MVU NURS 629 EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Otitis media—ANSWER-Middle ear infection; common causes: S. Pneumoniae, H.
Influenzae, M. Catarrhils
Otitis externa—ANSWER-Outer ear infection; common causes: Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus Aureus
Hearing Test—ANSWER-Evaluation of hearing; normal range -10 to +15; severe loss 71-90
Viral vs. bacterial pharyngitis—ANSWER-Pharyngitis causes: viral (common), bacterial (Group
A Beta Hemolytic strep)
Mono (Mononucleosis)—ANSWER-Epstein-Barr Virus infection; classic triad: fever, exudative
pharyngitis, posterior cervical adenopathy
Impetigo—ANSWER-Contagious skin infection; causes: Streptococci, Staphylococci
Hand foot and mouth—ANSWER-Coxsackievirus A16 infection; affects children <10; spread
via contact with fluids
oral lesions first; should resolve in 7 days
, Fifth disease—ANSWER-Human Parovirus B19 infection; common in 5-15-year-olds;
characterized by distinct rash phases
Tinea corporis—ANSWER-Ringworm skin infection; rash: pink, scaly, round with raised
border
Pityriasis rosea—ANSWER-Benign viral skin eruption; common in winter; presents with
herald patch
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)—ANSWER-Inflammatory skin condition; intensely itchy red rash,
lichenification, excoriations
Scarlet Fever—ANSWER-Strep throat complication; multisystem disease; characteristic rash,
strawberry tongue
Kawasaki disease—ANSWER-Acute febrile illness; signs include rash, injected eyes,
strawberry tongue, coronary aneurysms
Kolpik spots—ANSWER-Small white papules inside cheeks by rear molar in measles
Varicella-zoster virus—ANSWER-Agent causing chickenpox
VZV PCR—ANSWER-Preferred test for chickenpox diagnosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)—ANSWER-Blood test for inflammation levels
Vitamin A dosing for measles—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—ANSWER-Used when standard treatment fails in certain
diseases
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Otitis media—ANSWER-Middle ear infection; common causes: S. Pneumoniae, H.
Influenzae, M. Catarrhils
Otitis externa—ANSWER-Outer ear infection; common causes: Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus Aureus
Hearing Test—ANSWER-Evaluation of hearing; normal range -10 to +15; severe loss 71-90
Viral vs. bacterial pharyngitis—ANSWER-Pharyngitis causes: viral (common), bacterial (Group
A Beta Hemolytic strep)
Mono (Mononucleosis)—ANSWER-Epstein-Barr Virus infection; classic triad: fever, exudative
pharyngitis, posterior cervical adenopathy
Impetigo—ANSWER-Contagious skin infection; causes: Streptococci, Staphylococci
Hand foot and mouth—ANSWER-Coxsackievirus A16 infection; affects children <10; spread
via contact with fluids
oral lesions first; should resolve in 7 days
, Fifth disease—ANSWER-Human Parovirus B19 infection; common in 5-15-year-olds;
characterized by distinct rash phases
Tinea corporis—ANSWER-Ringworm skin infection; rash: pink, scaly, round with raised
border
Pityriasis rosea—ANSWER-Benign viral skin eruption; common in winter; presents with
herald patch
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)—ANSWER-Inflammatory skin condition; intensely itchy red rash,
lichenification, excoriations
Scarlet Fever—ANSWER-Strep throat complication; multisystem disease; characteristic rash,
strawberry tongue
Kawasaki disease—ANSWER-Acute febrile illness; signs include rash, injected eyes,
strawberry tongue, coronary aneurysms
Kolpik spots—ANSWER-Small white papules inside cheeks by rear molar in measles
Varicella-zoster virus—ANSWER-Agent causing chickenpox
VZV PCR—ANSWER-Preferred test for chickenpox diagnosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)—ANSWER-Blood test for inflammation levels
Vitamin A dosing for measles—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—ANSWER-Used when standard treatment fails in certain
diseases
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
