NURS 623 Exam 1Latest Update Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers

Is transmission of Lyme disease likely if the thick attachment is less than 48 hours? - correct answer No What is the incubation period of Lyme disease? - correct answer 3 to 31 days but typically around 7 to 14 days How many stages does Lyme disease have? - correct answer 4 What is the first stage of Lyme disease called? - correct answer Early localized Lyme disease What is the second stage of Lyme disease called? - correct answer Early disseminated Lyme disease What is the third stage of Lyme disease called? - correct answer Late disseminated Lyme disease What is the fourth stage of Lyme disease called? - correct answer Late stage or chronic Lyme arthritis Which pathogen causes Lyme disease? - correct answer Borrelia burgdorferi What may the patient present with that makes you suspect Lyme disease? - correct answer Fever, rash, facial paralysis, arthritis, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes Which test is most commonly used to diagnose Lyme disease? - correct answer ELISA Which test is performed to confirm ELISA results with Lyme disease? - correct answer Immunoblot test How long may stage 1 Lyme disease (early localized Lyme disease) last for? - correct answer 1 to 4 weeks Which symptoms may present with stage 1 (early localized) Lyme disease? - correct answer Erythema migrans with bulls eye appearance, flu like symptoms such as fever, chills, joint and muscle pain, stiff neck and headache, general feeling of illness, and swollen lymph glands A circular rash that may expand over time which may also have a bulls eye appearance. - correct answer Erythema migrans What is treatment for stage 1 (early localized) Lyme disease? - correct answer Doxycycline, Cefuroxime, or amoxicillin How soon may stage 2 (early disseminated) Lyme disease present after initial infection? - correct answer Weeks to months