FAST-FASTER-FASTEST : COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING
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Communicable diseases such as encephalitis, meningitis, tetanus, rabies, poliomyelitis, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, diphtheria, pertussis and measles are discussed. For each disease, the causative agent, modes of transmission, incubation period, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, medical treatment, nursing management and prevention are summarized. The document provides an overview of major communicable diseases affecting different body systems and chains of infection.
FAST-FASTER-FASTEST : COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING
- 1. Communicable Disease Nursing Christian Steve C. Valenzuela, R.N Lecturer
- 2. Will you please help me distinguish the difference of the terms communicable, contagious and infectious? Communicable Disease Nursing 2
- 3. “All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are necessarily contagious.” 3
- 4. Communicable Disease Nursing 4 Major Disciplines of Infection
- 5. Communicable Disease Nursing 5 SPORADIC EPIDEMIC PANDEMIC ENDEMIC Agent Environment Host
- 6. 6 INFESTATION INFECTION CARRIER CASE SUSPECT CONTACT RESERVOIR HOST ISOLATION QUARANTINE BACTERIOSTATIC BACTERICIDAL
- 7. Communicable Disease Nursing 7 STERILIZATION DISINFECTION CLEANING
- 8. D’ Chain of Infection 8 Microorganism capable of producing a dse. Environment/object on which an organism can survive & multiply. Way in which an organism leaves the reservoir. Means by which microbes passes from POEx of a reservoir to POEn of a susceptible host. Permits the organism to gain entrance into the host. A person at risk for infection.
- 9. Rickettsiae Bacteria Virus Parasites Communicable Disease Nursing 9 Fungi Protozoa Infectious agents
- 10. Communicable Disease Nursing 10 Contact Airborne Vehicle Vector-borne What are the modes of transmission?
- 11. Communicable Disease Nursing 11 Recovery
- 12. Communicable Disease Nursing 12 CONTROL MEASURES Standard/ Universal Transmission-based Precautions Precautions
- 13. Communicable Disease Nursing 13 Categories of Isolation Precautions: STRICT CONTACT AIRBORNE DROPLET ENTERIC DRAINAGE
- 14. Communicable Disease Nursing 14 PREVENTIVE MEASURES Health Education Immunization (up-to-date) Proper food & water handling Environmental Sanitation
- 15. Communicable Disease Nursing 15 Types of Acquired Immunity: ACTIVE PASSIVE N A N A
- 16. Communicable Disease Nursing 16 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
- 17. 17 Central Nervous System Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!
- 18. Communicable Disease Nursing 18 ENCEPHALITIS
- 19. 19 ENCEPHALITIS C.A: I.P: M.O.T: Incidence:
- 20. 20 ENCEPHALITIS Virus enters neural cells Signs and symptoms
- 22. 22 ENCEPHALITIS Medical Treatment: Dexamethasone Osmotic diuretics Anticonvulsants Antipyretics Prevention:
- 23. 23 ENCEPHALITIS Nursing Management: 1.SAFETY! 2.SZ Precautions 3.Skin care 4.MIO 5.Close monitoring
- 24. Communicable Disease Nursing 24 MENINGITIS
- 25. 25 MENINGITIS C.A: I.P: M.O.T: Incidence:
- 26. 26 Signs and symptoms MENINGITIS
- 27. Communicable Disease Nursing 27 Signs and symptoms MENINGITIS
- 29. 29 Medical Treatment: Osmotic diuretics Anticonvulsants Antipyretics Ceftriaxone Prevention: MENINGITIS
- 30. 30 Nursing Management: 1.SAFETY! 2.Respiratory isolation! 3.SZ precaution 4.MIO 5.Close monitoring MENINGITIS
- 31. Communicable Disease Nursing 31 MENINGOCOCCEMIA - acute infection of the bloodstream and developing vasculitis. C. A: I. P: M.O.T: Incidence:
- 32. 32 Communicable Disease Nursing URTI Vasculitis Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Signs and symptoms MENINGOCCEMIA
- 33. 33 MENINGOCCEMIA Signs and symptoms
- 35. 35 Medical Treatment: Ceftriaxone Penicillin Chloramphenicol MENINGOCCEMIA
- 36. 36 Nursing Management: 1.Respiratory Isolation 2.SAFETY! 3.Infection control measures 4.Management of shock MENINGOCCEMIA
- 37. 37 Prevention and Control: MENINGOCCEMIA 1.Respiratory Isolation 2.Droplet precaution! 3.Chemoprophylaxis to close contacts. 4.Avoid overcrowded places.
- 38. Communicable Disease Nursing 38 - acute infection with systemic neuromuscular effects. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: tetanus Source:
- 39. 39 Communicable Disease Nursing R O T C H I L Signs and symptoms TETANUS
- 40. 40 Communicable Disease Nursing Signs and symptoms TETANUS
- 41. 41 Diagnostic Tests Spatula test Wound culture Blood exam
- 42. 42 Medical Treatment: Passive Immunization! Antibiotics Anticonvulsants Tracheostomy NGT Feeding Debridement TETANUS
- 43. 43 Nursing Management: 1.Patent AIRWAY!! 2.Quiet, dim environment 3.MIO 4.Nutrition TETANUS
- 44. Communicable Disease Nursing 44 - acute viral disease of the CNS – by saliva of infected animals. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: RABIES Source:
- 45. 45 Communicable Disease Nursing RABIES Signs and symptoms Prodromal Stage Excitement Stage Paralytic Stage
- 46. 46 Diagnostic Tests Brain biopsy Direct Fluorescent Rabies Antibody Observation
- 47. 47 Medical Treatment: Local treatment of wound Active Immunization Passive Immunization Antibiotics RABIES Prevention:
- 48. 48 Nursing Management: 1.Provide a non-stimulating environment. 2.Respiratory Isolation 3.Restrain a.d 4.Avoid the sensation of fluids. 5.Monitor CARDIAC and RESPIRATORY status. 6.Avoid becoming the patient!!! RABIES
- 49. 49 What to do after you’ve bitten? 1.Wash with soap and water. 2.Go to nearest clinic or hospital. 3.Give antibiotics and anti-tetanus. 4.Observe the dog. RABIES
- 50. Communicable Disease Nursing 50 Acute infection of the CNS Muscle spasm, paresis and paralysis POLIOMYELITIS C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source:
- 51. 51 Communicable Disease Nursing Signs and symptoms POLIOMYELITIS Abortive Type Pre-paralytic Type Paralytic Type
- 52. 52 Communicable Disease Nursing POLIOMYELITIS
- 53. 53 Diagnostic Tests Pandy’s Test Viral Culture EMG
- 54. 54 Medical Treatment: Analgesics POLIOMYELITIS Prevention: Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Surgery
- 55. 55 Nursing Considerations: POLIOMYELITIS 1.Respiratory support! 2.SAFETY! 3.CBR 4.ROM exercises a.d 5.Provide comfort 6.Moist warm pack 7.V/S monitoring 8.Maintain correct body alignment. 9.Enteric Isolation
- 56. 56 CIRCULATORY System Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!
- 57. Communicable Disease Nursing 57 Dengue - an acute febrile disease. C.A: M.O.T: I.P:
- 58. Communicable Disease Nursing 58 D L S U
- 59. Communicable Disease Nursing 59 I: II: III: IV: Febrile stage: Toxic stage: Recovery stage:
- 60. Communicable Disease Nursing 60 Capillary fragility test Platelet Count Polymerase chain rxn
- 61. Communicable Disease Nursing 61 Medical Treatment: Paracetamol Antibiotic ORESOL IVF Blood transfusion
- 62. Communicable Disease Nursing 62 Nursing Considerations: 1. SHOCK position. 2. Comfortable and quiet env’t. 3. Ice packs 4. Protect eyes from bright lights. 5. Bleeding measures! 6. ↑ OFI 7. Measures to relieve fever. 8. Diet: LF, Non-carbonated, non- irritating
- 63. Communicable Disease Nursing 63 Prevention:
- 64. Communicable Disease Nursing 64 Prevention: D E N G U E
- 65. Communicable Disease Nursing 65 malaria - vector-borne disease with cold, hot and wet stages. C.A: M.O.T: I.P:
- 66. Communicable Disease Nursing 66 D’ H N R C
- 67. Communicable Disease Nursing 67 Cold stage: Hot stage: Wet stage:
- 68. Communicable Disease Nursing 68 Quantity Buffy Coat Malarial Smear
- 69. Communicable Disease Nursing 69 Medical Treatment: Antimalarial Drugs Blood transfusion
- 70. Communicable Disease Nursing 70 Nursing Considerations: 1. HOT Stage 2. COLD Stage 3. WET Stage 4. MIO 5. Watch out for neurologic toxicity! 6. Monitor v/s closely. 7. Iron rich foods pls.
- 71. Communicable Disease Nursing 71
- 72. Communicable Disease Nursing 72 Prevention: C L E A N M E U P Z I A!
- 73. Communicable Disease Nursing 73 LEPTOSPIROSIS - a zoonotic infectious, occupational disease. C.A: M.O.T: I.P:
- 74. Communicable Disease Nursing 74 Leptospiremic stage: Immune/Toxic stage: F H M N V C C
- 75. Communicable Disease Nursing 75 Diagnostics Microscopic Agglutination Test Culture of organism Blood and CSF Exam Urine test
- 76. Communicable Disease Nursing 76 Medical Treatment: Penicillin G Doxycycline Ampicillin Erythromycin Amoxicillin
- 77. Communicable Disease Nursing 77
- 78. Communicable Disease Nursing 78 Prevention: 1. Health education esp. to high risk groups. 2. Use protective clothing. 3. RAT eradication program 4. Isolation (animals); concurrent disinfection (soiled items) 5. Avoid swimming or wading in contaminated water.
- 79. 79 RESPIRATORY System Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!
- 80. Communicable Disease Nursing 80 DIptheria - acute viral dse with exotoxin elaboration. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source:
- 81. 81 Communicable Disease Nursing Nasal diphtheria Signs and symptoms DIPTHERIA Tonsilopharyngeal diphtheria Laryngeal diphtheria Cutaneous diphtheria
- 82. 82 Communicable Disease Nursing DIPTHERIA
- 83. 83 Diagnostic Tests Nose & throat culture Schick’s Test Moloney’s Test
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- 85. 85 Medical Treatment: Diphtheria anti-toxin Erythromycin Tracheostomy DIPTHERIA
- 86. 86 Nursing Management: 1. Patent airway! 2. Isolation 3. TSB 4. Soft and liquid diet 5. Oral hygiene 6. Bedrest 7. DO NOT remove pseudomembrane! DIPTHERIA
- 87. 88 DIPTHERIA Prevention: 1. DPT Immunization 2. Proper disposal of nasopharygeal secretions 3. Pasteurization of milk
- 88. Communicable Disease Nursing 89 PERTUSSIS - repeated attacks of spasmodic coughing. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source:
- 89. Communicable Disease Nursing 90 Catarrhal stage: Paroxysmal stage: Convalescent stage:
- 90. 91 Communicable Disease Nursing PERTUSSIS
- 91. 92 Diagnostic Tests Bordet-gengou Agar Test
- 92. 93 Medical Treatment: Erythromycin Antipyretics PERTUSSIS Ampicillin Bronchodilator Antitussives
- 93. 94 Nursing Management: 1. PATENT airway! 2. Respiratory isolation 3. Oxygen therapy 4. CBR 5. Supportive measures PERTUSSIS
- 94. 95 Prevention: 1. DPT Immunization 2. Proper disposal of nasal and throat secretions 3. Cover mouth when coughing. PERTUSSIS
- 95. 96 INTEGUMENTARY System Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!
- 96. Communicable Disease Nursing 97 measles - a contagious exanthematous disease with chief symptoms to the URT. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: P.C:
- 97. Communicable Disease Nursing 98 Pre-eruptive stage: Eruptive stage: Convalescent stage: MEASLES C C C F P H K
- 98. Communicable Disease Nursing 99
- 99. 100 Diagnostic Tests Wright’s stain of sputum
- 100. 101 Medical Treatment: Measles Ig Antipyretics Penicillin MEASLES Vitamin A
- 101. 102 Nursing Management: 1. Isolate the patient. 2. Monitor v/s 3. Dim the lights 4. Saline solution as eye irrigation. 5. Relieve fever 6. Increase OFI 7. Skin care MEASLES
- 102. Communicable Disease Nursing 103 How to prevent measles? 1. IMMUNIZATION is the key!! 2. Intensive IEC Campaign. 3. Contact and droplet precaution. 4. Disinfection of contaminated articles.
- 103. Communicable Disease Nursing 104 GERMAN measles - a communicable exanthematous disease. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: P.C: 14-23 days
- 104. Communicable Disease Nursing 105 Pre-eruptive stage: Eruptive stage: GERMAN MEASLES F H M C C L F
- 105. Communicable Disease Nursing 106
- 106. 107 Diagnostic Tests Rubella titer
- 107. 108 Medical Treatment: Paracetamol GERMAN MEASLES
- 108. 109 Nursing Management: 1. Isolate the patient. 2. Bed rest. 3. Dim lights. 4. Saline solution as eye irrigation. 5. Good oral, nasal and skin hygiene. 6. Provide soft diet. GERMAN MEASLES
- 109. Communicable Disease Nursing 110 What are the possible complications of German measles???? Congenital rubella syndrome!
- 110. Communicable Disease Nursing 111 How to prevent g. measles? 1. IMMUNIZE your children and a non-pregnant mother. 2. Educate the public. 3. Proper disposal of secretions
- 111. Communicable Disease Nursing 112 CHICKENPOX - a highly contagious dse with vesicular eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: P.C: 10 days-3 wks
- 112. Communicable Disease Nursing 113 CHICKENPOX
- 113. 114 Diagnostic Tests Tzanck test
- 114. 115 Medical Treatment: Antiviral agents Antihistamines Antipyretics and analgesics CHICKENPOX
- 115. 116 Nursing Management: Strict isolation Prevent secondary infection Eliminate itching Encourage not going to sch. Disinfection of clothes and linen CHICKENPOX
- 116. Communicable Disease Nursing 117 What are the possible complications of chickenpox???? P I E S
- 117. Communicable Disease Nursing 118 How to prevent chickenpox? 1. IMMUNIZE your children at 12- 15 months. 2. School exclusion x 7 days. 3. Proper disposal of secretions.
- 118. Communicable Disease Nursing 119 HERPES ZOSTER - an acute viral infection of sensory nerve. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: P.C: 13-17 days
- 119. Communicable Disease Nursing 120 HERPES ZOSTER
- 120. 121 Medical Treatment: Antihistamines Antipyretics and analgesics Antiviral agents Corticosteriods HERPES ZOSTER
- 121. 122 Nursing Management: Strict isolation Prevent secondary infection Eliminate itching Encourage not going to sch. Disinfection of clothes and linen HERPES ZOSTER
- 122. Communicable Disease Nursing 123 What are the possible complications of shingles???? R E G
- 123. Communicable Disease Nursing 124 SCABIES - infestation of the skin produced by burrowing action of a parasite mite skin irritation and vesicle formation with pustules. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: Within 24 hours
- 124. Communicable Disease Nursing 125 SARCOPTES SCABIEI
- 125. Communicable Disease Nursing 126
- 126. Communicable Disease Nursing 127 COMMON SCABIES SITES
- 127. Communicable Disease Nursing 128 SCABIES Medical Treatment: KWELL Benzyl benzoate Eurax ointment Hydrogen peroxide
- 128. Communicable Disease Nursing 129 SCABIES Nursing Management: 1. Apply cream at bedtime. 2. Instruct aeg to avoid bathing. 3. Wash clothes with HOT water. 4. Treat family members. 5. Good handwashing.
- 129. Communicable Disease Nursing 130 Prevention: 1. Rinse all clothing, towels and bed linens in hot water. 2. Keep fingernails short. 3. Vit. A & C. 4. Environmental sanitation 5. Good personal handwashing.
- 130. Communicable Disease Nursing 131 SCABIES Can you get scabies from a dog or cat?
- 131. Communicable Disease Nursing 132 PEDICULOSIS - infestation of hairy parts of the body with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source:
- 132. Communicable Disease Nursing 133 PEDICULUS HUMANUS
- 133. Communicable Disease Nursing 134 PEDICULOSIS Medical & Nursing Mngt.: KWELL shampoo ivermectin Avoid sharing of brushes, towels, combs, and clothing. Proper hygiene.
- 134. 135 GASTROINTESTINALSystem Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert!
- 135. Communicable Disease Nursing 136 Typhoid fever - an infection affecting the small intestines . C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: 1-3 weeks
- 136. Communicable Disease Nursing 137 TYPHOID FEVER Ladder-like FEVER Diarrhoea Headache Abd’l tenderness S S C C
- 137. Communicable Disease Nursing 138
- 138. 139 Diagnostic Tests Typhi Dot test Widal’s test
- 139. 140 Medical Treatment: Chloramphenicol Ampicillin Cotrimoxazole TYPHOID FEVER
- 140. Communicable Disease Nursing 141 Nursing Management: TYPHOID FEVER 1.Maintain and restore the fluid & electrolyte balance. 2.Enteric Isolation. 3.Supportive mngt.
- 141. Communicable Disease Nursing 142 TYPHOID FEVER 1. Handwashing 2. Sanitary disposal of excreta. 3. Provision of safe drinking water. 4. Good personal hygiene. 5. Milk pasteurization. Prevention:
- 142. Communicable Disease Nursing 143 SHIGELLOSIS - an acute infection of the lining of the small intestines. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: 1 - 4 days
- 143. Communicable Disease Nursing 144 SHIGELLOSIS BLOODY Mucoid-stool Fever Tenesmus Abdominal pain N/V
- 144. 145 Medical Treatment: Cotrimoxazole Tetracycline Chloramphenicol SHIGELLOSIS IVF
- 145. Communicable Disease Nursing 146 Nursing Management: 1. Maintain and restore the fluid & electrolyte balance. 2. Enteric Isolation. 3. Good personal hygiene. 4. Low-fiber diet SHIGELLOSIS
- 146. Communicable Disease Nursing 147 1. Handwashing 2. Sanitary disposal of excreta. 3. Provision of safe drinking water. 4. Good personal hygiene. 5. Milk pasteurization. 6. Avoid eating uncooked foods. Prevention: SHIGELLOSIS
- 147. Communicable Disease Nursing 148 CHOLERA - acute bacterial disease of the GIT characterized by profuse secretory diarrhea. C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source:
- 148. Communicable Disease Nursing 149 CHOLERA R A V I S
- 149. 150 CHOLERA What is the possible complication of cholera?
- 150. 151 Medical Treatment: Tetracycline Cotrimoxazole Chloramphenicol CHOLERA PLRS or ORESOL
- 151. Communicable Disease Nursing 152 Nursing Management: 1. Maintain and restore the fluid & electrolyte balance. 2. Enteric Isolation. 3. Good personal hygiene. 4. Low-fiber diet CHOLERA
- 152. Communicable Disease Nursing 153 RED-TIDE POISONING C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: - syndrome of characteristic neurologic symptoms after ingestion of poisonous shellfish.
- 153. Communicable Disease Nursing 154 PARALYTIC SHELLFISH POISONING Numbness Headache Abd’l cramps Paraesthesia Paralysis
- 154. Communicable Disease Nursing 155 Nursing Management & Prevention: 1. No definite medications! 2. Induce vomiting. 3. Drink pure coconut milk. 4. NaHCO3 solution. 5. Respiratory support. 6. Avoid using vinegar in cooking shellfish. PARALYTIC SHELLFISH POISONING
- 155. Communicable Disease Nursing 156 MUMPS C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: - acute contagious disease, with swelling of one or both of the parotid glands. P.C: 12-26 days
- 156. Communicable Disease Nursing 157 MUMPS F H M F S E
- 157. Communicable Disease Nursing 158 MUMPS
- 158. 159 Medical Treatment: Aspirin Sedatives Cortisone MUMPS IVF
- 159. Communicable Disease Nursing 160 MUMPS My child got mumps, is there any complications that my son might develop? Orchitis Oophoritis Encephalitis Deafness Conjuctivitis
- 160. Communicable Disease Nursing 161 Nursing Management & Prevention: 1. Support scrotum 2. Diet: 3. Measures to relieve pain. 4. Encourage use of dark glasses 5. TSB 6. Concurrent disinfection 7. Terminal disinfection 8. Avoid secondary infxn 9. Respiratory isolation 10. MMR vaccine! MUMPS
- 161. Communicable Disease Nursing 162 PARAGONIMIASIS C.A: M.O.T: Source: - a chronic parasitic lung infection.
- 162. Communicable Disease Nursing 163 PARAGONIMIASIS Chronic cough Hemoptysis Chest/back pain TB s/sx
- 163. 164 Diagnostic Tests Sputum exam CSF analysis
- 164. 165 Medical Treatment: Praziquantel PARAGONIMIASIS Bithionol
- 165. Communicable Disease Nursing 166 Prevention: 1. Sanitary excreta disposal. 2. Avoid eating infected foods. 3. Avoid bathing in infected water. 4. Educate the public about the disease. PARAGONIMIASIS
- 166. Communicable Disease Nursing 167 HEPATITIS
- 167. Communicable Disease Nursing 168 HEPATITIS A C.A: M.O.T: I.P: Source: - infection of the liver caused by HAV. 15-50 days POC:
- 168. Communicable Disease Nursing 169 HEPATITIS A
- 169. 170 Diagnostic Tests AST and ALT ↑ IgM
- 170. Communicable Disease Nursing 171 HEPATITIS A Medical and Nursing Mngt.: 1. NO specific treatment. 2. Adm. HAIg a.d then Hepatitis A vaccine. 3. Complete bed rest. 4. Diet: 5. Relieve pruritus. 6. Avoid hepatotoxic drugs. 7. Avoid drinking alcohol beverages.
- 171. Communicable Disease Nursing 172 OTHER EMERGING DISEASES
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- 173. Communicable Disease Nursing 174 C.A: M.O.T: I.P: P.C: 4-6 days
- 174. Communicable Disease Nursing 175 HFMD Fever Mouth sores Anorexia Malaise Sore throat Skin Rash
- 175. Communicable Disease Nursing 176 HFMD Prevention: 1. HANDWASHING. 2. Disinfect dirty surface and soiled items. 3. Avoid close contact with persons with the disease.
- 176. Communicable Disease Nursing 177 HFMD Can we acquire hand, foot and mouth disease from pets or animals? Is H-F-M Disease the same with Foot and Mouth disease? What is the usual month when HFMD becomes prevalent?
- 177. Communicable Disease Nursing 178
- 178. Communicable Disease Nursing 179 Avian FLU C.A: I.P: - flu infection in birds that affects humans. 2-4 days
- 179. Communicable Disease Nursing 180 Can I acquire bird flu through inhalation of feces and discharge of infected birds? Mode of Transmission How about having direct contact with the INFECTED poultry? What if I happen to have a direct contact with the cages?
- 180. Communicable Disease Nursing 181 AVAIN FLU Medical Treatment: Oseltamivir Zanamavir Amantadine
- 181. Communicable Disease Nursing 182 AVAIN FLU Prevention: 1. H5N1 vaccination! 2. Banning of importation of birds. 3. Cook chicken thoroughly. 4. Culling
- 182. Communicable Disease Nursing 183
- 183. Communicable Disease Nursing 184 Swine flu C.A: M.O.T: I.P: - flu infection in swine that affects humans. 7-10 days
- 184. Communicable Disease Nursing 185 Flu-like signs and symptoms Sore throat Diarrhea
- 185. Communicable Disease Nursing 186 SWINE FLU Medical Treatment: Oseltamivir Zanamavir
- 186. Communicable Disease Nursing 187 AVAIN FLU Prevention: 1. H1N1 vaccination! 2. Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. 3. HANDWASHING! 4. Proper disposal of carcasses. 5. Adequate nutrition. 6. Rapid disinfection
- 187. Communicable Disease Nursing 188
- 188. Communicable Disease Nursing 189 Severe acute respiratory infection C.A: M.O.T: I.P: - a new type of atypical pneumonia that infects the lungs. 2 -10 days
- 189. Communicable Disease Nursing 190 SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION Body weakness Cough DOB Episodes of sore throat Fever
- 190. Communicable Disease Nursing 191 SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION Medical Treatment: Antivirals Corticosteroids NO definitive Tx
- 191. 192 P R E V E N T SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION
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- 193. 194 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 1 The following management decreases tendency of increased intra-cranial pressure, except: a. Avoid valsalva maneuver b. Administer anti-diuretics c. Lessen environmental stimuli d. Elevate head part
- 194. 195 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 2 The following are the diagnostic procedures for encephalitis, except: a. EEG b. Blood culture c. Lumbar tap d. Nose and throat swab
- 195. 196 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 3 The only mosquito-borne encephalitis that has vaccine is the: a. Australian X encephalitis b. Japanese encephalitis c. Equine encephalitis d. St. Louis encephalitis
- 196. 197 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 4 Meningitis is characterized by flexion of the hip and knee while in supine position when neck is flexed. This is known as: a. Kernig’s sign b. Brudzinski’s sign c. Hoyne’s sign d. Homan’s sign
- 197. 198 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 5 Which among the following causative agents of meningitis that is common among children? a. Hemophilus influenza b. Streptoccocus pneumoniae c. E. Coli d. Meningoccocus
- 198. 199 Communicable Disease Nursing DRILL 6 Which of the following facts about meningitis is not true? a. Humans may be asymptomatic b. Caused by gram (-) bacteria c. Can be caused by a virus d. Non-infectious after 1 week of Tx