question 20

Impetigo prevention

Answer 20

Wash hands frequently

Cut an infected child’s nails short

Wear gloves when applying antibiotic ointment and wash hands after

Question 21

Serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membrane of nose and throat

Answer 21

Diphtheria

Question 22

Diphtheria causative agent

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Corynebacterium Diphtheriae

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Diphtheria incubation

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2-5 days

Question 24

Diphtheria transfer

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Direct, indirect, and droplets

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Symptoms of diphtheria

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Thick gray membrane on the throat and tonsils Sore throat and hoarseness Difficulty and rapid breathing Swollen glands Nasal discharge Brassy cough Fever and chills Malaise

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Diphtheria risk factors

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Children and adults who don't have up to date immunization People living in crowded or unsanitary places Anyone who travel to places where diphtheria is endemic

Question 27

Diphtheria diagnosis

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Impaired gas exchange related to airway obstruction and toxin effects on the respiratory system

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Diphtheria intervention (Impared gas exchange)

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Administer oxygen therapy as needed Position the patient upright to ease breathing Monitor ABGs if respiratory distress worsens Prepare for mechanical ventilation if necessary

Question 29

Diphtheria complications

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Breathing problems Heart damage Nerve damage

Question 30

Diphtheria treatment

Answer 30

Antitoxins Antibiotics