Test #5 - Temperature Flashcards
What are some basics about temperature needs?
- Temp regulation is necessary to survival
- Differences between newborn, child and adult
- Everyone has a neutral thermal environment (NTE)
What are the different types of immunity?
-Natural Passive
Antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta or to infant in mothers milk
-Natural Active
Antigens enter the body naturally; body produces antibodies and specialized lymphocytes
-Acquired Passive
Preformed antibodies in immune serum introduced into the body by injection
-Acquired Active
Antigens are introduced in vaccines; body produces antibodies and specialized lymphocytes
What happens to the respiratory system during infection?
Tachypnea
Retractions, nasal flaring
What happens to the cardiac system during infections?
Decreased cardiac output
Tachycardia
Hypotensive
Decreased profusion
What happens to CNS during infection?
Decreased activity and tone irritability
Lethargy
Temperature instability
What happens to the integumentary system during infection?
Jaundice
Pallor
Petechiae
Mottling
What happens to the GI system during infections?
Abdominal distention
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
What are some assessments of EARLY onset of infection?
Manifests in 24-48 hours
Progresses RAPIDLY
Mortality as high as 15%
Microorganisms of the normal flora of vaginal tract
What happens during the LATE onset of infections?
Commonly seen after two weeks of age
Slower progression
Bacterial transmission is varied
May be viral
Fungal
What does TORCH stand for pertaining to infections?
- Toxoplasmosis
- Other – HPV, HBV, HIV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Varicella
- Rubella
- Cytomegalovirus – CMV
- Herpes Simplex – HSV

What are some interventions to prevent sepsis?
HANDWASHING
Fingernails – Short, clean, no polish, no artificial
Standard Precautions
Infectious personnel should not work in newborn nursery
Prophylactic antibiotic administration
Clean stethoscope between infants
Keep infants clean
Monitor
TEACH
What do we need to know about communicable diseases in children?
Symptoms
How transmitted
Proper isolation precautions
Incubation
Period of communicability
Treatment
Prevention
Immunizations
Nursing Responsibility in administering vaccines chart

Barriers to Immunization Chart

Common misconceptions about administration and safety of vaccines chart

Special Considerations related to immunizations chart

Immunization schedule chart

What is diphtheria?
- Acute BACTERIAL Disease
- Affects tonsils, throat, nose and/or skin
- If untreated can cause serious complications and/or death
What are some assessments for diphtheria?
Low grade fever
Anorexia
Rhinorrhea with foul odor
Cough
Hoarseness
Nasal manifestations initially resemble the common cold, then gradually begin to include discharge of foul-smelling muco-purulent material
HALLMARK SIGN: Thin, gray membrane on the tonsils and pharynx, causing bull neck, or neck edema
Respiratory compromise due to a narrowing of the upper airway
How is Diphtheria transmitted?
Direct contact, droplet
CDC PRECAUTIONS: Airborne
What is the incubation for diphtheria?
2-5 days
How long is the communicability of diphtheria?
2-4 weeks
OR: until negative cultures have been obtained
What is the treatment for diphtheria?
Antitoxin
Antibiotic
Bed Rest
Tracheostomy if airway issue
When do children get the diphtheria vaccine?
Vaccinations under 7
2 Months
4 Months
6 months
15-18 months
4-6 years
Vaccinations over 7
11-12 years
What is tetanus?
- Affects the nervous system
- Does not affect mental status
- High mortality
What are some assessments for tetanus?
Headache
Stiffness of the neck and jaw
Painful facial spasms
Difficulty chewing and swallowing
Laryngospasm
Severe Pain
Respiratory arrest
How is tetanus transmitted?
Tetanus bacillus (anaerobic) from soil
Intestines of human or animal
No direct person to person transmission
What is the incubation period for tetanus?
Average 8 days
Can be 3-21 days
Recovery takes 1-2 months
What is the treatment for tetanus?
ICU
Tetanus IG Large doses for 7-14 days
Metronidazole Large does for 7-14 days
Sedatives
Muscle relaxers
What are the ages for tetanus vaccines?
Vaccinations under 7
2 Months
4 Months
6 months
15-18 months
4-6 years
Vaccinations over 7
11-12 years
What is pertussis?
- Also known as whooping cough
- Highly contagious bacterial Infection
What are the assessments for Pertussis?
Distinctive “whoop” cough
Often occurs at night
Thick mucous that may form a plug and dislodge when coughing
Episodes may end in vomiting

How is pertussis transmitted?
Direct contact; droplet
CDC – AIRBORNE
What is the incubation period for pertussis?
6-20 Days
What is the communicability of pertussis?
1-2 weeks and until the 4th week
MOST contagious before the paroxysmal cough stage
Not contagious if treated with mycin antibiotics (erythro, clarithro and azithro)
What is the treatment for pertussis?
Macrolide (Mycin) antibiotics and corticosteroids
Cortico: Used to open airways
What ages are the pertussis vaccines given?
Vaccinations under 7
2 Months
4 Months
6 months
15-18 months
4-6 years
Vaccinations over 7
11-12 years
What is poliomyelitis?
- Also known as Polio
- Infectious viral disease
- Invades nervous system
What are the assessments for poliomyelitis?
Fever
Headache
Vomiting
Sore Throat
Progressive Weakness (THIS IS HOW YOU ARE GOING TO KNOW IT’S POLIO)
How is poliomyelitis transmitted?
Direct Contact
(Fecal-oral, oral-oral respiratory)
What is the incubation period of polio?
Average of 7-10 days
May range from 5-35 days
What is the communicabiility of polio?
Greatest shortly before and with onset of clinical symptoms when the virus is in the throat
Excreted in the feces for several weeks
What is the treatment of polio?
Complete bed rest
Resp ventilation possible
Physical therapy
What age is the polio vaccines given?
Vaccination
2 months
4 months
6-18 months
4-6 years
What are other preventions besides vaccines for polio?
Isolation of infected individual
Treatment and monitoring of household members
Will be quarantined at home or hospital depending on severity
What is Infectious Parotitis (Mumps)?
- Also known as mumps
- Acute viral disease
What are some assessments for Mumps?
Fever
Malaise and Anorexia
Followed by ear ache that is aggravated by chewing
Swelling of one or more parotid glands
What are some interventions for mumps?
Examine ears and throat
Perform neurologic assessment
Intermittent application of ice packs
Teach meticulous hand hygiene to child
How is mumps transmitted?
Airborne/Droplet
Direct contact with saliva of an infected person
Possibly urine
What is the incubation period for mumps?
16-25 days
What is the communicability time for mumps?
7 days before parotid swelling until 9 days after swelling subsides
What are the treatments for mumps?
Symptomatic care
Respiratory isolation from onset
Analgesics
Antipyretics
IVF’s
Bed rest until swelling subsides
Soft bland food that isn’t difficult to chew
Supportive therapy based on Signs and Symptoms
What are the ages for vaccines of mumps?
12-15 months
4-6 years
What is another prevention if someone has been exposed to mumps?
Quarantine those who may have been exposed if necessary
WHOLE HOUSE QUARANTINED
What is Rubeola (measles)?
- Also known as measles
- Acute highly communicable viral disease
- More severe in infants and adults than in children
- Many complications can occur
What are some assessments for measles?
Prodromal (Lasts 1-4 days)
Fever
Coriz (Runny nose)
Cough
Conjunctivitis
Koplick Spots (Appears 2 days before rash)
Small, blue-white spots with a red base that cluster near the molars on the buccal mucosa
Rash
2-4 days after onset of prodromal state
Red and blotchy
Begins around face
Spreads downward
Becomes darker red
Lightens up 3-4 days after appearance
Assumes a brownish appearance
How are measles transmitted?
Direct contact with droplets of infected person
Airborne (Less frequent)
What is the Incubation period for measles?
8-12 days
What is the communicability time for measles?
3-5 days prior to rash
4 days after rash appearance
What is the treatment for measles?
Respiratory/droplet isolation through 4th day of rash
No real treatment
Vitamin A replacement
Bed Rest
Antipyretics
Analgesics
Tepid Baths
What are the ages for vaccines of measles?
12-15 months
4-6 years
What are preventions for measles?
Vaccination
Eduation
Vaccinations for those in contact with Patient
What is Rubella?
- Also Known as German Measles
- Mild febrile viral disease
- Encephalitis may develop
What are some assessments for Rubella?
Prodromal symptoms
Absent in children
Present with adolescents and adults
Lymphadenopathy
Precedes rash by 3-5 days
May develop leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
How is Rubella Transmitted?
Airborne
Direct Contact
What is the incubation for Rubella?
14-21 Days
What is the communicability time for Rubella?
7 days before onset of rash
14 days after onset of rash
Highly communicable
What is the treaments for Rubella?
Analgesics
Antipyretics
Bed Rest
At what age are kids vaccinated for Rubella?
12-15 months
4-6 years
What are some preventions for Rubella?
Vaccination
12-15 months
4-6 years
Education
Pregnant women are at risk
Keep infected children from school and or work for 7 days after onset of rash
What is Roseola?
- Acute Febrile rash illness with a viral origin
- Affects children under 4, most common in <2 years old
- Caused by Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6)
What are the assessments for Roseola?
Sudden fever as high as 105 for 3-8 days
Rash initially on trunk, then spreads, will fade rapidly
How is Roseola transmitted?
Direct contact of saliva of effected person
What is the incubation for Roseola?
9-10 days estimated
What is the communicability time for Roseola?
Unknown – Thought to be from the febrile stage to when rash first appears
What is the treatment for Roseola?
Antipyretics
Hydration
What is the prevention for Roseola?
No vaccine available
Mild disease that gives sustained immunity after infection
Rubeola Rubella and Roseola mnemonic

What is Haemophilus Influenza B?
- Another name is Hib
- Bacterial illness
- Can cause encephalitis
- Most commonly causes Meningitis
- Symptoms of Hib infection will be specific to the area of the body
What are the assessments for Haemophilus influenza b?
-ASSESSMENTS (MENINGITIS – As dx with lumbar puncture for CSF culture)
Fever
Weakness
Vomiting
Stiff neck
May develop seizures and anemia
Monitor for Kernig sign and/or Brudzinski sign
How is HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA B transmitted?
Direct Contact
Droplet
What is the incubation period for HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA B?
Unknown, probably less than a week
What is the communicability of HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA B?
Varies on type of infection
If untreated, remains communicable as long as bacteria is in the nose/throat
What is the treatement for haemophilus influenza b?
Antibiotics
Rifampin (Prophylactic antibiotic) given to those exposed
What age are kids vaccinated for haemophilus Influenza B?
2 months
4 months
6 months (In 3 shot series)
12-15 months (Booster dose)
What is hepatitis A?
-Acute viral illness
Highly Contagious
What are some assessments of Hepatitis A?
May be asymptomatic
Mildly ill
What is the transmission for hepatitis A?
Fecal-oral transmission of matter contaminated
What is the incubation period for hepatitis A?
Average 15-50 days
What is the communicability time for hepatitis A?
1-2 weeks before and 1 week after symptoms
What is the treatment for Hepatitis A?
Symptoms
Keep Hydrated
What are the ages for vaccinations of Hepatitis A?
2 doses: 12 months – 3 years
Separate the 2 doses by 6-18months
Ex: 1st vaccine given at 12 months, the 2nd dose cannot be given prior to 18 months and no later than 30 months
What is some preventions of hepatitis A?
Vaccinations
Hand Washing
IG Administration
What is hepatitis B?
Acute Viral Illness
What are some assessments for Hepatitis B?
Most children are asymptomatic
Fever
Rash
Malaise
Liver failure
Death
How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
Infected blood, blood products and body fluids
Percutanously
Mucosal
What is the incubation time for hepatits B?
45-180 days (Average 90 days)
What is the communicability time for hepatitis B?
Will remain communicable through acute course of the disease
What is the treatment for Hep B?
Of symptoms
Keep Hydrated
What ages are kids vaccinated for Hep B?
Birth
1-2 months
6-18 months
What are some preventions for Hep B?
Vaccinations
Avoid High risk activities
What is Varicella?
- Also known as “chicken pox”
- Highly contagious viral disease
What are some assessments for Varicella?
Acute onset
Mild fever
Malaise
Anorexia
Irritability
Macular rash for few hours
Rash progresses to pruritic vesicular lesions for 1-5 days
How is Varicella transmitted?
Direct Contact
Airborne
Droplet
What is the incubation time for varicella?
10-21 days
What is the communicability time for varicella?
1-2 days before rash (prodromal) to
First crop of vesicles when crusts have formed (usually 5-7 days)
What is the treatment for varicella?
Antiviral agent
VZIG
Comfort
Secondary Infection treatment
At what ages are kids vaccinated for varicella?
12-15 months
4-6 years
What is scarlet Fever?
-Acute infection with group A strep
What are some assessments for scarlet fever?
Sore throat
Temp
Rash within 12-36 hours
How is scarlet fever transmitted?
Direct Contact with infected person
Airborne (inhalation or ingestion)
What is the ijncubation period for scarlet fever?
1-7 days (Average of 3 days)
What is the communicability time for scarlet fever?
Acute stage until 24 hours after antimicrobial therapy has begun
What is the treatment for scarlet fever?
PCN or erythromycin
Bed rest
Isolation until 24 hours after initiation of antibiotics
What is Acute otitis media?
- Inflammation of the middle ear
- Caused by dysfunctional Eustachian tube
- Most common childhood bacterial infection
6 month – 2 years
What are some complications associated with acute otitis media?
Chronic OM
Hearing loss
Meningitis
Eardrum perforation
Scarring
What are some assessments for acute otitis media?
Fussy
Low Grade Fever
Pulling on ear
What are some treatments for acute otitis media?
Antibiotics
Surgery
What are some preventions for acute otitis media?
No smoking around child
No propping of bottle
Encourage protection
What is tonsillitis?
- Infection or inflammation of the tonsils
- May be caused by a virus or bacterium
- Peaks between ages 4-7 years
- Dx with throat culture, visualization of inflamed pharynx and CBC
What are some assessments for tonsillitis?
Sudden sore throat
Painful/difficulty swallowing
Mouth breathing
Mouth odor
Chills
Fever
What are some treatments for tonsillitis?
Maintain airway
Comfort measures
Antibiotics
Possible surgery
What is encephalitis?
- Inflammation of the brain tissue
- Post viral illness
- Tick or mosquito bite
- Can be very serious
- Most fully recover
- Dx with spinal tap, CT, and/or MRI
What are assessments for encephalitis?
Depends on the causative organism and location of infection in the brain
What are some treatments for encephalitis?
Monitor closely
Focus on controlling ICP
Provide seizure precautions
What is conjunctivitis?
- Pink eye
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva
- Can be viral and bacterial
What are some assessments for conjunctivitis?
Conjunctiva is pink and/or red
Depends on the type
Bacterial discharge is green or yellow in color
Viral discharge is watery
Viral may be accompanied by cold and/or flu like symptoms
What are some treatments for conjunctivitis?
Antibiotics
Warm compresses cleaning unaffected eye first
What are some preventions for conjunctivitis?
Strict hand washing
Wash contaminated laundry separate
What is Reye’s Syndrome?
- Toxic Encephalopathy
- Associated with ASA therapy for treatment of fever in children with viral illness
Otitis Media Mnemonic

Reye’s Syndrome Clinical Staging System Chart

What are some assessments for Reye’s syndrome?
Fever
Profoundly impaired consciousness
Disordered hepatic function
Follows viral Illness
What is the treatment for Reye’s syndrome?
Initial care in ICU through acute stages
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery
What is the prevention for Reye’s syndrome?
Education on early diagnosis
Education on NO ASA to child under 6 years old unless directed by PCP
What is rocky mountain spotted fever?
- Bacterial infection transmitted by ticks
- Most common in southeastern states
May lead to death if untreated
What is the incubation for rocky mountain spotted fever?
2-14 days (Average 7 days)
What are some assessments for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Appear 1-14 days after tick bite
Onset gradual or rapid with vague signs
Sudden high fever of 104 degrees
Children may become very ill very quickly
Signifigant Malaise
Abdominal pain
N/V
Lasts for 2-3 weeks
What are some complications associated with rocky mountain spotted fever?
Pneumonia
Resp/Cardiac failure
Meningitis
Brain damage
Clotting problems
Kidney failure
Shock
What is the treatment for rocky mountain spotted fever?
Doxycycline or tetracycline is common practice
What is the prevention of rocky mountain spotted fever?
Avoid areas heavily tick infested
If tick found, remove promptly and correctly
Education
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Mnemonic

What is Lyme Disease?
Tick borne disease
What is the incubation period for Lyme disease?
3-32 ddays
What are the assessments for lyme disease?
Chills
Fever
HA
Fatigue
Stiff neck
Muscle or joint pain
Swollen lymph nodes
What are some complications related to lyme disease?
Left untreated can lead to neurological defects
Arm & leg weakness
Bell’s palsy
Meningitis
Severe Headache
What are the treatments for lyme disease?
10-21 days oral treatment
Under 8
Amoxicillin
PCN
Over 8
Doxycycline
Amoxicillin
Cefuroxime
What are some preventions for lyme disease?
Avoid areas heavily tick infested
If tick found, remove promptly and correctly
Anticipatory guidance
Education
Lyme disease mnemonic

Prevention measures to avoid insect/tick bites chart

What is Mononucleosis?
Mono
Acute viral infection often with EBV
What are the assessments for Mono?
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Fever
Sore Throat
Headache
Lethargy
Fatigue
What is the incubation period for Mono?
4-6 weeks after exposed to virus
How is mono transmitted?
Contact
What is the treatment for mono?
Rest
Fluids
What is Erythema Infectiosum?
- Called Fifth’s Disease
- Acute human parvovirus type b infection
What are the assesments for erythema infectiosum?
3 stages
Stage 1: Flu like symptoms
Stage 2: A “slapped face” appearance of rash
Stage 3: Lasts 1-3 weeks as the rash fades
What is the incubation period for Erythema infectiosum?
4-14 days but can be 21 days
What is the communicability for erythema infectiosum/
Shedding of virus occurs between 5 and 12 days
Usually from the prodromal period until the rash appears
How is erythema infectiosum transmitted?
Airborne
Droplet
Respiratory secretions and blood
Mother to fetus
What is the treatment for erythema infectiosum?
None
May need comfort measures for joint pain
What are some preventions for erythema infectiosum?
Avoid contact with infected person
Exposed pregnant woman should promptly seek care
What is laryngotracheobronchitis?
-Croup
Term is applied to several viral and bacterial syndromes
Most often refers to LTB
-Viral invasion of the upper airway,
Extends to larynx, trachea and bronchi
- Most common in children 3 months-3 years
- Peaks age 2-3 years
- Potential of airway obstruction
What are the assessments for Croup?
Ill
Upper respiratory symptoms
Cough – Seal like
Hoarseness
May or may not have fever
Comparison of types of croup chart

What is the treatment for Croup?
Depends on severity
Humidity
May require intubation and ICU
Most respond positively to medication and O2 therapy
Discharged within 48-72 hours
What is RSV?
- RSV
- Most common cause of bronchiolitis
- Nearly all children have been infected with RSV by age 2
- Annual epidemics from October to March
What is the assessmens to RSV?
Upper respiratory symptoms – Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Wheezing, Crackles or rhonchi
Intercostal/subcostal retractions
With or without nasal flaring
Cyanosis
Increase in severity at night
Chest and rib soreness
How is RSV transmitted?
Direct contact with respiratory secretions
Indirectly through contaminated surfaces
What is the treatment for croup?
Humidified O2
Symptoms
Antipyretics
Bronchodilators
Antibiotics if bacteria present
What is the prevention for RSV?
Education
Prophylaxis available for high risk
Synagis
Children have increased incidence of reactive airway disease and asthma later in childhood