NURS 2346 Integument & Infectious questions with correct answers

Mononucleosis S/S (Epstein-Barr Virus): (7) - Answer Fever / Rash. *M*alaise / HA / Fatigue. *E*nlargement of spleen & liver. *N*ausea / Abd pain. *S*ore throat with pus. *S*wollen lymph nodes. - Lasts 2-4 weeks / Herpes-like virus. Mononucleosis Teaching: (4) - Answer - Slow recovery. - *C*areful palpation of abd (esp. 2nd wk) / Spleen can rupture. - *N*o contact sports or strenuous activity until spleen isn't enlarged. - *N*eed rest, hydration, comfort. Mononucleosis Medical Tx: (4) & Dx: - Answer - *A*nalgesics w/ opioids. - *A*ntipyretics. - *A*ntibiotics (for group B strep). - *C*orticosteroids (airway management). - Dx: Monospot blood test. Neonatal Sepsis S/S: (6) - Answer - *V*ague & nonspecific. - *T*emp, HR, RR ↓ (then ↑ w/ children). - *R*esp distress / Metabolic Acidosis.