Varicella Or Chicken Pox

Question 1

Varicella

Answer 1

Chicken pox zoster virus reactivate of latent is shingles or herpes zoster
AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS

Question 2

When is varicella contagious the most?

Answer 2

1 to 2 days before rash appears
Until lesions crusted

Question 3

How varicella forms?

Answer 3

Macule- Papule- Vesicle- Crust
Head - trunk - extremities
Most lesions on trunk
Crops 200 to 500
PRURITIS —— very itchy!!!! 😬😬😬

Question 4

Varicella SS

Answer 4

Malaise
Temp up to 102f for 2 to 3 days
Vesicular rash
Itching

Question 5

What are the complications of varicella?

Answer 5

Secondary bacterial infection from scratching
Pneumonia
Central nervous system

Question 6

Medication for varicella

Answer 6

Acyclover or zovirax
(Decreased number of lesions
Shorten duration of fever, decreased itching)

Question 7

What are the nursing interventions?

Answer 7

Skin care oatmeal bath, tepic no soap
Apply pressure ( no scratching)
Topical calamine
Distractions
Fingernails short
Keep cool
NO ASPIRIN