VARICELLA Flashcards
1
Q
what is another name for varicella?
A
chicken pox
2
Q
what type of precautions will this patient be on?
A
airborne precautions
3
Q
what are clinical manifestations of varicella?
A
rash
1. macules start at the center of the trunk and then spread to face and extremities which eventually scab over
4
Q
when will scabs starting forming and what does this mean?
A
scabs will start appearing in 1 week and this means that they are no longer contagious BUT the child has to wait until every scab has crusted over before they can go into the general public
5
Q
what symptomatic treatments can be given for this patient with varicella?
A
- no aspirin because of complication of reye’s syndrome
- oatmeal baths and baking soda baths
- caldarella ointment
- it will spread if they scratch it so keep their fingernails short and wear mittens if needed
