MVU NURS 629 EXAM 3 | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST
2025/2026
Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - Middle ear infection; common causes:
S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhalis
Otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Outer ear infection; common causes:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus Aureus
Hearing Test - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluation of hearing; normal range -
10 to +15; severe loss 71-90
Viral vs. bacterial pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Pharyngitis causes:
viral (common), bacterial (Group A Beta Hemolytic strep)
Mono (Mononucleosis) - CORRECT ANSWER - Epstein-Barr Virus infection;
classic triad: fever, exudative pharyngitis, posterior cervical adenopathy
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Contagious skin infection; causes:
Streptococci, Staphylococci
Hand foot and mouth - CORRECT ANSWER - Coxsackievirus A16 infection;
affects children <10; spread via contact with fluids
oral lesions first; should resolve in 7 days
Fifth disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Human Parvovirus B19 infection;
common in 5-15-year-olds; characterized by distinct rash phases
,Tinea corporis - CORRECT ANSWER - Ringworm skin infection; rash: pink,
scaly, round with raised border
Pityriasis rosea - CORRECT ANSWER - Benign viral skin eruption; common
in winter; presents with herald patch
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammatory skin
condition; intensely itchy red rash, lichenification, excoriations
Scarlet Fever - CORRECT ANSWER - Strep throat complication; multisystem
disease; characteristic rash, strawberry tongue
Kawasaki disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute febrile illness; signs include
rash, injected eyes, strawberry tongue, coronary aneurysms
Kolpik spots - CORRECT ANSWER - Small white papules inside cheeks by
rear molar in measles
Varicella-zoster virus - CORRECT ANSWER - Agent causing chickenpox
VZV PCR - CORRECT ANSWER - Preferred test for chickenpox diagnosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood test for
inflammation levels
Vitamin A dosing for measles - CORRECT ANSWER - 50,000 IU for infants
<6 months, 100,000 IU for 6-11 months, 200,000 IU for children ≥12 months
Corticosteroids in resistant cases - CORRECT ANSWER - Used when
standard treatment fails in certain diseases
, Pertussis stages - CORRECT ANSWER - Catarrhal, paroxysmal, and
convalescent stages
Tetralogy of Fallot - CORRECT ANSWER - Congenital heart defect with four
issues: pulmonary stenosis, VSD, RV hypertrophy, overriding aorta
-cyanosis improved with squatting, hypoxia, metabolic acidosis, exercise
intolerance, murmur
-boot shaped xray findings
-surgical correction
High dose aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER - Administered when risk factors for
complications are present
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagnostic test
for chickenpox
Croup - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute onset in children with tracheal swelling
and barking cough
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) management - CORRECT ANSWER
- Decide outpatient vs. hospitalization based on severity and age
Chickenpox incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER - Up to 21 days before
symptoms appear
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST
2025/2026
Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - Middle ear infection; common causes:
S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhalis
Otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Outer ear infection; common causes:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus Aureus
Hearing Test - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluation of hearing; normal range -
10 to +15; severe loss 71-90
Viral vs. bacterial pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Pharyngitis causes:
viral (common), bacterial (Group A Beta Hemolytic strep)
Mono (Mononucleosis) - CORRECT ANSWER - Epstein-Barr Virus infection;
classic triad: fever, exudative pharyngitis, posterior cervical adenopathy
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Contagious skin infection; causes:
Streptococci, Staphylococci
Hand foot and mouth - CORRECT ANSWER - Coxsackievirus A16 infection;
affects children <10; spread via contact with fluids
oral lesions first; should resolve in 7 days
Fifth disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Human Parvovirus B19 infection;
common in 5-15-year-olds; characterized by distinct rash phases
,Tinea corporis - CORRECT ANSWER - Ringworm skin infection; rash: pink,
scaly, round with raised border
Pityriasis rosea - CORRECT ANSWER - Benign viral skin eruption; common
in winter; presents with herald patch
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammatory skin
condition; intensely itchy red rash, lichenification, excoriations
Scarlet Fever - CORRECT ANSWER - Strep throat complication; multisystem
disease; characteristic rash, strawberry tongue
Kawasaki disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute febrile illness; signs include
rash, injected eyes, strawberry tongue, coronary aneurysms
Kolpik spots - CORRECT ANSWER - Small white papules inside cheeks by
rear molar in measles
Varicella-zoster virus - CORRECT ANSWER - Agent causing chickenpox
VZV PCR - CORRECT ANSWER - Preferred test for chickenpox diagnosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood test for
inflammation levels
Vitamin A dosing for measles - CORRECT ANSWER - 50,000 IU for infants
<6 months, 100,000 IU for 6-11 months, 200,000 IU for children ≥12 months
Corticosteroids in resistant cases - CORRECT ANSWER - Used when
standard treatment fails in certain diseases
, Pertussis stages - CORRECT ANSWER - Catarrhal, paroxysmal, and
convalescent stages
Tetralogy of Fallot - CORRECT ANSWER - Congenital heart defect with four
issues: pulmonary stenosis, VSD, RV hypertrophy, overriding aorta
-cyanosis improved with squatting, hypoxia, metabolic acidosis, exercise
intolerance, murmur
-boot shaped xray findings
-surgical correction
High dose aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER - Administered when risk factors for
complications are present
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagnostic test
for chickenpox
Croup - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute onset in children with tracheal swelling
and barking cough
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) management - CORRECT ANSWER
- Decide outpatient vs. hospitalization based on severity and age
Chickenpox incubation period - CORRECT ANSWER - Up to 21 days before
symptoms appear
