MVU NURS 629 EXAM WITH
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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
Pertussis stages - ANSWER>>Catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages
Tetralogy of Fallot - 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 - ANSWER>>Administered when risk factors for complications are present
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) - ANSWER>>Diagnostic test for chickenpox
Croup - ANSWER>>Acute onset in children with tracheal swelling and barking cough
, Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) management - ANSWER>>Decide outpatient vs.
hospitalization based on severity and age
Chickenpox incubation period - ANSWER>>Up to 21 days before symptoms appear
Measles IgM antibody - ANSWER>>Lab test to confirm measles diagnosis
Hypertension stages - ANSWER>>Stage 1: >95th percentile, Stage 2: >95th% + 12mmHg
Corticosteroids in croup - ANSWER>>Mainstay treatment for all croup severities
Bronchiolitis management - ANSWER>>Focus on hydration and supportive care
Acyclovir in severe chickenpox - ANSWER>>Treatment for severe cases or
immunocompromised patients
Measles transmission - ANSWER>>Through contact, droplet, and airborne routes
Acellular pertussis vaccine - ANSWER>>Recommended for universal childhood immunization
Corticosteroids in CAP - ANSWER>>Oral corticosteroids for all CAP severity levels
CRP - ANSWER>>C-reactive protein blood test for inflammation
Varicella vaccine - ANSWER>>Administered at 1 & 5 years of age
Polycythemia - ANSWER>>Excess red blood cells in the bloodstream
Metabolic acidosis - ANSWER>>Excessive acidity in the body's fluids
Systolic murmur at 2nd left ICS - ANSWER>>Abnormal heart sound during contraction at 2nd
intercostal space
Holosystolic murmur at LLSB - ANSWER>>Continuous heart sound throughout contraction at
lower left sternal border
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) - ANSWER>>Opening between left and right atrium, causing
increased pulmonary blood flow
COMPLETE SOLUTION LATEST
UPDATE(A+ exam)
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
Pertussis stages - ANSWER>>Catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages
Tetralogy of Fallot - 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 - ANSWER>>Administered when risk factors for complications are present
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) - ANSWER>>Diagnostic test for chickenpox
Croup - ANSWER>>Acute onset in children with tracheal swelling and barking cough
, Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) management - ANSWER>>Decide outpatient vs.
hospitalization based on severity and age
Chickenpox incubation period - ANSWER>>Up to 21 days before symptoms appear
Measles IgM antibody - ANSWER>>Lab test to confirm measles diagnosis
Hypertension stages - ANSWER>>Stage 1: >95th percentile, Stage 2: >95th% + 12mmHg
Corticosteroids in croup - ANSWER>>Mainstay treatment for all croup severities
Bronchiolitis management - ANSWER>>Focus on hydration and supportive care
Acyclovir in severe chickenpox - ANSWER>>Treatment for severe cases or
immunocompromised patients
Measles transmission - ANSWER>>Through contact, droplet, and airborne routes
Acellular pertussis vaccine - ANSWER>>Recommended for universal childhood immunization
Corticosteroids in CAP - ANSWER>>Oral corticosteroids for all CAP severity levels
CRP - ANSWER>>C-reactive protein blood test for inflammation
Varicella vaccine - ANSWER>>Administered at 1 & 5 years of age
Polycythemia - ANSWER>>Excess red blood cells in the bloodstream
Metabolic acidosis - ANSWER>>Excessive acidity in the body's fluids
Systolic murmur at 2nd left ICS - ANSWER>>Abnormal heart sound during contraction at 2nd
intercostal space
Holosystolic murmur at LLSB - ANSWER>>Continuous heart sound throughout contraction at
lower left sternal border
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) - ANSWER>>Opening between left and right atrium, causing
increased pulmonary blood flow
