CPN exam - Immune and Inf Disease
Chicken pox home remedy - CORRECT ANSWER-Oatmeal baths in warm water
(not cool)
Chicken pox keep child home - CORRECT ANSWER-until all pox are scabbed
over
Chicken pox - preventing secondary infection - CORRECT ANSWER-keep nails
short and hands clean
Chicken pox incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER-10-21 days
Prodromal signs of chicken pox - CORRECT ANSWER-hx of URI, malaise, fever
Chicken pox first appear - CORRECT ANSWER-on trunk and on mucous
membranes
Chicken pox contagion - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 days before pox appear until
all are dried and scabbed (about 6-8 days)
Mononucleosis avoid this - CORRECT ANSWER-contact sports to avoid splenic
rupture
Mononucleosis is transmitted by - CORRECT ANSWER-oropharyngeal
secretions (kissing, sharing utensils, straws, cups)
Mono is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-EBV and sometimes CMV
Younger children dxd with mono (is rare but) tend to have - CORRECT
ANSWER-a less severe form of illness
Mono incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER-very long - 2-6 weeks
Symptoms of mono - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue is hallmark sign.
Lymphadenopathy. Increased atypical lymphocytes on CBC.
, Immunity protect: Naturally acquired active - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibodies
are made AFTER an exposure to illness; Naturally acquired active immunity
occurs when a person is exposed to a live pathogen, develops the disease, and
then develops immunity. Strongest type and lasts for life
Immunity protect: Naturally acquired passive - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibodies
are passively received - pregnant mom to fetus or breastfeeding mom to baby
Immunity protect: Artificially acquired active - CORRECT ANSWER-substances
enter the body and stimulate the immune response; immunizations
Immunity protect: Artificially acquired passive - CORRECT ANSWER-antibodies
enter the body without stimulating immune response; the injection of
antibody-containing serum (def), or immune globulin (IG) , from another person
or animal. Provide immediate protection that lasts for weeks
Vaccines can cause - CORRECT ANSWER-low grade fever
Post vaccine warning signs - CORRECT ANSWER-hoarseness, pallor,
behavioral changes
Immunization status should be reviewed - CORRECT ANSWER-at every visit
(not just well child checks)
Preferred site of immunizations infants and young toddlers - CORRECT
ANSWER-vastus lateralis
Preferred site of immunizations toddlers and up - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid
Immunization schedule is interrupted - what to do - CORRECT ANSWER-space
them out 4 weeks and keep going to catch up
Vaccines should be stored - CORRECT ANSWER-In refrigerator (not in door and
monitor temp daily)
Prior to vaccine admin you should - CORRECT ANSWER-check expiration date
Chicken pox home remedy - CORRECT ANSWER-Oatmeal baths in warm water
(not cool)
Chicken pox keep child home - CORRECT ANSWER-until all pox are scabbed
over
Chicken pox - preventing secondary infection - CORRECT ANSWER-keep nails
short and hands clean
Chicken pox incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER-10-21 days
Prodromal signs of chicken pox - CORRECT ANSWER-hx of URI, malaise, fever
Chicken pox first appear - CORRECT ANSWER-on trunk and on mucous
membranes
Chicken pox contagion - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 days before pox appear until
all are dried and scabbed (about 6-8 days)
Mononucleosis avoid this - CORRECT ANSWER-contact sports to avoid splenic
rupture
Mononucleosis is transmitted by - CORRECT ANSWER-oropharyngeal
secretions (kissing, sharing utensils, straws, cups)
Mono is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-EBV and sometimes CMV
Younger children dxd with mono (is rare but) tend to have - CORRECT
ANSWER-a less severe form of illness
Mono incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER-very long - 2-6 weeks
Symptoms of mono - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue is hallmark sign.
Lymphadenopathy. Increased atypical lymphocytes on CBC.
, Immunity protect: Naturally acquired active - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibodies
are made AFTER an exposure to illness; Naturally acquired active immunity
occurs when a person is exposed to a live pathogen, develops the disease, and
then develops immunity. Strongest type and lasts for life
Immunity protect: Naturally acquired passive - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibodies
are passively received - pregnant mom to fetus or breastfeeding mom to baby
Immunity protect: Artificially acquired active - CORRECT ANSWER-substances
enter the body and stimulate the immune response; immunizations
Immunity protect: Artificially acquired passive - CORRECT ANSWER-antibodies
enter the body without stimulating immune response; the injection of
antibody-containing serum (def), or immune globulin (IG) , from another person
or animal. Provide immediate protection that lasts for weeks
Vaccines can cause - CORRECT ANSWER-low grade fever
Post vaccine warning signs - CORRECT ANSWER-hoarseness, pallor,
behavioral changes
Immunization status should be reviewed - CORRECT ANSWER-at every visit
(not just well child checks)
Preferred site of immunizations infants and young toddlers - CORRECT
ANSWER-vastus lateralis
Preferred site of immunizations toddlers and up - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid
Immunization schedule is interrupted - what to do - CORRECT ANSWER-space
them out 4 weeks and keep going to catch up
Vaccines should be stored - CORRECT ANSWER-In refrigerator (not in door and
monitor temp daily)
Prior to vaccine admin you should - CORRECT ANSWER-check expiration date
