Exam 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease

A parent is concerned because her son was exposed to varicella at preschool.The nurse would tell this parent that the incubation period for varicella is _____ days.

The nurse explains to the parents that their child is in the prodromal stage of varicella.This means that the child:

The nurse gives an example of an opportunistic infection as:

A child was sent to the school nurse because of a rash.The nurse noted the rash was present on the trunk,extremities,and face.The child's cheeks were bright red.The nurse is aware this type of rash is consistent with:

The mother of a newborn asked the nurse,"When will my baby get the hepatitis B vaccine?" The nurse bases a response on the knowledge that the first dose of Comvax should be given to infants born to a hepatitis B-positive mother within _____ after birth.

The nurse determined the parent understood the information related to tick bites when he stated:

The type of precautions necessary when caring for a toddler with varicella is:

The nurse would choose to administer the immunization injection of:

The nurse explains that some families do not have their children immunized for what reason(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse explains that the ______________ test determines the child's susceptibility to tuberculosis.

The nurse is planning to administer immunizations at a well-child visit when a parent reports the 18-month-old child is allergic to eggs.The vaccine that would be contraindicated is:

An adolescent is taking tetracycline for a sexually transmitted disease.The nurse would stress in the instruction about this medication to:

The nurse would delay the administration of DTaP when the mother says that her infant:

The priority nursing diagnosis for a hospitalized infant who is HIV positive would be:

A 9-year-old child hospitalized for neutropenia is placed in protective isolation.What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make when the child asks,"Why do you have to wear a gown and mask when you are in my room?"

The statement made by a sexually active adolescent girl indicating an understanding of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is:

The nurse is aware that female adolescents with STDs resist reporting the conditions for what reason(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n)______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.

The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules,papules,vesicles,pustules,and scabs on the child as the particular sign of the communicable disease of _________________.

In giving care,the nurse is aware that safe handling of body substances is essential.Which body substance(s)require(s)safe handling? Select all that apply.