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What is the incubication period for Measles?
When is it contagious? What are the transmission based precautions? |
Incubation period is 10-21 days.
It is contagious from the fifth incubation day until first few days after rash erupts. Droplet precautions should be used. |
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What are the signs and symptoms of Measles?
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Occurs in winter or spring
Runny nose High fever Cough Enlarged lymph nodes in head and neck. KOPLIKS Spots (buccal membrane) Eye irritation and photophobia Maculopapular Rash |
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What are the treatments and nursing interventions for Measles?
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Soothing measures for rash.
Darkened room. Secondary infections possible. Complications include Otitis Media, Encephalitis, airway obstruction |
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What Vaccine is given for Measles?
When should it be given? When should it NOT be given? |
MMR Vaccine.
12-15 months; 4-6 years Severe allergic reaction or gelatin allergy, pregnancy, known severe immunodifficiency |
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What are some general contraindications for receiving vaccines?
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Severe allergic reaction to previous vaccine or to one of its components.
Moderate to severe illness at time vaccine is scheduled. |
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What is the incubation period for rubella?
When is it contagious? |
14-21 days
5-7 days before until about 5 days after rash appears. |
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What is the incubation period for mumps?
When is it contagious? |
14-21 days
Shortly befor swelling appears until after it dissappears. |
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What are the S/S of rubella?
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low grade fever, malaise, joint pain, pale small rash, dissappears in 3 days
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what are the complications of rubella?
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severe birth defects are possible for child of mother exposed while pregnant.
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What is the incubation period for chicken pox?
When is it contagious? |
14-21 days
From about 1 day before rash appears until all vesicles have crusted over. |
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What is the inc. period for pertussis?
When is it contagious? |
5-21 days
4-6 weeks; (direct or indirect contact and droplet precautions) |
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What are the S/S of pertussis?
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begins with mild upper respiratory symptoms and in a few weeks progresses to severe paroxysmal cough with inspiratory whoop sometimes followed by vomiting; esp. dangerous for young infants; may last for 4-6 weeks
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When should the DTaP be given?
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2mo, 4mo, 6mo, 12-18mo, 4-6 years
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When should IPV be given?2mo, 4mo, 6-18mo, 4-6 years
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2mo, 4mo, 6-18mo, 4-6 years
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Which vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy?
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IPV, MMR, HEP A, Varicella
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What should the nurse document for all immunizations given?
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Date and time of immunization; manufacturer; Exp. Date; Lot #; Name, address, and place where received; Name and title of person giving; signature of person giving consent
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