What is the recommended time for a child with varicella to return to school?
After all the blisters have crusted over
After receiving the varicella vaccine
After completing one week of antiviral medication
As soon as the rash appears
The Correct Answer is A
A. A child with varicella (chickenpox) should return to school only after all the blisters have crusted over, indicating that the infectious stage has passed and they are no longer contagious.
B. Receiving the varicella vaccine does not apply to children who already have the infection; vaccination is preventive, not a treatment for those already infected.
C. Completing one week of antiviral medication is not a sufficient criterion for returning to school, as the child may still be contagious until all lesions are crusted.
D. Returning to school as soon as the rash appears is not safe, as the child is highly contagious during the initial rash stage and until all lesions have crusted.
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Explanation
A. Pertussis, or whooping cough, primarily affects the respiratory tract, particularly the trachea and bronchi, not just the nostrils.
B. Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, making this statement incorrect as the infection is bacterial, not viral.
C. The toxins released by Bordetella pertussis damage the cilia of epithelial cells in the respiratory tract, leading to difficulty in clearing secretions.
D. The inflammation of the lungs and airways is a characteristic response to the infection, contributing to the symptoms of coughing and difficulty breathing.
E. The production of thick, mucus secretions is a hallmark of pertussis, which makes it challenging for the child to expel them, leading to severe coughing fits.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Administering antibiotics is not appropriate as Kawasaki disease is not caused by a bacterial infection; it is an inflammatory condition.
B. While monitoring for signs of coronary artery aneurysms is essential, the immediate intervention needed in the initial phase is to administer IVIG to mitigate inflammation and prevent complications.
C. Providing comfort measures for peeling skin is supportive but does not address the critical treatment needs in Kawasaki disease.
D. Administering intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is the priority nursing intervention as it helps reduce inflammation and the risk of developing cardiovascular complications associated with Kawasaki disease.