QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
Fifth's Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
Clinical manifestations:
Nursing Interventions:
Treatment:
Transmission:
Clinical manifestations: Bright red rash on cheeks "Slapped Cheek
rash" can spread to body/extremities. Fever, runny nose, sore throat,
headache, fatigue and joint pain
Nursing Interventions: focus on symptom relief. encourage rest, hyrdration
and pain relief.
Treatment: Supportive care
Transmission: Respiratory secretions/ contact with infected person
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,Scarlet Fever
Clinical manifestations:
Nursing Interventions:
Treatment:
Transmission:
Clinical manifestations: High fever, enlarged tonsils, red swollen
tongue(Strawberry tongue)
Nursing Interventions: Provide comfort, reduce pain, offer worm or cold
drinks
Treatment: Antibiotics
Transmission: Droplets
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Clinical manifestations:
Nursing Interventions:
Treatment:
Transmission:
Vaccine:
Clinical manifestations: Fever, Decreased appetite, malaise, rash
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, Nursing Interventions: Focus on symptom relief, hygiene, education, trim
nails, cool oatmeal baths
Treatment: Antivirals, antipruritic(Diphenhydramine/benadryl),
antipyretic(tylenol), calamine lotion (zinc oxide)
Transmission: Droplet & Direct contact
Vaccine: Initial- 12-15 month, 2nd dose- 4-6years
Impetigo
Clinical manifestations:
Nursing Interventions:
Treatment:
Clinical manifestations: Small red macules, honey colored crusts
Nursing Interventions: Hand hygiene, education on administering topical
antibiotics
Treatment: Remove crusts and apply antibiotic ointment
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