RSV

Question 1

what kind of precautions are needed for a child who has RSV?

Answer 1

droplet precautions

Question 2

how is RSV transmitted?

Answer 2

through secretions and/ or contaminated fomites (clothes, furniture, utensils)

Question 3

what are the 3 treatment priorities for RSV?

Answer 3

-O2 administration
-IV fluids/ fluid replacement
-antipyretics

Question 4

RSV clinical manifestations range from mild cold symptoms to severe lower respiratory tract infection symptoms. What kind of manifestations will you see in a child with RSV?

Answer 4

-sore throat
-decreased activity
-chest pain
-fatigue
-difficulty breathing
-SOB
-cough
-decreased appetite

Question 5

what are some risk factors of developing RSV?

Answer 5

-prematurity
-any infant <12 months
-chronic lung disease
-weakened immune system
-neuromuscular disorders
-difficulty swallowing or clearing secretions

Question 6

what are 3 complications that can occur due to RSV?

Answer 6

respiratory distress
pneumonia
bronchitis

Question 7

what is the definitive diagnostic test used to diagnose RSV?

Answer 7

rapid antigen testing

Question 8

What are 2 other diagnostic tests that can be done to aid in diagnosing RSV, but won’t be definitive?

Answer 8

a throat culture and a chest x-ray

Question 9

What is the vaccine that can be given to aid in prevention of RSV?

Answer 9

Abrysvo

“uh-breez-vo”

**you can also give monoclonal antibodies

Question 10

what is the medications used for an acute bronchospasm?

Answer 10

terbutaline (rescue inhaler)