NR 328
(EDAPT WEEK 2)
Communicable Diseases and Immunizations
Pediatric Nursing
,Communicable Diseases and
Immunizations
This lesson provides an overview of communicable diseases and
childhood immunizations. Communicable diseases are diseases that are
transmitted from one person to another directly or indirectly. Many
communicable diseases can be eradicated or lessened with
immunizations. The nurse plays a critical role in health promotion and
advocacy by educating about the importance of immunizations and
following the recommended vaccination schedule.
“Vaccination” and “immunization” are terms that are used
interchangeably.
Nurse’s Role in Communicable
Disease
In which ways does the nurse protect the community against communicable diseases? Select all
that apply.
Recognizing potential incidence of communicable diseases
Promoting the importance of handwashing
Isolating clients suspected to have communicable diseases
Promoting adherence to recommended immunization schedules
Reporting incidence of communicable diseases to the local health
department
The nurse works to protect the public against communicable diseases in
several ways. Handwashing is one of the most important and easiest ways
to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Nurses are well
positioned to recognize potential communicable diseases, so treatment
(and isolation as necessary) may begin and to educate about the
, importance of vaccinations to reduce the incidence of communicable
diseases. Reporting cases of communicable diseases to local health
departments allows for further investigation and contact tracing as
needed. Proper isolation precautions should be implemented and strictly
followed when caring for clients suspected of having a communicable
disease.
Personal Protective Equipment
Select which personal protective equipment (PPE) the nurse wears when caring for clients in
airborne, contact, and droplet precautions. Each precaution may require more than one type of
PPE.
Gown Gloves Eye Protection Mask N95 Mask
Airborne x x x
Contact x xx
Droplet x x x x
When caring for clients in isolation, the nurse wears personal protective
equipment to prevent the spread of infection.
Airborne precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei such as measles, varicella,
and tuberculosis. The nurse should wear a gown, gloves, and N95 mask.
The client should also be in a negative pressure isolation room.
Droplet precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by large particle droplets such as pertussis, mumps,
rubella, or influenza. The nurse should wear a gown, gloves, mask, and
eye protection.
, Contact precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by direct patient contact or by contact with items in
the client’s environment.
Vaccination Side Effects
The nurse is providing education to the parent of a child receiving vaccinations. Which are
common vaccination side effects that the nurse should include in the teaching? Select all that
apply.
Injection site soreness
Rash
Fever
Fever, rash, and soreness at the injection site are all common side effects
of vaccinations.
Muscle spasms and vomiting are not common side effects of vaccinations.
Communicable Diseases
The prevalence of most communicable diseases in children has decreased
as immunizations have been developed and become part of routine
pediatric care. The use of antibiotics has further reduced the incidence of
complications from such infections. Some common childhood
communicable diseases for which immunizations are available include
chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Communicable diseases have common patterns:
Incubation period: the initial stage after exposure before
symptoms are apparent
Prodromal period: when the symptoms first become apparent;
symptoms may be vague and not specified to the pathogen
Acute illness: as the pathogen replicates, more severe and specific
symptoms are present
Decline stage: symptoms gradually improve
(EDAPT WEEK 2)
Communicable Diseases and Immunizations
Pediatric Nursing
,Communicable Diseases and
Immunizations
This lesson provides an overview of communicable diseases and
childhood immunizations. Communicable diseases are diseases that are
transmitted from one person to another directly or indirectly. Many
communicable diseases can be eradicated or lessened with
immunizations. The nurse plays a critical role in health promotion and
advocacy by educating about the importance of immunizations and
following the recommended vaccination schedule.
“Vaccination” and “immunization” are terms that are used
interchangeably.
Nurse’s Role in Communicable
Disease
In which ways does the nurse protect the community against communicable diseases? Select all
that apply.
Recognizing potential incidence of communicable diseases
Promoting the importance of handwashing
Isolating clients suspected to have communicable diseases
Promoting adherence to recommended immunization schedules
Reporting incidence of communicable diseases to the local health
department
The nurse works to protect the public against communicable diseases in
several ways. Handwashing is one of the most important and easiest ways
to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Nurses are well
positioned to recognize potential communicable diseases, so treatment
(and isolation as necessary) may begin and to educate about the
, importance of vaccinations to reduce the incidence of communicable
diseases. Reporting cases of communicable diseases to local health
departments allows for further investigation and contact tracing as
needed. Proper isolation precautions should be implemented and strictly
followed when caring for clients suspected of having a communicable
disease.
Personal Protective Equipment
Select which personal protective equipment (PPE) the nurse wears when caring for clients in
airborne, contact, and droplet precautions. Each precaution may require more than one type of
PPE.
Gown Gloves Eye Protection Mask N95 Mask
Airborne x x x
Contact x xx
Droplet x x x x
When caring for clients in isolation, the nurse wears personal protective
equipment to prevent the spread of infection.
Airborne precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei such as measles, varicella,
and tuberculosis. The nurse should wear a gown, gloves, and N95 mask.
The client should also be in a negative pressure isolation room.
Droplet precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by large particle droplets such as pertussis, mumps,
rubella, or influenza. The nurse should wear a gown, gloves, mask, and
eye protection.
, Contact precautions are for clients who are known or suspected to have
illnesses transmitted by direct patient contact or by contact with items in
the client’s environment.
Vaccination Side Effects
The nurse is providing education to the parent of a child receiving vaccinations. Which are
common vaccination side effects that the nurse should include in the teaching? Select all that
apply.
Injection site soreness
Rash
Fever
Fever, rash, and soreness at the injection site are all common side effects
of vaccinations.
Muscle spasms and vomiting are not common side effects of vaccinations.
Communicable Diseases
The prevalence of most communicable diseases in children has decreased
as immunizations have been developed and become part of routine
pediatric care. The use of antibiotics has further reduced the incidence of
complications from such infections. Some common childhood
communicable diseases for which immunizations are available include
chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Communicable diseases have common patterns:
Incubation period: the initial stage after exposure before
symptoms are apparent
Prodromal period: when the symptoms first become apparent;
symptoms may be vague and not specified to the pathogen
Acute illness: as the pathogen replicates, more severe and specific
symptoms are present
Decline stage: symptoms gradually improve
