Pertussis Or Whooping Cough

Question 1

Route of transmission pertussis

Answer 1

Respiratory
Direct or indirect
Most contagious on CATARRHAL STAGE
DROPLET PRECAUTION

Question 2

What happened during the catarrhal stage?

Answer 2

Most contagious
Respiratory symptoms
Low-grade fever
Last 1 to 2 weeks

Question 3

What happened during the Parixysmal Stage?

Answer 3

Burst to numerous rapid coughs
Sudden inspiration creates high-pitched whoop
Cheeks become cyanotic
Eyes may bulge tongue protrudes
Vomiting
Exhaustion
More common at night
Last 4 to 6 weeks

Question 4

What happened during the convaslecent stage?

Answer 4

Coughing gradually stops
Paroxysmal cough may return
Last 2 to 3 weeks

Question 5

What are the complications of Pertussis?

Answer 5

Pneumonia
Apnea
Neurological
Pressure effects paroxysms (nosebless, hernias, rectal.prolapse)
Adolescents ( syncope, sleep disturbance, rib fractures, incontinence)

Question 6

What are the nursing intervention s of Pertussis?

Answer 6

Continuous assessment of respiratory status
Watch for hypoxic during coughing spells
Ensure oxygenation
Suction prn
Reduce factors that promote cough
Small frequent meals